Chris Kyle: The True Meaning Of A Hero

When people are asked who or what is a hero he or she might say someone they envy, or as a kid a super hero like Thor or Iron Man. The true heroes are the ones that do the right thing and have the guts to get the job done like Chris Kyle Americans greatest sniper. Well the true meaning of a hero is someone who takes giant steps to become the person they want to be, and have the courage, bravery, and a good heart. Having those traits can make an ordinary person become a hero to someone. When Kyle was fresh out of high school, he didn’t always want to become Americans greatest sniper. He wanted to ride bulls and go professional and make good money doing something he loved. After a horrible accident and having to have surgery on his arm, he was told to stop riding. If he could not become a pro bull rider he knew what
After serving our country for four tours and a confirmed one hundred sixty kills Chris came home. Wanting to go back, but his wife told him she would leave him if he went, he decided to stay. After writing his book, he felt an urge to help other war veterans with his programs. Chris loved guns so much he wanted to take one thousand teachers in his home state and do the hand gun carries and safety permits to protect the students of Texas. He also opened up shooting ranges, and workout areas to help veterans with ptsd. Many people thought that was a bad idea, but Chris wanted to do something no one else has done to try and help his fellow soldiers. Mark Thompson said in the Times magazine that “Kyle had created the Fitco Cares Foundation in late 2011 with the goal of helping veterans overcome their struggles through exercise—something he had done when he returned home, though he said he didn’t have PTSD.” Now when a good hearted person comes to mind Chris Kyle isn’t the first people think of, but taking everything he has done for America and disabled vets he has to have a good