Service at Cowboys stadium today in remembrance of Chris Kyle. He was an American hero and a personal hero of mine. His legacy won't die.
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Dillon Widdows (@D_Widz) February 11, 2013Thousands of people have gathered today at Cowboys Stadium to pay tribute to slain SEAL, patriot, and hero Chris Kyle:
Pic: Patriot Guard Riders arrived early for 1pm #chriskyle public memorial. Can't attend? Watch live @CBSDFW http://t.co/5cWgq6ks—
Elizabeth Dinh (@ElizabethCBS11) February 11, 2013
Cowboys Stadium is full for the funeral of Chris Kyle. amazing & humbling. http://t.co/TJtukEj9—
Joseph Kerry (@josephkerry) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Friends, family, dignitaries, law enforcement now walking onto field at @cowboystadium to take seats.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Pedestal set up for body of fallen Navy #SEAL sniper to lie in state on star at @cowboystadium. http://t.co/06KSU9Rq—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Large crowd stands, in respect, as long procession of friends and family file in to take seats for #memorial.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: For last 20-minutes respectful crowd standing silently waiting for beginning of #memorial. http://t.co/8dve1HY8—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: #Memorial service just began with a music tribute. Song, "Give me a new mountain to climb".—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Scottish bagpipers now proceeding to 50 yard line. Followed by casket draped in American flag.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Beautiful. #chriskylememorial RT @MarkDavis The Patriot Guard Riders are ready http://t.co/RF5KFtzO—
Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) February 11, 2013
Sobering & sad – before the service for #ChrisKyle. http://t.co/Rtqu0tUv—
Mac Engel (@MacEngelProf) February 11, 2013
Says it all. #chriskyle http://t.co/FJDcm05z—
Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) February 11, 2013
The ultimate sacrifice. #chriskyle http://t.co/h6bqjiU0—
Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) February 11, 2013
A Scottish marching band leads a procession into Cowboys Stadium for the #ChrisKyle memorial http://t.co/51e9RyMm—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
At Chris Kyle's memorial paying respects are lots of military, cops, bikers, a few babies, high school sea cadets. http://t.co/dc1aWxxd—
Bill Miller (@Bill_MillerST) February 11, 2013
Flag-draped coffin being placed on the star http://t.co/CAXzMl3Y—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
Texas says good bye to a great man. Chris Kyle http://t.co/25KhoAJz—
michelle s (@whoagirl007) February 11, 2013
The Chris Kyle memorial is starting at Cowboys Stadium. I'll have a full wrap tonight on @nightcapnews at 5 and 9. http://t.co/ab878WY4—
Daniel Novick (@Daniel_Novick) February 11, 2013
Stage is at midfield facing Cowboys side. About 1500 chairs on field for special guests. Rest of us fill lower level endzone to endzone—
Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Loved video games and spit a month's worth of sunflower seeds around his bunk. Loved wearing his Longhorn ball cap.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Navy SEAL sniper's boy now laying in state on star at 50 yard line at Cowboy Stadium—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
#ChrisKyle memorial service. @texannewstsu http://t.co/ynZ9VPZa—
Landon Haston (@landonhaston) February 11, 2013
Chris Kyle memorial at Cowboys Stadium, his flag-draped casket on the star. God bless him, his family, and friends.—
Jules of Denial (@Coolish_Breeze) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Pastor says Kyle was "a bright and shining example of sacrificial service"—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
United bagpipe detachments from various areas usher in casket. Stunning aerial shot on vid screen: casket and pallbearers on Cowboy star—
Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Friend… "Impossible was just another target. And we all know how well Chris did with his targets."—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Opening prayer: "Darkness works hardest where light shines brightest." #ChrisKyle—
Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) February 11, 2013
Prayer asks forgiveness for his killer but swift and proper justice as well. More soon must pay attention. #ChrisKyle—
Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) February 11, 2013
First speaker: "Impossible was just another target for Chris. And we all know how good he was with targets." #ChrisKyle @NBCDFW—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Joe Nichols performs the song "The Impossible" at #memorial.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Naval officers carry casket to star on 50 yard line at Cowboy Stadium. http://t.co/hAABevqH—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Those you see standing are current or former Navy SEALs http://t.co/tVWbxfUa—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Dozens of Navy SEALS, past and present, stand as SEAL creed is read aloud at #memorial.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Photo slide show of Chris Kyle on jumbo screen. http://t.co/g7TLHjpW—
Bill Miller (@Bill_MillerST) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Fellow SEAL: "He ran through a hail of enemy bullets to rescue a Marine who was separated from his unit."—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
"The God that Chris followed fearlessly, he did not always understand. But he followed." #Kyle Memorial—
Mav #Drone (@TheMaverick21) February 11, 2013
Boyhood friends, fellow military honor Chris Kyle. Speakers not identified but military guys all wear special insignia — the trident.—
Bill Miller (@Bill_MillerST) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Friend says, nickname "The Legend" started as joke, but became a reality because of his big heart.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Friend says, Kyle walked away from a career with such promise to become a full time Dad. Legends never die.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Speaker: 'Big Texas heart' guided Chris Kyle. Left special ops to be full-time dad. http://t.co/oXBXlcPq—
Bill Miller (@Bill_MillerST) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Friend sings country song co-written with Kyle called "They All Fought with Valor"—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
@DavidSchechter Momma Lee tore it up. Beautiful. Just beautiful.—
ashley novotny (@ashnovotny) February 11, 2013
@TCUWhiteTrash R.I.P. Chris Kyle this guy is what America Is. http://t.co/O60dA0jm—
Warren (@warrenbethel13) February 11, 2013
Legends never die. God Bless you Chris Kyle http://t.co/ZkU6s8jN—
Dorcie Farkash (@dorcie) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE CHRIS KYLE: Navy SEAL sniper's boy now laying in state on star at 50 yard line at Cowboy Stadium ~ RIP. http://t.co/muvMT7Ot—
Dee Dee Lunche (@dee_lunche) February 11, 2013
Letter from parents read during #ChrisKyle memorial: "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: His parents say, "God anointed you with the name "The Protector" You were destined for greatness."—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Taya Kyle, wife of #ChrisKyle, speaks to the crowd: "I am the one who is blessed in every sense of the word." http://t.co/dEDC8pmq—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
Taya Kyle: Speaking now about how #ChrisKyle made her feel like "pure gold"—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: After revealing her flaws Kyle told wife Taya, "You're a package deal. I love you. All of you."—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Wife Taya describes friendship with Chad Littlefield as "effortless." Both were killed on shooting range 9 days ago.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Heartbreaking words from widow to children, "being your dad was the highlight of your Dad's life."—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: The entire stadium is weeping, listening to widow Taya speak passionately, fearlessly and from the heart.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Taya Kyle finishes with this: "In life, even in death, some people are always with you. I love you Chris. I love you. I love you"—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
Taya Kyle to kids:"We will remember, baby girl and bubba, that he didn't just talk about love. He loved you & he lived his life to show you"—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
Randy Travis now singing "Amazing Grace" to close out #ChrisKyle memorial http://t.co/49pmnAtj—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: TAPS—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Memorial service concludes as friends, family and strangers quietly exit.—
David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 11, 2013
Beautiful video:
From a letter Chris wrote: "I do miss the teams. But I love being there every day with my kids. There's nothing better than being a dad."—
Ben Russell (@BenRussellNBC5) February 11, 2013
God bless you, Chris Kyle. You will never be forgotten.
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