The Annual American Valor Foundation’s Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit is one of the greatest fund raisers for our U.S. Veterans, First Responders and their families. This year the 10th annual Benefit is scheduled for May 6, 2023 at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, OK. Honoring a true American Patriot and Hero, Chris Kyle, this memorial weekend will draw in supporters from all over the world.
The mission of this event is to continue the dream and efforts of SOC (SEAL) Chris Kyle, USN, by honoring his motto – “It’s our duty to serve those who serve us”
100% of the proceeds from the 2023 event will benefit Veterans and First Responders.
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Chris Fields
Event Speaker
Chris Fields is a former member of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, Chris joined the fire department July 12, 1985 promoting through the ranks and retiring as a Major March 1, 2017 serving the citizens of Oklahoma City for 31yrs and 7 months. Chris was captured in a photo that became an iconic symbol of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995 when he was cradling the body of 1yr old Baylee Almon. Chris is now dedicating his life, and travels to speak to other 1st responders, he discusses the brutal realities of a life spent responding to citizens in their darkest hours. Chris tells the story of his life, his 31yrs of public service, and how that day in 1995 all combined to take a toll on his life and his family, he suffered in silence for many years. Now he shares how with God, Faith, and Family he took control and his journey out of the suffering in hopes of helping others avoid the failure, the pitfalls, and to reach out.
Chris also serves as a Fire Liaison on the Advisory Board for Survive First, a 501©3 organization whose mission is to assist 1st Responders, military and their families who need mental health support from the impact of PTSD, and substance abuse, he also serves as Fire Liaison on the Advisory Board for Thin Line Events, an organization supporting 1st Responders, Military, and their families through concerts, festivals, and other live events. Chris is an Ambassador for Lighthouse Health and Wellness; Lighthouse is designed to provide 1st Responders and those that support them anonymous access to existing health and wellness programs. He is also Co-founder and co-host of a weekly webinar Trauma Behind the Badge.