Services were held for Chad Littleton today at the First Baptist Church in Midlothian, Texas. He, along with former Navy SEAL and best-selling 鈥淎merican Sniper鈥� author Chris Kyle . Kyle was reportedly killed by a fellow veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Kyle will be buried Tuesday at the in Austin, following a Monday service at the Dallas Cowboys stadium. Thousands are expected to attend the public ceremony Monday to remember the man widely recognized as 鈥淎merica鈥檚 deadliest sniper.鈥�
In with North Texas public radio KERA last year, the West Texas-native said he grew up dreaming he would join the military, but didn鈥檛 join until after he had had a stint as a rodeo cowboy. He also explained the importance of brotherhood within the military, and particularly during combat situations.
The Department of Public Safety will escort the over 200-mile funeral procession from Midlothian to Texas State Cemetery Tuesday morning.