President Obama has yet to remark on the death of patriot and hero Chris Kyle.
The funeral procession for Chris Kyle is heading towards Austin now. STOP and show your support! SALUTE!!!!… http://t.co/8rxCoJl9
— Texas Hill Country (@MrHillCountry) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Final preps underway, in rain, for long #funeral procession, Midlothian to Austin, for
murdered Navy SEAL sniper.— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
Yesterday, a heartbreaking memorial service was held at Cowboys Stadium for the slain American hero. His friend, actor Dean Cain, gave thanks to the Dallas Cowboys’ owner and remarked on the moving memorial.
https://twitter.com/RealDeanCain/status/301340475187658752
The program for the service made hearts hurt; it featured notes from Kyle’s young children, grieving and mourning the loss of their beloved father. Taya Kyle, Chris’ widow, gave a haunting and heartbreaking eulogy.
Today, American hero Chris Kyle is being laid to rest in Austin, Texas. Citizens take to the streets to line them in honor of Chris Kyle, as his funeral procession drives by.
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Video of Kyle's #funeral procession leaving Midlothian for Austin. http://t.co/WPkVPIWc
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Large crowds gathered on overpasses, in the rain, to pay respects to fallen Navy SEAL. pic.twitter.com/4oLtT1Xv
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Procession, possibly longer than half-mile long, moving about 55 MPH through heavy rain on I-35. Near Hillsboro.
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: VID of large crowd, standing along freeway, to say farewell to fallen Navy SEAL sniper. http://t.co/XjwFhPHg
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Law enforcement stopping traffic at every entrance ramp, allowing right of way to #funeral procession.
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Large turnout in Waco, as #funeral procession rolls on to Austin. pic.twitter.com/oeU4Xy9U
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Patriot Riders now moving into position for #funeral procession to Austin, now running late. pic.twitter.com/ztq4dGWP
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
Patriot Guard Riders were in attendance, and one might have been injured during the procession.
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Convoy moving again after being stopped by motorcycle accident. Possible Patriot Guard rider. pic.twitter.com/iBHNluNn
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
He is in our thoughts and prayers as well; we pray he is uninjured.
Patriot Guard riders. Exit 299 on southbound 35 Temple #ChrisKyle @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/vsVwEK3m
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
Just watched Chris Kyle's procession as it entered Temple. Touching to see so much support.
— Michelle Gonzalez (@MichelleBrookeG) February 12, 2013
More Texans honoring Chris Kyle.. Still not a peep out of 'our' president. pic.twitter.com/dMaYOiJi
— gotdrool (@Ewschulz) February 12, 2013
A 200-mile procession for Chris Kyle is underway. American heros line the route from dallas to austin and you wont hear about this in media
— Phillip Skweres (@PhilS33) February 12, 2013
But you will hear about it, and see it here. Twitter users report and send photos from the rain-covered procession.
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Huge outpouring of support, town after town, in cold rain storm, is impressive. pic.twitter.com/ALg2PT7f
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Huge turnout in Temple for procession of fallen Navy SEAL sniper. pic.twitter.com/FB5Bil2s
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: North of Round Rock. pic.twitter.com/kYdEgGYe
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
This picture gave me goosebumps. Chris Kyle is being honored in TX today from DFW to Austin, despite the downpour. pic.twitter.com/yWbX77HH
— É. (@ElanElizabeth) February 12, 2013
https://twitter.com/SarahBlank2/status/301342064690475011
Just watched the funeral procession of Navy Seal Chris Kyle go by in Central TX. What a moving experience. Let's not take life for granted.
— Nefeterius (@Nefeterius) February 12, 2013
https://twitter.com/stormisee/status/301376859835359233
https://twitter.com/Aggieapes/status/301377668476186624
https://twitter.com/michelelfrost/status/301355460106285056
Standing in the rain w/ patriots & cops waiting on #ChrisKyle procession. Exit 299 in Temple. Almost every passing truck honking in support
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
Temple Fire and Rescue at exit 299 on I35 getting ready to put up flags to honor #ChrisKyle @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/4Yjv1vTj
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
And the flag is up. Exit 299 on southbound 35 in Temple #ChrisKyle @TwitchyTeam @SenTedCruz @JohnCornyn pic.twitter.com/Kp8L1i3X
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
Overpass getting crowded. More arriving by the minute. Exit 299 on southbound 35. #ChrisKyle @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/PQWowAlw
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
#ChrisKyle procession as it rolls through Temple on Southbound 35. 2nd wave of #PatriotGuard riders @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/0eXP3v9O
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
RT @BenjaminEW: Dozens of people lining up on the Hester's Crossing overpass for the Chris Kyle funeral procession pic.twitter.com/K9fRZmKq
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) February 12, 2013
Men women children. Young and old. Honoring Chris Kyle. pic.twitter.com/yhJiDOqP
— leah (@ohdamntexas) February 12, 2013
Patriot Guard riders. Exit 299 on southbound 35 Temple #ChrisKyle @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/vsVwEK3m
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 12, 2013
Brother took the day off. Standing in the rain along Chris Kyle’s procession route. Says 100’s of Patriot Guard Riders incoming.
— The Wren (@WWren) February 12, 2013
Chris Kyle funeral procession coming down I-35..amazing to know how many people have turned out to show support.
— BlindPundit (@blind_pundit) February 12, 2013
Chris Kyle funeral route lined with people. #texanscare pic.twitter.com/EAqxTQCj
— Brian Papke (@photogbrian) February 12, 2013
People showing their support in Georgetown. RIP Chris Kyle. True hero. http://t.co/wlgdvHQX
— ROC Performance Training (@roc_performance) February 12, 2013
Rest in Peace Chris Kyle. #ChrisKyle pic.twitter.com/4F3mgy9Q
— WacoPolice (@WacoPolice) February 12, 2013
Funeral procession of Navy Seal Chris Kyle through Waco, Texas… #ChrisKyle #NavySeal #Sniper pic.twitter.com/ws7vaJdZ
— TX_Surveyor (@i_b_rockin) February 12, 2013
https://twitter.com/Nsimpson24/status/301385075545735168
@Oprah Thousands of Texans lined I35s to pay their respects to Chris Kyle. A fallen American hero. pic.twitter.com/jGYSNXj0
— Samantha_Grieve (@MariaKSLGrieve) February 12, 2013
https://twitter.com/cjgrisham/status/301384605049696256
2 FD ladder trucks honoring the funeral procession for Chris Kyle #usa #hero #honor #military #patriotism http://t.co/QRDysLpw
— Rich Greenway (@Rich52370) February 12, 2013
https://twitter.com/Spurnandez210/status/301397292815118336
Chris Kyle. We honor your service.
Thank you. #patriot pic.twitter.com/r2YLp1LJ— danielgonzales (@danielgonzales) February 12, 2013
Amen.
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Approaching Austin now and crowds are getting larger. pic.twitter.com/y4Jx1sV6
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Now in Austin closing in on State Cemetery. More large, respectful crowds. pic.twitter.com/iVrm1QP5
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
GOODBYE #ChrisKyle: Funeral procession has arrived at Texas State Cemetery.
— David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) February 12, 2013
Chris Kyle, the nation will never forget you or your sacrifice. May your family and loved ones take comfort in the outpouring of unwavering support with which your funeral procession was met today. May your children take comfort in their memories of you, as they grow up to know what a brave and honorable man their daddy was, and how much he was respected and honored. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with them.
America mourns.
May you rest in peace, hero.
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