Issues statement honoring U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Chris Kyle as Odessa unveils memorial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement paying tribute to fallen U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Chris Kyle. The Chris Kyle Memorial Plaza is scheduled to be unveiled today in Odessa.
“Today, the City of Odessa gathers to honor the memory of one of their own; to recognize the life and distinguished service of Chris Kyle,” Sen. Cruz said. “With the unveiling of this memorial, the city rightly remembers the contributions that Chris made to our nation and to our veterans. His loss not only needlessly ripped asunder the lives of his lovely wife and family, but has also taken a true hero from us. In Chris, our nation had a trusted guardian; his fellow service members had a dedicated teammate; and his family had a loving son, husband, and father.
“It is difficult to adequately express our appreciation for Chris and those like him. Chris dedicated himself to his country and his fellow veterans and was taken from us too soon. The American people will be forever grateful for Chris’ steadfast dedication to our Nation during her hour of need.”