"American Sniper" author murdered at Rough Creek Lodge

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This is a shame....

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What a shame.

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Tragic news of Chris Kyle's murder. This stinks bad. I guess we'll find out more later.

Rest in Peace Chris. Prayers for his family.

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That's terrible. At least they have the shooter.

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Just saw it reported on FOX that the shooter is another former soldier trying to deal with PTSD. So sad. :sad:
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Crazy.

RIP Chris.
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I just got off the phone with a buddy of mine who was friends with Kyle at Tarleton State. He's tore up.
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Extremely saddened to hear this news. Immeasurable loss for his wife and family. :cry:

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Sad news he was a hero and a patriot. Loved his book.
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Sad. What a treasure we lost today! Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones...
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The guy who shot Chris was arrested last year for DWI with an open container - http://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/loca ... istrations" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's more information about the shooter - http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/us ... -0157.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Are we in a particularly unusual part of our celestial orbit or something? Are we being bombarded by some strange cosmic rays I am unaware of at this time?

(tap...tap.....tap)

Is this thing on?

I swear I feel like I've been transported into another dimension, a strange, malevolent dimension I will now call "Krazy Land".

What's going on out there?
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RIP Chris. American Sniper was an inspiring book.
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Is this thing on?

I swear I feel like I've been transported into another dimension, a strange, malevolent dimension I will now call "Krazy Land".

What's going on out there?
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I just can't believe it. This guy lived in Dallas. I read his book, followed some of his news conferences and TV shows he was on. Kind of feel like I know him a little. I really can't believe it. Terrible.
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Doing all I can not to curse aimlessly all over this little reply window and anywhere else. :(

What is going on out there?!

So, so sad. Odessa and Texas' own. Rest in Peace.

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