Left Wing Publications SLAMMED Chris Kyle’s Character- Now FOX NEWS Fights Back With TRUTH!
by David McIntosh | June 2, 2016 3:15 am
Lately the left-wing media has been trying to harpoon the memory of an American hero[1], Chris Kyle. They claim that he lied about the medals he received. That he wasn’t awarded as many as he claimed.
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In a stunning display of inadequate research, slanted interpretation of valid data and some overly dramatic language, The Intercept, little more than a click-hungry website, took aim at the reputation of a bona fide American hero. Unfortunately, more mainstream publications lofted their accusations into the national consciousness with little thought.
The guiding premise of the article was that Chris Kyle, known to a grateful nation as its best-ever sniper in multiple combat zones, was a liar. The writer’s assertion is that Kyle laid claim to more medals than the military had awarded him for his valor in combat. At issue was a disparity between Kyle’s account in his book, “American Sniper,” records obtained from a seemingly indifferent Navy through a Freedom of Information Act request and Kyle’s official DD-214. The first mentioned two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars, the Navy recalled one Silver Star and 3 Bronze Stars and the DD-214 credited him with TWO Silver Stars and SIX Bronze Stars.
If there is any inaccuracy in Kyle’s account it’s that he didn’t take ENOUGH credit for his awards.
As any veteran will tell you, a DD-214 is THE definitive record of a person’s time in the military, used to prove the authenticity, duration and character of said service. The official name for the form is Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and veterans learn early on to keep a copy handy. In separation briefings, service members are carefully coached to review it thoroughly because, once it’s filed, it’s filed.
This article is part of a disturbing trend in the left-leaning press to undermine the heroism of men and women who are willing to risk their lives in the defense of our nation’s freedom.
The left cannot produce any hero’s of their own because they have none. They don’t have a solid character among them. They choose to degrade ours instead.
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http://rightwingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/chris-kyle-seal.jpg video.foxnews.com:
http://video.foxnews.com
