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Ex -Navy sniper, another military vet killed at Texas gun range Page 4 of 4 <br />then to our guys. And there are certain things that need to be done to take care of them." <br />After leaving the military, he founded Craft International, a military training company. Kyle <br />also spoke up on current events, including accusing President Barack Obama of being <br />"against the Second Amendment" because of his gun control initiatives, according to a video <br />interview with guns.com. <br />'Military -style' weapons and the law <br />The married father of two children established the nonprofit Fitco Cares Foundation to help <br />veterans battling PTSD -- post -traumatic stress disorder -- get access to exercise <br />equipment. <br />Littlefield, who leaves behind a wife and children, was a friend and another veteran who <br />worked to help people with PTSD, said Fitco Director Travis Cox. <br />In a statement, the foundation described Kyle as an "American hero" and pledged to carry <br />on his mission. <br />"What began as a plea for help from Chris looking for in -home fitness equipment for his <br />brothers- and sisters -in -arms" struggling with PTSD turned into an organization that will <br />continue after his death," Cox said in a statement. <br />"Chris died doing what he filled his heart with passion -- serving soldiers struggling with the <br />fight to overcome PTSD. His service, life and premature death will never be in vain. May <br />God watch over his family and all those who considered Chris a true friend." <br />His friend, Jason Kos, offered similarly glowing sentiments, telling CNN's "Early Start <br />Weekend" that Kyle was "a man of incredible character." <br />"He led by example," Kos said. "He always stopped to take time to talk to whoever was <br />around him. Just incredibly humble, very funny as well." <br />CNN's Susan Candiotti, AnneClaire Stapleton, Barbara Starr, Emily Smith and Nick Valencia <br />contributed to this report. <br />© 2014 Cable News Network. Tumer Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. <br />http : //cpf. cl eanprint. net/cpf/cpf?action=print&type=filePrint&key=cnn&url=http%3 A%2F... 2/5/2014 <br />