Chris Kyle grew up in Texas and dreamed of becoming a cowboy.
Instead, he became one of the most feared snipers in modern warfare.
After joining the U.S. Navy SEALs, Kyle served four tours in Iraq, where his precision and battlefield effectiveness earned him the title of the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history.
As stories of his exploits spread, Iraqi insurgents reportedly placed a $20,000 bounty on his head and nicknamed him "The Devil of Ramadi."
Many American soldiers credited him with saving their lives by eliminating threats before they could strike.
The bounty on his head continued to rise, making him one of the most wanted men in Iraq.
Yet despite facing countless ambushes, roadside bombs, and enemy snipers, Chris Kyle survived the war.
When he returned home, he focused on helping veterans struggling with PTSD and the invisible wounds of combat.
But in 2013, while trying to help a troubled former Marine at a shooting range in Texas, Kyle was shot and killed.
The man who survived four tours of one of the deadliest wars of the 21st century lost his life while trying to help a fellow veteran.
He was 38 years old.
Today, many still remember him as a warrior, a protector, and a man who spent his final years helping others who had served.