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MAGAZINE FEATUREAMERICAN LEGENDS HONORED WITH CHRIS KYLE JEEPSThe Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeeps by Complete Customs are more than just another Jeep build for McKinney, Texasspecialist, Shaun Freilich.It is a labor of love that gives him the chance to give back to the Foundation and family of the “American Sniper”.“Chris Kyle is an American Legend, that is all you can say,” said Shaun. “Everyone knows the story, but we quickly gotdeeper into the story when a customer of ours - who is from Chris’ home town of Odessa (TX) came to us and spoke ofcommissioning a vehicle that could be used to raise awareness for the work the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation does with ourmilitary and first responders.“We decided to do that with a 2015 GMC Yukon XL and as we got into that project, Chris’ wife Taya was introduced to us.It was only then that we started looking further into the legend of Chris Kyle and realized the connection that the militaryand general public have with Chris Kyle is far deeper than any of us could have imagined.“When you’re talking tough, resilient American badasses - you’re talking Chris Kyle. And if you’re talking tough, resilientAmerican trucks with a badass attitude - you’re talking a Jeep Wrangler.”Freilich started floating the idea of the Chris Kyle Jeep with suppliers to his business and to some key Jeep dealers andsoon enough, the idea became a reality.“We got Taya’s buy-in on the project with the caveat that we wouldn’t proceed unless we had the support of some majorsuppliers.“Since we have built several Wranglers for SEMA we have developed a relationship with a number of Jeep dealers andwe mentioned the idea to a couple of them - the fight was immediately on to see who would own the first one!”From the very beginning they knew they were onto something.“It made sense for us right from the very start. The enthusiasm was right there and we had the chance to do some coolstuff as well.“Kryptek - who are well known in the outdoor space and count Kyle as an ambassador - were on-board straight away witha world first Kryptek Kevlar Coating.“Bowtech Archery - they supplied us with a Chris Kyle “The Legend” Bow for the vehicle, TrackingPoint with a rifle andSpringfield Armory with a gun - plus a whole heap of equipment suppliers!“Taya’s support team speak of ‘the spirit’ of the project - not in a religious sense - but in a sense that if it feels right - it willbe right. All along the way it has felt right.”The perfect place to launch the Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeep Wranglers, was, of course, SEMA 2015 in Las Vegas.Taya Kyle was on hand to unveil both versions on the Addictive Desert Designs and Monster Hooks stands respectively.“Any projects that we have done in Chris’ honor or around the Foundation we’ve worked to partner with organizationsthat share our vision and deal in faith, honor and respect,” explained Taya Kyle. “We have to be on the same page andremember our aim. Chris’ goal was never to become a celebrity - he wanted to use his personal experiences to make adifference in the lives of others.“All of the projects that we’re doing have that goal in mind - and it is about the quality of what we’re doing as well - it’s notjust putting a logo on something, it has to have a meaning and help the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation assist veteran andfirst responder families re-connect through unique experiences.“From the time we first had a discussion with Shaun, we knew Complete Customs was in it for the right reasons and theycould produce a very special item that would be very popular with a lot of people - the proof is in what you see - they haveachieved that and more.”The Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeep will be available for purchase through select Jeep dealers around the country orthrough Complete Customs LLC direct. The fully optioned version comes complete with gun rails, guns and the limitededition Bowtech Chris Kyle “The Legend” bow.
GENERAL NEWS PIECEJEEP TO HONOR CHRIS KYLE LAUNCHED AT SEMATaya Kyle, the wife of American Sniper, Chris Kyle has today launched a special edition Jeep Wrangler in her husband’shonor at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.The Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeep range has been developed by McKinney, Texas company, Complete Customs and willbe available for sale through select Jeep Dealers in North America.“Complete Customs came to us with this concept of producing a Jeep in Chris’ honor and when we heard the interest thatbeing shown by project partners and the Jeep dealers, we were seriously amazed,” said Taya Kyle.“The vehicle had to be a reflection of Chris’ love of the outdoors and allow us to raise awareness of the activities of theChris Kyle Frog Foundation with veteran and first responder families.”The Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeep has been built to be the ultimate outdoor recreation 4x4 and will look just as toughcruising the streets as in the great outdoors.“This is more than just a project for the Complete Customs team - we’re bringing two American Legends together - ChrisKyle and the Jeep Wrangler - you can’t get much more American than that,” said Shaun Freilich, owner of Complete Customs. “It is a labor of love for our team. As soon as Taya started talking to us, we knew there was a lot more to this storythan what has been well documented.“The Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeeps give us the opportunity to produce a kickass custom 4x4 but also give back to thecommunity through the work of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation and what it is doing for the veteran and first respondercommunity.“Our supplier network, the Jeep dealers we’ve spoken to, indeed Taya and her team, along with all our staff and familiesare heavily invested and behind this deal. We’re also meeting with many more suppliers at SEMA to finalize the specifications of the retail product.”The two Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeeps that were unveiled at SEMA will be used as show cars and then auctioned offearly next year - with the funds raised from the Blue version going direct to the Foundation and the Brown version goingto assist Taya and her family.“There are a number of Jeep dealers that will be selling the Chris Kyle Jeeps to the public, but we ask that if you are interested in buying one that you approach your local Jeep dealer to contact us,” Mr. Freilich concluded.
NEWS ARTICLESTAYA KYLE LAUNCHES MEMORIAL JEEPTaya Kyle, the wife of the American Sniper, Chris Kyle has launched a Jeep that will be available to the public at theSEMA Show in Las Vegas.Ms. Kyle took the wraps off the custom Jeep that has been built by Texas company, Complete Customs.The memorial options include a world first Kryptek Kevlar coating with a unique pattern developed by outdoor equipment specialists - Kryptek, bespoke Chris Kyle-inspired interior and a beefed up suspension and tyre package. The fullyoptioned version includes a Bowtech Archery “The Legend” Bow and a TrackingPoint rifle, complete with gun rails for theultimate outdoors vehicle.“To partner with Complete Customs to build such a tribute vehicle to Chris is amazing,” said Taya Kyle. “We’re so thankfulfor this opportunity, but also to the Jeep dealers that have jumped on board and want to bring this to their customers.“Chris loved his trucks and getting into the outdoors and I think he would be real proud of this.”Funds raised will go to Kyle’s family as well as towards the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, which is working with servicemembers and first responders to provide experiences for them to re-connect with their families.A number of Jeep Dealers have committed to adding the Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeep to their product range.TEXAS CUSTOM OUTFIT HONORS CHRIS KYLEComplete Customs has honored the memory of American Sniper, Chris Kyle with the unveil of two Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeeps at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week.The McKinney, TX based company is the preferred custom builder to many of Texas’ best known sports stars and celebrities, but this was ‘a labor of love’.“I was born and raised in Odessa, which is where Chris grew up and when the idea came to do these Jeeps, it made somuch sense to me and our team,” said Complete Customs owner, Shaun Freilich.“We discussed it with Chris’ wife Taya, some connections within the Jeep dealer network and our suppliers and unanimously, it looked like a positive idea.”The SEMA Jeeps will be auctioned with benefits going to the family and the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, which was established in Chris’ honor to assist veteran and first responder families to reconnect post service.Kyle, who shot to prominence in the American Sniper book and movie was a truck fan, but also enjoyed taking his wifeand young family hunting in the woods.“The Chris Kyle ‘The Legend’ Jeeps are as badass on the road as they are in the woods thanks to the world first KryptekKevlar coating,” added Freilich. “The ultimate version has gun rails, a bow rail, the Chris Kyle Bowtech Bow and a rifle.”The Chris Kyle “The Legend” Jeeps are on display at the Addictive Desert Designs and Monster Hooks stands.
PROFILESABOUT COMPLETE CUSTOMSFounded in 2011, Complete Customs is Texas to the core. Owners, Shaun and Courtney Freilich were born and raised inOdessa, Texas and an interest in cars, hotrods and off roaders quickly became more than just a passion.The mission of Complete Customs is to turn its clients’ dream vehicle into a reality on wheels. Each member of the Complete Customs team takes personal pride in every step of the process to ensure that this mission is met.The company is the custom builder of choice for many of Texas’ business leaders, celebrities and sporting stars.Based in McKinney, TX, Complete Customs is at the cutting edge of the US Custom industry.ABOUT CHRIS KYLEChief Petty Officer Chris Kyle was the American Navy’s most prolific Sniper, but he repeatedly said he would rather beknown for the number of lives he saved.Through his four tours of Iraq, he was revered by his fellow military members and feared by the enemy, his marksmanshipimmortalized in the New York Times best-selling book, American Sniper and the motion picture of the same name.Using their own post-war experiences, when he completed his fourth and final tour, Chris and his wife Taya decided touse and share their experiences in an effort to help others.The publication of American Sniper assisted in opening up the conversation among military families about PTSD anddealing with its, at times, devastating impact.Tragically, while helping a former military member in February 2013, Chris had a gun turned on both him and good friendChad Littlefield, claiming their lives, leaving both Taya and Chad’s wife with young children.The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation was launched to continue the work Chris started and maintain his legacy among veteranand first responder families.In 2015, a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska focused on veteran assistance was named in his honor and in 2016 - a consortium aims to unveil a Memorial Plaza in his home town of Odessa, Texas.Chris Kyle also wrote (in conjunction with Jim deFelice) American Gun - a work that chronicles the history of the UnitedStates in 10 frogfoundation.orgABOUT TAYA KYLETaya Kyle is the wife of the late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and the author of the New York Times bestselling book,American Wife. Taya is a bold advocate for women and families and a passionate voice for faith, strength and Americanideals.Following the tragic death of her husband Chris Kyle - author of the New York Times bestselling book and AcademyAward-winning motion picture, American Sniper – Taya serves as Executive Director of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.The Foundation continues Chris Kyle’s legacy while serving the needs of military and first responder families.Taya Kyle recounts her personal experiences as the wife of an American hero in her book. American Wife is a story ofLove, War, Faith and Renewal where Taya openly shares the trials and triumphs of life with and without Chris Kyle, andultimately finding her place in the midst of the journey.Among her achievements, Taya has been presented with the Ronald Reagan Award at the National RepublicanCongressional Committee March Dinner in 2015 and was the first woman to be presented the Stonewall JacksonAward on Memorial Day by Charlotte Motor Speedway. She was also named as a celebrity judge for the Miss AmericaCompetition in 2015.Taya frequently speaks on behalf of various organizations. She is a proud mother and resides in Texas with her .org
THE CHRIS KYLE FROG FOUNDATIONWHEN ONE PERSON SERVES, THE WHOLE FAMILY UNIT SERVESAll too often, the support network of those serving our country – either on the military frontline or as first responders (Paramedics, Fire, Police and Government Agency Officers) can be overlooked or forgotten.The pressures that come naturally with carrying out service to our country can lead to a negative ripple effect amongfamily units, which flows into the communities within which they serve, work and live.The aim of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation is to provide meaningful, interactive experiences to service members, firstresponders and their families, aimed at enriching their family relationships.Chris Kyle – the author of New York Times Best Selling book – American Sniper – and his wife, Taya, knew all too well theissues encountered by military personnel and first responder families.Prior to his untimely passing in February 2013, Chris had begun casting his vision for the Chris Kyle Frog Foundationto provide experiences for service and first responder families to work through many of the difficulties he and Taya hadexperienced post-deployment.Taya and a dedicated team are ensuring Chris’ vision, desire and legacy to the country he served carries on now and intothe future.The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation has been built on four solid pillars: LoyaltyEmpowermentIntegrityExcellenceThe experiences provided by the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation are designed to give those it is assisting the opportunity tore-connect and remember what they love about each other, thus empowering families to thrive.Trees without roots fall over – and sometimes those roots need re-generation – that is what we’re here for.www.chriskylefrogfoundation.org
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The Chris Kyle "The Legend" Jeep will be available for purchase through select Jeep dealers around the country or through Complete Customs LLC direct. The fully optioned version comes complete with gun rails, guns and the limited edition Bowtech Chris Kyle "The Legend" bow.
