Quote by Chris Kyle

When I grew up, I only had two dreams. One was to be a cowboy and another was to be in the military. I grew up extremely patriotic and riding horses.

When I grew up, I only had two dreams. One was to be a cowbo

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their childhood dreams of being a cowboy and being in the military. The speaker shares that they grew up with a deep sense of patriotism and an affinity for riding horses. This quote suggests that as a child, the speaker's aspirations were rooted in these two identities - the adventure and camaraderie associated with both cowboys and the military. It highlights the speaker's firm connection to their country and their admiration for the ideals emblematic of these two roles.

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By Chris Kyle

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