SAS Operator Saved 700 Lives and the UK Came After Him 😡
A British SAS operator recounts his experience responding to a crisis in Kenya where he helped coordinate efforts that saved 700 lives and resulted in four terrorist deaths. Despite a brief commendation from the UK's Minister of Defense, he claims the government subsequently turned against him and has been attempting to damage his reputation.
Summary
The speaker describes being present during a major incident in Kenya from start to finish, distinguishing his commitment from other foreign responders who arrived, rescued their families and friends, then departed. A Kenyan police officer recognized his dedication and thanked him for staying throughout the entire operation. After 22 hours and the death of over 700 people with four terrorists neutralized (two killed), the speaker returned home for a cup of tea and attended dinner with friends that evening, expressing uncertainty about what else he was supposed to do. He received one phone call from the UK's Minister of Defense offering congratulations for his actions, but mentions the minister subsequently faced criticism for making this call. This single acknowledgment marked the first and last time anyone from the British government publicly recognized his work. The speaker expresses frustration that the government has since shifted stance and now actively works to ruin his life and reputation.
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Key Insights
- The speaker distinguished his response to the Kenya crisis by remaining involved from start to finish, whereas most foreign responders rescued their own families and friends before leaving
- The UK Minister of Defense received backlash for congratulating the operator, resulting in the minister getting 'his knuckles wrapped' for the positive acknowledgment
- Despite saving 700 lives and coordinating response to terrorist activity, the operator claims the British government has since attempted to ruin his life and reputation
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Transcript
[0:00] As I was walking out, Kenyan [music] police officer came up and he grabbed my arm and he went, "Sir, I saw that you were here yesterday. I knew you were [music] here till the very end. You were here for Kenya. Most white men turn up, rescue their family, rescue their friends, and then go home. But you were here from the start. You were here till the finish. You were [music] here for Kenya. Thank you." >> Why that hit hard was it wasn't a diplomat, it wasn't an officer. This was a grunt. I got in my truck, drove home, and had a cup of tea. >> Had a cup of tea? >> Yeah. That night…
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