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Ex-Navy SEAL/author died pursuing his passion

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Chris Kyle, former Navy SEAL and author of "American Sniper," was fatally shot along with another man on a Texas gun range Saturday.

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Chris Kyle, former Navy SEAL and author of "American Sniper," was fatally shot along with another man on a Texas gun range Saturday.

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The former top Navy SEAL sniper who authorities say was killed at a Texas shooting range was devoted to maintaining camaraderie and helping his fellow veterans find their way after leaving active duty. Chris Kyle, author of the best-selling book "American Sniper," and his friend Chad Littlefield apparently were doing just that Saturday when, officials say, they were shot and killed by former Marine Eddie Ray Routh.