Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit A Hit In Fort Worth
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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) — The second-annual Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit took place Saturday at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Those who attended enjoyed a rodeo, sporting clays shoots, live music, an auction, and of course, plenty of patriotism.
Heroes will always be remembered. #ChrisKyle #FortWorth pic.twitter.com/B0sYJHDapR
— Alexa West (@AlexaWest36) May 1, 2015
Kyle's brother told CBS 11 that one hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Guardian For Heroes Foundation, which was founded by Kyle in 2011. Guardian for Heroes Foundation provides free, in-home fitness equipment, facilitation of donated health club memberships, individualized programs, personal training, and life coaching to in-need Veterans with disabilities, Gold Star families, and those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) from combat deployment.
"It's our duty to serve those who serve us." -Chris Kyle #ChrisKyleMemorialBenefit @Guardian4Heroes pic.twitter.com/WYBduEKjjv
— Bryce Paul (@brycepaul) May 1, 2015
Chris Kyle was the U.S. Navy SEAL sniper from North Texas. He was murdered in 2013 while helping a fellow veteran with emotional troubles.
The benefit and auction runs through Sunday.
For more information about the Guardian For Heroes Foundation, please visit GuardianForHeroesFoundation.org.
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