Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends left behind as they struggle with the loss of someone with such a good and caring heart. Again - I am truly sorry for the terrible loss you are going through, and I thank you for being so forthcoming about your loved one's cause of death. Taya is able to support herself and her kids financially through her business ventures. Chris, Bob, Derek, and Tyler Letts. Is your hometown one of the UK's UFO hotspots? According to CNN, the mother was also reportedly holding a young child in the other hand. Taya told ABC News of the horrific moment she told their children about Chris's death. Tales of his heroism on the battlefield were already lore in every branch of the armed forces. [30]. Reveal: Taya Kyle had to do everything she could from falling apart in front of her kids when she explained to them their father had been killed, Recovery: Taya has given an interview to 20/20s Robin Roberts about her life since Eddie Ray Routh was convicted of killing her husband, American Sniper, Chris Kyle. Taya and Chris had two children during their marriage, a son named Colton and a daughter named McKenna, who are a year-and-a-half apart in age. But it got to the point he could handle it. Remembering Colton at play when a little boy. colton kyle son of chris kyle . They were a happy family until Chris, and his friend Chad Littlefield were shot killed on a Texas gun range. Grace Mallett is the daughter of Caroline and Lee Mallett.Taya and Chris Kyle had two children during their marriage, a son named Colton and a daughter named McKenna, who are a year-and-a-half apart in age. (Formula One winner) Rubens Barrichello sat us down and said, I didnt have the money, either. . The judge also allowed her to attend the public gallery afterwards to watch the trial, American Sniper: Eddie Ray Routh shot Chris Kyle dead in February of 2013. A parent's worst nightmare is to have to bury a child. He served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat.