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Chris Kyle's Children Carry On Legacy
3 Feb
Summary
- Chris Kyle's children are continuing his legacy through various ventures.
- Colton Kyle manages the American Sniper brand and lifestyle gear.
- McKenna Kyle explores law enforcement and psychology for counseling.
The children of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, Colton and McKenna, are forging their own paths while honoring their father's enduring legacy. Colton Kyle has taken stewardship of the American Sniper brand following his high school graduation in 2023, aiming to promote his father's core values of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism through lifestyle gear and support for veterans.
McKenna Kyle, who graduated in 2024, is pursuing a gap year focused on law enforcement and psychology. Her experiences include ride-alongs with deputies and interviewing prisoners, which she shares on social media. She hopes to use her insights to become a counselor at the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation, which strengthens military marriages.
Both siblings have spoken about the profound impact of their father's death in 2013 and their journey through grief, crediting therapy, faith, and family bonds for their healing. Colton is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Apologetics, while McKenna is developing a podcast about healing and perseverance.
Their mother, Taya Kyle, continues to lead the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation, dedicated to supporting military marriages. She also released a children's book in 2024, following her 2015 memoir about her life as a military wife and widow.
