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Title: It's being reported that Chris Kyle Post by: RIPLEYVOL on February 03, 2013, 05:10:55 EST Has been shot dead during an event for wounded soldiers in Texas. For those of you who don't know Kyle, he has the most confirmed kills of any American Sniper ever. American Sniper is the name of his book and a damn good book at that. GOD BLESS YOU Mr. Kyle!
Title: Re: It's being reported that Chris Kyle Post by: tnflower on February 03, 2013, 02:18:30 EST I read his book. He was from Ga, and his Southern drawl came through when he spoke. He is a true American Hero.
I do have a question. Why would they let military people suffering from PTSD have loaded weapons on the firing range? From what I could gather on the news, it was someone who had PTSD who shot him (and someone else) in the back. How awful to have gone through 4 hardship tours and make it back alive, only to be killed by a fellow American..... Title: Re: It's being reported that Chris Kyle Post by: TheRealOrange on February 03, 2013, 05:26:58 EST I read his book. He was from Ga, and his Southern drawl came through when he spoke. He is a true American Hero. I do have a question. Why would they let military people suffering from PTSD have loaded weapons on the firing range? From what I could gather on the news, it was someone who had PTSD who shot him (and someone else) in the back. How awful to have gone through 4 hardship tours and make it back alive, only to be killed by a fellow American..... Not just military people suffer from PTSD, and the vast majority of people who who do have PTSD are far from violent. Usually, if a person becomes violent it is for reasons (usually mental issues) other than or in addition to the PTSD. http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/factsheets/dispellMyth/ Myth: People with PTSD are violent and unpredictable. Fact: Beliefs that violence and unpredictability are associated with serious mental problems are common, but untrue. This misguided fear is one of the most prominent barriers to acceptance and social inclusion. In reality, the presence of PTSD or a psychological condition does not make someone prone to violence. Therefore, someone with PTSD or some other psychological condition should not be viewed as a threat in the workplace. Title: TNflower Post by: RIPLEYVOL on February 04, 2013, 01:40:03 EST Check your messages please.
Title: Re: It's being reported that Chris Kyle Post by: tnflower on February 04, 2013, 03:38:34 EST I owe anyone suffering from PTSD an apology for my questioning about why people with PTSD would be allowed on a firing range with live ammo. It was a dumb assumption on my part. I am really sorry. :bawl:
Title: Sad, but from all that I've read and heard him say, he Post by: VOLMAN on February 04, 2013, 09:44:30 EST was doing what he wanted to do and died trying to help others. It's just so sad for his family that he survived all that he did only to lose his life at a gun range in Tx. God's grace to his family and friends! :patriot:
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