Christian Craighead - SAS Operator | SRS #92
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Christian Craighead is a former member of the United Kingdom's elite 22 Special Air Service unit. Craighead is credited with saving over 700 lives of innocent civilians when he thwarted a terrorist attack at the DusitD2 Hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya in 2019. He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions. 21 people lost their lives in the attack, both American and British civilians among them.
This episode covers Christian Craighead's entire life story. "Obi Wan Nairobi" joined the Parachute Regiment as a teenager and was selected for the Pathfinder Platoon. He served on multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Shawn & Christian discuss the blowback from the British Government and the outstanding "gag order" by the Ministry of Defence. Shawn & Christian also dive into faith, purpose, and break down the SAS motto "Who Dares Wins."
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00:00 - Introduction
07:38 - Childhood
24:37 - Finding your purpose
48:48 - Joining the Army
1:06:00 - Life changing accident
1:12:37 - UK perceptions of 9/11
1:24:45 - 2003 Iraq
1:39:44 - What’s it like coming home?
1:49:30 - The British Special Air Service
2:05:55 - Nairobi, Kenya
2:29:20 - Making sense of it all
2:38:40 - Meeting the 45th President
2:49:43 - British response to Christian’s actions
3:12:18 - The story of ‘The Wrong Wolf’
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Seen him on another podcast but I wanted to wait and hear his story here. Great video so far.
Why did the Jim chaivezl episode get taken down?
Hey! Make sure that dude knows he’s got a Call of Duty skin. it was the “Otter” character in I think modern warfare 3…. It’s been awhile
I’m trying to pay the $5 a month but it’s not offering the $5 option. It seems disabled.
“The motto of the SAS is who dares wins… not who asked for fucking permission wins” absolutely love this. Legend.
Apparently that is the motto of the MOD😂
🏴So... I met the President today.
🇬🇧 You did what? 😳😡
2:38:36
Anybody with the anonymous mask as their profile picture 🤡
@@yusufraheem7586 weird comment. 🤡
The guy starts with “I’m nervous because I’m not sure I’ll be exciting enough”… then delivers one of the best podcasts on the internet 😂. Respect 👊👊👊
Amen!
Right??
Crazy to think that anyone could ever think that the life he has lived up to now is “boring”. Right out of the gate he tells how he was “tortured” and lit on “fire”… 🤯
Is he seriously just gonna ease over " engaging" 5 .... Count them people 5 guys with a freaking handgun😮 who is this guy😂😂. And don't Forget we have already seen him go into COD 1st person shooter mode !!! As if he had a code put in. Not giving 2 F**ks, that he was by himself on foreign soil. ... Or the fact he was laughing those gigantic clackers around 😂😂
@@torchtube5621There’s footage of the event?! 🤯
As a Brit and ex-British Soldier. This whole story pisses me right off to the highest order.
To be clear, nothing at all negative about Christian Craighead, he is 100% a hero and deserves the highest recognition and accolades for his actions that day. The fact that he was so well received by the American diplomats and even POTUS warms my heart.
What pisses me off to the heights of everything, is how he has been treated by the British establishment.
This to me comes down to pure jealousy! Nothing more.
I imagine the only reason it pisses off senior member of the MOD and Military is that they can’t claim that they personally sent him in. As I’m sure it’s actually them that wanted all this attention, they wanted to be the ones having their hands shook by the President of the United States and they wanted to be special guests of the Ambassador to the UK.
They wanted to take control of this situation, after the fact of course, and they wanted people the praise them, calling them the hero for sending in a sledgehammer, whom I’m sure that they would have never ever mentioned the name of Christian Craighead, instead saying it’s an Un-named soldier that must stay un-named for national security reasons.
This is the type of shit you see from senior member of the MOD and politicians.
The SAS are a staple in British society, we very rarely hear anything about their heroics until years later, and even then, very rarely hear of the people involved directly. Instead, we hear from State Department officials pretending to be the men responsible, even though we all know full well, that they are all most likely much too afraid to even kill a spider that has invaded their bathroom, never mind, a fully armed element of Al-Shabaab, a highly trained and motivated, well armed terrorists, wearing S-Vests who are willing to kill themselves while taking out a hotel full of foreign visitors.
This is the real reason this poor dude is going through hell here.
Cowards wanting credit for the actions of hero’s.
I’m so glad he moved to the States.
May God bless Christian Craighead, and God bless all the members of the SAS and Security forces as a whole.
I hope Karma comes back to bite all those assholes standing in his way.
They don’t deserve to kiss the bottom of his dirty boots.
All this could have been avoided had they swallowed their undeserved pride and shook his hand and congratulated him for saving British lives, along with all the other foreign visitors.
You deserve much more likes for this heart-felt post.
I’m my country has done this to many times Thank you for your service no matter where you live you saved lives and that’s all that matters ❤
British government treats military and especially ex service men and women terribly
@@weechill333 not all the time but it happens unfortunately.
Yeah I just don't get it. Makes me really hate the British government though I am an American and know very little about it.
Christian said he met an angel manifesting as a human before the hotel attack. When for 18 hours he himself was an angel manifesting as a human for 900 people. Christian you are hero in every sense of the word, thank you for your service.
Well said ❤👏
Yup! The Patriarc Aberaham's two visitors were Angels. He didn't know right away, but it became clear to him they were Angels.
“OBI WAN NAIROBI”
Such a cool nickname
Thank you Shawn as ex British army I thank you for all you have done and will do ❤
Nice ahaha
Thanks Shawn for bringing him on here
That’s your purpose Christian. You answered your own question. Life prepared you to stand up for those who can’t.
I have always wanted to hear Shawn interview an SAS operator and Christian is probably one of the best candidates. Thank you shawn.
You’re welcome!!
Shawn, I've loved all your shows with U.S Operators, would be so awesome if your could get more UK operators, some of their stories are amazing.
@@malcolmcave1613 He's just put one on lol
I’d like to see some Russian operators!
@@Atkrdu They are all in prison for rape or toilet theft. 💩
As a Zimbabwean I am deeply grateful for you risking your life, saving African lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You mean Rhodesian?😏
@@firefly9838 any and all african
@@thechurchandthenations
Free the boer
@@firefly9838 Based Rhodesia srs
Born in a council house to a single parent, grows up to be one of the single greatest humans we have. Chris Craighead is beyond inspirational.
As an ex member of the UK military, I'm sitting listening to this man's story with tremendous pride. But with equal measure, absolute anger at the way members of our British establishment, have shown their total contempt for his unwavering courage.
Shame on them all.
I for one feel humbled.
AWAY THE LADS.
He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, so I'd say 'complete contempt for his unwavering courage' is a bit off, but I get what you mean.
@@jamesoshea580???? They just tried to show face in their captured contempt ??
He would NOT have received it if it did NOT go as viral as it did .
So the contemptuous nature of this disgusting estasblishment of the UK (That hates British people BTW) is absolutely VALID from Mr Baker .
Calm down dear @@madhavoc1
@FURTIVEGESTURESErm no it isn't LMAO we're still the best country along with the best military in the world. If anything the US is the lost cause because we are nowhere near as bad as them simple as that.
During his farewell address, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower stated the following: "beware of the military industrial complex."
He meant, keep an eye on their growth, as they are capable of tampering with our freedom(s) by skewing the truth, creating false narratives and manufacturing propaganda. He wasn't wrong to be so blunt.
Mr. Craighead. If you read this. I just want to let you know that there are people who have been bullied, raped, abused, abandoned and other unmentionables as a child and look to people like you for guidance and hope. Your words, your experiences, your stories, your trauma, it matters....and it helps.
☝🏼
Amen.
He is Not God but a false idol.
So true 👍
Well said!
The humility to achievement ratio of Chris Craighead is off the scale. He is a real man.
The world needs more people like Chris Craighead. A true hero, a warrior, a good man always willing to stand up to evil. He is the ultimate protector.
As a British Citizen I am so proud of a man like this .
What a guy .The Absolute Best of Who We Are.
End
Our government and establishment are an utter disgrace. Our people citizens must support men like this
CRAIG YOU ARE THE MAN
Well said. As a fellow Brit I couldn't agree more. All our politicians now (with very few exceptions) are total corrupt lying treasonous scum who only serve themselves and the WEF.
Yep. Hard as nails this man
SAS are some badass men. As an American very thankful to be allies with GB.
He got an MBE. Can’t get much more recognition than a Nobel Prize. :-)
People talk about being proud that he’s British, or the UK & America being proud. It’s really without borders, physical or mental.
Because Chris is an extraordinary HUMAN BEING. Chris did what he did, without hesitation, knowing he could die. That is REALLY what a hero is-people think they are sportsmen & stars, but this man personified it.
I thank the Universe for giving this man to be a role model to our children of the world.
I just got to the “rough justice” part & it’s harsh. I would want to pass some sort of judgement. Rather, my brain tells me to-that I should. But I can’t. Because like him, these are all the events who made him the person who he is. The person who is a hero.
He is honest and modest and himself. A person to be admired. We never know our purpose in life or why things happen. This possibly gives a reason. Preparation for the future.
@@yateleyhypnotherapy2111im sorry but that is such a western mindset. That type of morals is not found worldwide.
It's actually quite refreshing seeing a man with this amount of valor without any kind of media training or coaching just being visibility nervous about talking about himself. It's just not something you'd expect and he's just being human. Great interview 🤙
How do you know that he hasn’t had any personal coaching?
@@Discrete222 because he seems tense talking Infront of a camera. That indicates to me he's not comfortable in the situation.
Completely humble, not yelling and screaming look at me, look what I did.
Instead doing the exact opposite, and saying he really can’t discuss it.
Nervous and a little shaky on camera. Just a great down to earth dude.
Someone that does the UK proud.
One of the real hero’s, not some toffy nosed asshole in a suit, taking all the credit from the actual people that do the work.
I’m 100% sure this is why the British establishment have bound him up so tight.
They all wanted his to be kept anonymous and they wanted to take responsibility for his actions. Pretending to be the ones who were actually responsible for the rescue. Thanks to them and nobody else, they sent in some un-named member of the SAS. Someone who will stay anonymous, but for whom they personally will be happy taking all the credit for, and shaking all the hands of the leaders of thankful nations.
Th acts why they hate him. Jealously!
@@Discrete222watch the other interviews. Look at how well they tell their stories, how composed they are. Bit too much of a coincidence for them to be great public speakers
@@AiR1DaN not really. Some people are just naturally confident. Doesn’t necessarily mean they took some kind of public speaking class.
People don't always realise how rough certain areas of the UK are and the effects it can have throughout your life.
God bless you Chris. Thank you for your service.Fitting in is overrated. You're enough as you are.
Shawn Ryan is doing something that needs to be done for such a long time coming. I have lost many Marines to suicide and having Shawn bringing the guests that he has on this platform has been amazing and eye-opening in so many different ways. So honored to be a pay member to help out with your cause. Semper fi brother.
Thank you for your service and support towards the show.
I think about this all the time. If you’re over a certain age you were probably told not to ask vets about their experiences….and heck it seemed like they didn’t want to talk. But it’s sad thinking about how many stoic men from WW2 or even Vietnam are dying off and they are taking their stories with them. And from a certain perspective those stories are American history and that’s ultimately what Shawn is respectfully prying out of them
But after watching 100+ hours of his show I’m starting to wonder about the stoic men in my life who passed on…..cause some of these guys are just as stoic but on some level it seems like them sharing is almost therapeutic. Ti just get it out one good time
In a nutshell it makes me want to reach out to a guy I know. We have a great relationship but he’s never said much about his time spent operating
Lastly….Shawn is filling a void. This is niche’y content but its so good
@@davidaldridge5716 Well during World War 2 and even some parts of the population of America during Vietnam, the citizenry was much more naive than they are now, and at least part of it was naive during the Vietnam era, but World War 2 ? Very nice population karma so the men were stoic not to protect themselves, but in my opinion it was to protect the innocence of their family.
But now we're in the generation of live leak, and innocence has sort of been lost which makes the fact that we're running towards war even more concerning
@@claudeyaz that’s an interesting way to think about it
@davidaldridge5716 is completely true. I have been in for a little over 14 years now, so i completely understand where you're coming from.
On behalf of all British citizens, we thank you for your service. Your courage, actions and sacrifices that day do not go unnoticed. Your unwavering bravery and selfless actions have not only touched the lives of them you saved but have inspired gratitude and admiration. You are the true spirit of a hero!!! Thank you Christian 🫡 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Shame on our government but we the people stand with you!🇬🇧
Well said. It’s devastating that our government have treated him this way.
Mate... honestly ..save your American thankyou for your service bullshit....just by writing that everyone knows your not from the UK...we choose to serve...we don't need a round of applause at seaworld for a feelgood factor
@mikejames987 aren't you a fking fun bag Mike
Well said 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@mikejames987 - a little harsh fella the Americans are our cousins after all. And most of us love them!!
Can’t believe a guy of this caliber still hasn’t felt he’s accomplished in the public’s eyes. Christian you’ve made it bro.
The U.K. government doesn't want independent thinking people who are brave enough to think they can make a difference. They don't want us to be inspired, but we are! Thank you for sharing and for shining your bright light. I'm so proud you're flying the flag 🙏✨️
I was crying out loud. This man deserves THE WORLD. Much love to you Christian❤️
As a grateful Kenyan, I would like to personally thank Christian for saving my fellow Kenyan lives and Shwan Ryan for giving us this beautiful opportunity to appreciate this super-warrior's life and experiences. Dear Christian, we are deeply grateful, and we will be more than happy to return the favor. May God bless you.
lol
TIA
@timoakes450 what did you find funny about what he said?
@@MC-zr7hl I sent lots of love mate-out
What a beautiful message
Hi Shawn,
I am really happy that you had Mr. Craighead on. As a Kenyan who was going to the University that is right next to the Dusit D2 mall at the time it was attacked, I am very much thankful for Christian and his selfless actions that day. He is forever a legend in Kenya.
“I was thankful that it was me”. Had me choking up 14 minutes in.
The word HERO is thrown very easily....THIS man is a hero!! Well done sir.
I lost both legs in Afghanistan over a decade ago and I still struggle to find purpose. A lot of us do, so you are not alone Chris. You are not a “one time use tool” I can assure you that brother. You have a lot to offer still as you can see by all of the comments on this interview of people you have helped. Nothing will ever compare to the sense of service we got from the military but there are always ways we can still be of service to others.
Thanks for your service brother
You are still more whole than a lot of people will ever be. You dared to put it all on the line for others. Many will never step up in the first place. That's strength. Massive respect. Thank you for being you.
You’re here. Wherever here is.
Pain is not to gain any matter but from above,
Connecting and creating we find love.
It’s dark and uncomfortable, cold,still,wet with doubts.
To the light of honor and happiness you’re
Here.
God bless brother. Thank you for your service to us all in each country
God Bless You and Yours Dude.
I hope from my small little niche in cold Canada here that god blesses you in this life and next. Thank you for sacrificing your safety and being willing to fight for the shared principles of our two countries. We owe veterans such as yourself a great debt for the courage it takes to put it all on the line for us.
Training, taxidriver, haircut, shower, hostage rescue then home in time for a cuppa. Different breed. Legend. Craig you are a hero and it's great to know we still have people like you still in our country. The government has let you down but the people will stand with you. Thankyou for your service
Amen he's a amazing person
“May God bless you many times today.”
I felt that in my soul. Thank you for this story.
Christian, your comment that you never let an argument go unresolved, hits home for me. My high school girlfriend and I had a fight while I was 8 months into my enlistment. She was killed in a car wreck the following weekend. I carried guilt for years that the last words she heard from me was in anger. About three years later I dreamed of her, we where having coffee at a cafe and I said how sorry I was. She said that she had forgave me and that I could let the guilt go. To this day I believe her spirit met me to allow me to grow and learn. It was a lesson that I try to follow through with today.
Thank you warrior. Reunited in heaven for sure.
Thank you for your service. May she Rest in peace.
Respect and goodwill from U.K.
God represented her as to show you what happened
💜🙏🏼🕊
These SAS guys are on another level of toughness, mainly mental. I find them inspiring. It takes a special type of person to pass selection.
Yeah they don’t want the best guy. They want “Right guy”
@@m4a1_delta66 The right guy is the best guy is the right guy is the best guy.
@@chumleyknot always.
Green berets, army rangers, navy seals, etc.
@@DabBerDan47210Yes, always.
You can tell that this guy has a lot more to say but can't get it out. I can't imagine the trauma he has endured, God bless this man
He was blessed by that angel of God.. that’s where he got that fire.. that was supernatural blessings from God.. that flow state won’t ever happen again Chris unless it comes from God.
The tears .. and everything that’s all touch from God.. Glory praise and Honor to God.!!
Thought god said thou shall not kill??
Clearly you have not read the Bible. God has Armys God has sent many to battle.
"Then eventually I went home for a cup of tea"
Glad you brits are on our side 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Most people dont realise just how important tea is ! Us Brits will literaly stop in the middle of a firefight to get "a brew on" if necessary!! No one example captures how deeply tea drinking was embedded in the fabric of British everyday life than the decision of the government in 1942 to buy up every available pound of tea from every country in the world except Japan.!!! I believe the crown jewels were moved into about 3 seperate locations to protect them from german bombs, tea was housed in over 500 locations !
Glad you Yanks are on our side! 🤣 Your war machine is something else!
That really cracked me up 😂
And that he said it so matter-of-fact!
@@adz951 lol it was cold for sure 🥶
such an earnest and honest moment 😅 we really are like that. No matter the circumstances, we'll find ourselves thinking "aw I could use a wee cuppa tea about now, that'll help." Severe trauma, heartache, loss, hostage situation... tea afterwards is the beginning to healing.
Christian is the real deal! A true hero in every sense of the word! Humble, kind, brave...
And a murder.
@@AntonioGarmsci-cy5vt Seven hundred souls are alive today and that's your contribution.... Says more about you than Christian Craighead. ☺
@@AntonioGarmsci-cy5vt Why are you here?
@@AntonioGarmsci-cy5vt A BMF who saved 700 people .
@@AntonioGarmsci-cy5vtJust another internet Troll.
Mr. Christian Craighead: Thank you for saving American Lives !!!
How about lives period lolll
God has already blessed you Christian. I will add my still small prayer for him to continue to do so as you definitely deserve every one. Thank You
Makes me proud to be British 🇬🇧.. Thank you for your service.
🇬🇧✊🏽🇬🇧
I should state although, Proud to be British, I also feel embarrassed that as a country Britain did not make this man a national hero, and that I feel disappointed by our non recognition of his heroics.
@@user-hb4wm6lh9f These guys put their life on the line and die for our country and get treated worse than the illegal refugees who enter our country. Look at the way we treat the Ghurkas. Proud to be British not proud of my government or leaders in charge.🇬🇧✊🏽🇬🇧
To all these guys Thank you for your services ❤Then Now And In The Future
@user-hb4wm6lh9f happens here in the US as well. Service members globally always get over looked. Super sad
The amount of humbleness of this man to be full of courage and yet so timid is amazing! God bless you Christian !
“I think it’s because I’ve been betrayed all my life.”
Absolutely heart breaking.
Edit: Finished the episode, what a great interview. Christian Craighead is the embodiment of “Who Dares Wins”. What an absolute legend of a man. So humble! There are so many questions I would like to ask, but one above all! The man he picked up on the road, what was his name?!?!
Chris
He said in another interview that they shared the same birth month and first name. The guy didnt know what day he was born. Just the month and year.
What an amazing man, conditioned for selection from childhood but doesn’t realise it. He’s absolutely tough as nails. He said he’s unlucky but he is lucky for the rest of us. You have my support and proud to be British! Good luck for the future Chris.
When Chris talked about how he could see futher, hear better, think faster, and was stronger made me think of how the Holy spirit came into Sampson.
God holy spirit needed someone that day to save those people, and Christian was chosen, sounds a little like king David a warrior for God, and how wonderful and powerful Our God is. Blessings from Ireland to you and yours.
Or even Joshua who met the commander of the army of the Lord before taking over Jericho
YESSS!!!!
I was thinking of those mighty men of David. Image a whole platoon of men like this.
@@handelrussell1858 Yes!! David's Mighty Men and David himself were the world's first version of the Marine Raiders/SEALs/PJs/SF/SAS/SBS.
Mr. Craighead. You are what we ,in America, call a hero. Welcomed here anytime. God bless ya
Fair play the man, balls like a fucking Rhino!!
" Who he think he is? "
The guy who saved 700 people.
This dude is a true legend, i'm happy to find his interview, God bless him every day and give this legend a long and a good life.
I am a BIG fan of yours from
Kenya 🇰🇪 Shawn. Thanks for having Christian Craighead on. We watched live on TV as he went in, absolute badass. Saved lives and kicked ass. Salute him 🫡✊🏿
This guy's is the embodiment of the saying "it's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog" lots of respect
Message to Chris from Scottish UK citizen. The entire country is insanely proud of what you did and I am proud that you were serving defending me, my family and friends throughout your career. You did your job perfectly and saved a lot of lives. Our government is awful right now and they should have your back no matter what but unfortunately that's not the case, but just remember the British public will always have your back mate. Stick to your guns and change will come. Take care of yourself dude you're a legend! o7
Aussie and NZ too. A real living breathing legend that brings respect to the services.
King of hearts.
I'm a Northern Irish UK citizen, and family are ex forces. Dad is Scottish, Falkirk, ex Para served in different wars, and here too. I love our British soldiers. Only our government needs a good slap.
Do they "defend" us?
From who?
Well said Jock 🇬🇧🙏
I think the true poison of this country all lies in London
This guy is such a legend. We need a movie.
I would definetely buy Chris Craighead merch. That man is the reason so many people can hug their children, and continue to live their lives.
Chris, I’m a man from Manchester, England. I’d like to thank you for your service for our country and also thank you for the lives you saved.
I’m a 39 yo and went through some shit as a child, your story had tears rolling down my eyes and I’m not normally an emotional person. This UK government are a fucking disgrace and don’t deserve people like you serving in war zones for them.
I hope one day, you can find peace and live the rest of your life as happy as you deserve. 👏
Thanks to Shawn for bringing this hero to our screens. No1 podcast without a doubt.
I no longer live in the UK,but it appears Palestinian Protestors are more appreciated by the Politicians and many of the Public ( Who often have no real connection with the country& subsequently their not proud or Patriotic or just lack respect and an appreciation for the Military!)
But at least in the U.S they are ( with still room for improvement)
@@jerryoshea3116 I totally agree there. We have no national pride that I seen in my youth. We have some influential people who are finally being heard. Hopefully it’s not too late. I hope I don’t have to move form England but if it keeps on going the way it is, I may have to.
@@McfcMancs I understand,but the way the UK has forgotten to bolt all it's doors is amazing!
And I have no issue with 'New arrivals' working hard,learning the language & genuinely having some respect& gratitude and displaying some basic good manners!
But what we've been seeing ( for many yrs now) and with all of these recent Ant Israeli and Anti Jew Marches, the Terrorist attacks,the ' Beheading' of the Brit Soldier ( Lee Rigby may he R I.P). in SE London,that many of the new arrivals are not interested in Assimilation,they just want the Freebie Benefits' While telling the locals to go f##k themselves!
What a great account of this man Chris Craighead as a special forces UK operator! He is a humble warrior! God Bless Christian and also Shawn for his podcast show.
@@jerryoshea3116 Hear Hear to that - you couldn't of wrote that better
I’m a Brit and to hear this story makes me so proud we’ve got men like this in this country truly a British gem this story will last longer then are lifetime true bit history
Chris, you have become such a pawn in this crazy political game. You should have been recognized for nothing but amazing honor, integrity and bravery. You are a warrior of God. You are above government and humanity. If God is with you, who can be against you. I love that you make decisions with your heart. Peace be with you!
Fascinating interview. Christian is so far removed from the 'Hollywood' portrayal of a Special Forces guy. Nervous disposition, slight speech impediment, vulnerable, but still absolutely kick ass with the correct moral compass. Now wouldn't the life story of Obi Wan Nairobi make a great movie....
When he said "700" I started crying. This man is the best of us all.
700 what?
@@harryjohnson8371 700 civilians he saved that day.
I'm also British towards the gov and I'm British towards the mod and I'm British towards some personalities too.. 😄
When an interviewee cant be questioned in an interview. Good questions shame ob1 couldn't really give a good clear insight on culture or much else...but great interview none the less.
@@reasonabledoubt6908well the reason he can't is because in theory everything he did was illegal lol, he was just a guy with 0 authority, even if he saved a lot of people so he'd rather play it safe.
Just shows that even the most badass elite operators in the world have doubts and insecurities just like all of us. I respect Chris for being open and honest.
That’s why their the best they overcome the complications it’s as simple as this never stop till what you’ve set out to do is achieved LL THE SAS🇬🇧
@@BigUknowho1000g*they're, not their. Different meaning 😂
@@goodputin4324get over yourself tote
The way you swallow your pain, makes my chest hurt. Bless you Christian. Not in vain all we live. All has a purpose and all has a meaning. Through extreme heat and huge pressure, coal is transformed to diamant. So is the human through his pain. You are a true warrior, not by your army training, but by your shining Spirit.
I honour your existance and make a bow. Thank you, for all that you ARE!
An enthralling podcast. My father Terry Jickells was A sq 22 SAS for over 22 years. I still live in Hereford and if ever I saw Craig I'd shake his hand and as a free spirit offer him a cuppa tea and chat about all the positive stuff in life. I'll try and make that happen in the higher realms. Inspiring conversation. Mark (Hereford)
@@riverdeep399 Not sure why it's useful but between 1958 and 1980. He ran the demolitions wing, selection with Lofty Wiseman, R Squadron and was somewhat of a free fall legend. He was a good man-a good teacher.
@@riverdeep399 Well, my dad was a well respected member and was busy so it might be they worked together.
As a Brit, and former Royal Marine Commando living in Canada , it’s great to see a SAS guest on your show …… Great interview
A serious question sir. Have you had any experiences with encountering Sasquatch?
@@snuffthemagicdragon9721if he's met your mother then fucking yes hahahaha
Hoofin dit. Cheers
You guys are top notch! From, US Navy vet. Cheers.
@@snuffthemagicdragon9721 Depends on if he lives in British Columbia or not , the coastal rainforest is prime sasquatch habitat !
As a British Citizen, and fellow Geordie who grew up in the same town. Your story is an inspiration, and represents the best that Newcastle, England and Great Britain has to offer. Regardless of what some of our stiff political establishment have to say, our Country needs men and women of your character. Thank you.
Get out of Belfast. It's Irish 😊
@@goodputin4324more like the UN nowadays
Facts
What town is that?
@@goodputin4324You’re being run by the EU these days mate, Ireland is a puppet state of elite globalists in Brussels and your puppet leaders do their bidding. And there’s no love lost between Northerners in England and the political elite in Westminster, the Irish and working class Englishmen have a lot more in common than you think
The Army Cadets saved my life !! You have to be from Britain in the 70‘s / 80‘s to really understand how true that is. The Cadets kept me out of trouble and taught me so much. Discipline, perseverance and respect.
As a English person that has probably watched literally every SRS video, it’s an absolute honour to watch this episode thank you Shawn and thanks Christian for your service we all support you here in the UK mate, god bless
Are you happy having an Indian as PM?
@@goodputin4324 he was born in Southampton, anyways even if he is Indian he can run uk because India is part of the commonwealth 🤣🤣 anyhow I don’t care where any of the PM’s are from as long as they do what they are empowered to do
As an American Mr. Craighead I just want to say that was a very compelling and inspirational story and thank you for your service!
... he barely said anything though... that was almost 4 hours of the most vague stuff I've ever heard. Minus his pathfinder story with his first combat experience. This was a classic legend being too humble and not opening up. You could tell Shawn was a little defeated when he refused to answer alot of the questions.
@@M1ndTrixlol shawn was made to earn his money on this one
@@M1ndTrix You need to understand that he cannot tell the full story due to the ongoing legal proceedings. When I recommended Chris be interviewed by Shawn I actually mentioned that his previous interviews were as you described. I hoped by the time he got on The SRS that he would be able to speak freely. If you learned anything from this interview, I hope that you would see that Chris is a man of integrity that is compelled to do the right thing - ALWAYS. His reticence is due to that.
@zeroalphatwo2474 I mean I do understand ... I just figured if you're doing a podcast like SRS that would have been sorted out. So I still stand by statement. Don't go on till you can actually tell your story.
Gonna take me a couple days to watch this but I'm invested
Absolutely a legend sitting with you. Hands down the most respectful interviewer and interviewee.
I know almost everyone here listening is either American or British, but as a proud American man who is married to a beautiful Kenyan woman, Kenyans are some of the most amazing, beautiful souls on the face of the planet; and I want to thank you Chris for saving so many beautiful souls that day. You truly are a gift sent by God. ❤🙌🏽
Greetings from germany
I'm South African. Living in central Africa. I agree with you wholeheartedly
Indian here...
Germany again
Kenyan in Kenya
Watching this through, Christian is basically a man with a good heart. Tough, brutal journey, but he is a moral man.
Good on him and I hope he has every success, he’s earned it.
Idk if "self-centered" is the right word for it, but he definitely has some stuff he needs to work on. That was blatantly obvious throughout the entire interview. But hey man, not to take anything away from insanely honorable and distinguished career, I guess I'm just saying we all got stuff we need to work on LOL
Even the guys terrorist look at as the boogeyman😅
@@Brock_Corb just delete this, literally a pointless comment
@@ispeakterpanese3327 I will, just as soon as you put your purse down
That was incredibly weak. @@Brock_Corb
@@ravecave9400 just like your PR @ bench-press....
Your browser history doesn't lie, we know you've been searching for anchor arms
I am Canadian and my English coworker just told me your story several days ago and then UA-cam showed me this podcast. Truly an impressive story and man, Thank you for your service.
I truly missed my calling and life took different directions, but I truly believe I was meant for the special forces, now at 30 having gone another route and now have problems etc that would stop me now joining. These conversations/interviews documentaries make me feel an affinity in some respect and means a lot to me, thanks Shawn! Great channel amazing interview!!
Sure buddy lol
@@flintsky7706 I’ll make sure they play moby for you….💀😂💀😂
@@flintsky7706 salty weirdo.
You may have done great things but it wasn’t meant to be! God has other plans for you that must be better. ❤
@@suzc2167 and it was so! Than you for the positivity ❤️
I thank Chris for his Service. As a British citizen, but more importantly a fellow Northern Englishman. It makes me very proud to hear his story. Pity our Government dont honour him enough. 🇬🇧🏴
it is a pity but at the same time, command exists for a reason..
@@RogerYeahmon Yes. To prioritise International agendas, over recognising the bravery and sacrifice over its own patriotic citizens.
@@carlwoods4564 that's the romantic answer.. and yes this time the operative pulled it off but in general you can't have everyone running around doing what they want..
@@RogerYeahmon fair point.
@@RogerYeahmon But its "Who Dares Wins". Not "Who seeks permission first wins".
This was lowkey a therapy session Chris needed. Shawn asked questions well and allowed Chris to open up and explore his inner thoughts and barriers, which I dont think he has before. Great podcast and more Brits needed on SRS!
❤
Every-time, I watch your show I forget how great of an interviewer you are. Also you have greatest guest! Thanks for putting all yours out in the universe!
I was bullied at school and abused at home. My childhood was my war zone. Even with the decades it took to be a functional human. I too am grateful it was me because it had to be someone. I knew i could handle it and recover. Being SAd almost destroyed me, but i recovered. I never heard anyone say they were grateful for their trauma before until now. Im grateful to see there are others who are.
Scandinavian veteran and brother in Christ here. How God used you in Kenya on that day in 2019 is just beautiful. Truly one of the most amazing and powerful stories I have ever heard. A true warrior and inspiration to us all. Hopefully your story ultimately will bring not only exitement about the 22 SAS but also many people who are agnostic to the Lord Christ.
God bless!
Amen!!!
I fought back tears after a few min. into the interview. Than realizing that this young man is what all of us veterans wanted to accomplish. USAF veteran . He is an inspiration
God Bless you
This was absolutely beautiful.. Thank you Shawn for pushing Christian to open up more, his reasoning for being so closed up really hit home hard. I don’t blame him for being cautious about what he says, my whole life I’ve always walked on egg shells afraid to open back up just to get abandoned.. wish him the best please bring him back on!
This guy is amazing and still broken this courageously sad man needs our support!!
Chris is so calm, so deliberate and measured. Then when he said “the last time I fucking checked, the motto of 2-2 is who dares wins” sent chills through my body! Holy moly
Agreed.
You’ve been watching too many movies.
@@AC-wz9tx you obviously don’t know who this guy is. This is the guy those types of movies are based on.
@@ImperiumRacinghow do you know him? Or do you think you know him because of how he’s portrayed on the internet?
@@Discrete222 I have watched several hours of interviews on multiple podcasts with him and done some internet research on him because his story is so incredible. He is a true badass and humble af. The only reason he’s on podcasts is because people have heard stories about him and wanted him on. He did not seek out any media attention. But what he did do was serve his country for decades doing one of the deadliest jobs and after retiring he performed one of the bravest acts this century saving countless lives mostly by himself. He also doesn’t spill the beans on much of his military training or military experience because he is a professional (refreshing considering a TON of Americans are now giving out every detail of their service just to make a name and some money). So no I haven’t met him, but with average intelligence and some effort you can get a great read on people. Maybe you need to watch some more of him to realize it’s not “how the internet portrays him” he’s a legit badass. What does that even mean anyways, dudes been on only a few podcasts hahah the internet isn’t trying to do anything with this guy.
Maybe you need to level yourself up like the previous commenter because you both are clearly jealous of this man’s success in life.
“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”
Just a quote from a challenge coin I have and man this guy really lived up to that sentiment. What a podcast… wow, thank you Chris for being the person you are and thanks to Shawn for this platform. So much good content here!
Omg I'm crying 😢 you make sure you tell this man he is loved by so many , God Bless from Tennessee
Blessed man he saved us in 2019
Here in the U.K. we are extremely proud of you and the SAS.
I'm from the UK and I can't tell you how proud I am of Christian Craighead. He is a true legend. I just want to say thanks to him.😊
This hero is the reason I found this channel last year because I watched a video about him and then this channel popped up for me later. I’m so happy he came onto the show! What an amazing human being and a true hero. Thank your for your service Christian Craighead ❤
I'm British and I'm proud of Christian and the rest of the sas soldiers who sacrifice so much to keep our country safe,good luck to him and his former colleagues..
🇬🇧✊🏽🇬🇧
As an ordinary citizen of the UK, thankyou Chris, you epitomise all that is good about our armed services.
My father served in WW2 in the desert in the early days of the SAS, he too would be proud of those that have followed the tradition!
The high level pissing contest that the British establishment got into in no way reflects on the respect us Americans have for the skill and heart that the SAS personnel possess. For hundreds of years now from the time of the red coat marines serving on ships through modern times these men are recognized as consistently among the best trained, most effective and distinguished fighters in the world.
SAME -THANKS -LOL
This interview was absolutely amazing for me. My huge takeaway was that Chris would burst into tears completely spontaneously for some time after his heroic rescue in Nairobi. I went to Vietnam in 1967 and for several years after returning I would burst into tears with no provocation. He is the first guy I ever heard say that and I never shared that with the guys I Served with. That was extraordinary for me to hear. Shawn is doing a great thing with his podcast. Thank You.
Sorry you went through all that and still suffer.
Thank you for your service 🙏 . My Grandpa is a marine that served in Vietnam. “Once a Marine always a Marine”
My father was in the British Army WW II and I have a lot of issues with him, the greatest problem for me (one of them): I saw him never cry - never in nearly 7o years. He can´t show emotions at all, he can´t speak about. For me, that is sad.
To all other men: show your emotions, its a gift.
The first interview with someone from my homeland that I actually feel proud of for quite a long time. Keep spreading your message it was so inspiring. Thank you both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for showing up and defending those who couldn't defend themselves. You're a hero, Chris!
I am from the UK and I could not be prouder to have a guy from the UK do such a selfless act.
And when he spoke about the angel.
My whole body went goosebumpy wow.. ❤
I’m an American, and I thank you for saving 700 innocent people.. wherever they come from. It saddens me your country didn’t stand behind you in your heroic act.
The country stands behind Craig...snivelling rat politicians, who are determined to undermine the west and our way of life and freedoms don't- they hate freedom
What a human. I don't know much about much , but I do know when ppl a great soul's,, this man is a force to be onared & thanked every day
Perfect example of no good deed goes unpunished.
Saw the thumbnail and my heart dropped cause this episode hit close to home , my dad was staying in the hotel and just happened to go to a meeting not too far away that very day in Nairobi .couldn't think of what would happened to him if he stayed that day but I'm glad there was somobody covered in spirit to do what others could not .Thank you Christian Craighead🙏🙏🙏
Christian is such a humble guy ....... A very emotive podcast.
Chris, thank you . A tough childhood made you a survivor, and I am so very glad that you did. May God bless and keep you all your remaining days. May they be many and happy❤
Christian
It is my SINGULAR HONER to have known you. Cannot imagine brother what you have experienced. But you are the man you are for it. You are the FREAKING SUPERMAN! You are NOT tool. You are GOD’s gift ❤Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your FORTITUDE! It would an honor to meet you brother!
“There are no enemies or friends; only teachers.”
I can’t say why, but that quote brought me to my knees.
This resonates with me too, life is an experience, good and bad, we learn from these experiences to help us grow and mature as a person.
I hear you and I get you
Brilliant really
Different understanding when you hear it the way you need to.
Its nonsense though. There are enemies and friends.
When I heard Chris describe the encounter along the road with the man, I immediately thought of the Bible verse Hebrews 13:2 ”Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.“ Godspeed sir!
yes i thought that immediately , divine appointment that day
Wow even heroes struggle to find purpose. Chris everyone is proud of you and inspire to be half the man you are. Prayers to you sir to find your peace.
Such a professional warrior, and so humble.
As much as I, and everyone else, wants to hear of the details - it’s still amazing to listen to him speak.
He seems so lonely, sad, lost....
He wants and deserves unconditional love....acceptance. He struggled to keep going when his life was miserable. No wonder he feels so alone. He just wants to be accepted for who he is. He has let what others, the UK government, bullies, and family affect what he thinks and feels about himself. DON'T LET OTHERS OPINIONS OF you affect YOU. Chris you are worthy of happiness, love, acceptance.
Be proud of who YOU ARE!
You fought hard to keep going and to survive all the violence. Sounds like it made your heart hard and closed, but look at what you accomplished and what a good person you are and have been. Your Grandma truly loved you. I can understand how the bullying affected you and not being accepted by your family was so painful. You have such a kind, loving heart. Remember, you deserve love, and you are worthy of it. ❤ Be strong in opening up your heart to love. Share your whole story with others, that's your purpose.❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏 Find your faith and people to support you. It helps toget through it. I hope you find peace.
Well said
Shawn, you walked Christian through that interview like a true big brother with discretion, sensitivity and utter respect. That interview was deep, very touching and inspiring. PS. The angel and God confession was mega. My own life was transformed after very similar and powerful reality changing experience in my life.
God bless you Shawn and shine His face upon you.!! 🙏🏼
You were actually alright Sean did the business on this one
I think god is communism.
@@outdatedfarmequipment2702 His Kingdom is not of this world. This whole world and all it ism's is captivity especially communism. He came to set the captives free.
@@outdatedfarmequipment2702organized religion, not God himself
@@revelation9125 its easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle then it is for the rich man to enter the kingdom of god matthew ninteen twenty four.