Dallas-based HCK2 PR is guiding the foundation of high-profile former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle after the ex-sniper's death at a shooting range and resort in Texas.

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Kyle, who gained prominence with the publication of his autobiography, "American Sniper," and for mentoring veterans returning the civilian life, was reportedly gunned down by a mentee on Feb. 2 at the Rough Creek Lodge & Resort in Glen Rose, Tex. The gunman, 35-year-old Eddie Ray Routh, served in Iraq and Haiti with the Marines and also shot and killed a second military veteran at the gun range.

"Chris died doing what he filled his heart with passion – serving soldiers struggling with the fight to overcome PTSD," said a statement from Kyle's FITCO Cares Foundation. "His service, life and premature death will never be in vain."

Shawn Paul Wood, an account direct at HCK2 and Burson-Marsteller alum, is handling communications for Kyle's foundation after his death. The firm picked up the foundation as a client last year.

The foundation said it will "carry that torch proudly in his honor."

Kyle was president of Craft International, a military and law enforcement training company. In a statement from CEO Steven Young, Craft honored Kyle's life and asked that the media respect the privacy of his family.