British 22 SAS Operator Saves 700+ Lives During the Nairobi DusitD2 Complex Attack

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  • @ShawnRyanClips
    @ShawnRyanClips  5 місяців тому +108

    Thanks for watching everyone. You can watch the full episode with Christian Craighead here ua-cam.com/video/PiWkym0T78c/v-deo.htmlsi=nUujAMDx7n4UREDh Additionally if you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show you can join the community. www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite

    • @fearrogue
      @fearrogue 5 місяців тому +5

      Dudes a G

    • @nickybjammin7629
      @nickybjammin7629 5 місяців тому +2

      I have no idea what this guy is but it sounds like he’s The Jam💯💪🏼

    • @shanebarfield2925
      @shanebarfield2925 5 місяців тому +5

      What a true HERO....700 lives saved...GOD BLESS HIM....Thank you Shawn for all you DO!

    • @bobmatthew5012
      @bobmatthew5012 4 місяці тому +2

      You have to get Delta operator Sgt. Thomas Payne on the show. Medal of Honor recipient

    • @forrestpegues2912
      @forrestpegues2912 4 місяці тому +1

      😮❤🎉Well,I don't know what exactly went down ❤😢 here or where exactly this was, BUT,Either This Amazing Talented Man,Special Operator,Seal Team,whichever, Encounterd A Deamon That Day OR He Encounterd A ANGEL 😇 UNAWARES! FO REAL DOE's! May God Bless and Keep You Always and Forevermore! HUZZAH! FORTITIER! Mac allasdairs-🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland!🥰🥰🥰🫨

  • @legion162
    @legion162 5 місяців тому +2166

    Sports people are called heroes, film stars are called heros, this guy here is one of the very few real heros

    • @damansbedi
      @damansbedi 5 місяців тому +29

      Yet nobody knows his name. This world is upside down. And flat lol

    • @JacobArmstrong-ez5ts
      @JacobArmstrong-ez5ts 5 місяців тому +37

      100% of film stars and 99.99% of sports stars would just freeze and cry for Mommy!

    • @haveaday1812
      @haveaday1812 5 місяців тому

      @@JacobArmstrong-ez5tsNot Pat Tillman. He’d jump up and yell “I’m Pat Fk’n Tillman!!” And get shot in the face by his own men.

    • @eclipsewrecker
      @eclipsewrecker 5 місяців тому +8

      He’s a savior. Those two words get confused.

    • @Dwightaroundyolips
      @Dwightaroundyolips 5 місяців тому +1

      True that shit

  • @BADDTV
    @BADDTV 5 місяців тому +1524

    Understand that this man. grabbed his kit. and stormed a hotel with active gunmen inside. not knowing if they could bring the entire building down around him. didn't know the layout in any detail and rescued ALOT of innocent people. this man makes me proud to be British.

    • @CainnechK
      @CainnechK 5 місяців тому +69

      It’s sad that he seems nervous to talk about it tho almost like he’s worried he will end up in prison. this is the type of situation that u wish his government would just back him completely and say he was given orders to go.

    • @cornbread4everyone555
      @cornbread4everyone555 5 місяців тому +38

      @@CainnechK I don't doubt they told him to not give many details but lets be honest here no way in hell would they ever charge him with anything related to this incident because public opinion would be so wildly against it

    • @CainnechK
      @CainnechK 5 місяців тому +3

      @@cornbread4everyone555 Agreed

    • @threadtapwhisperer5136
      @threadtapwhisperer5136 5 місяців тому +34

      Dude, im proud that you are proud to be British.
      This dude definitely was divinely ordained to deliver the find out portions, y'know, the stuff what happens once people think theyd like to fuck around.
      Dudes a stone cold beast of a badass.
      Definitely made from different cloth than I know I am.
      Id love to think Id be that dude, but thats some outright comfortable familiarity with dudes own capabilities and the drive to save innocent folks.
      Thats a damn helluva a badass man right there. We Americans im sure would love to makw dude some tea again....
      (I'm 100% kidding, I have nothing but admiration and respect for this badass. 😂)

    • @weeknders
      @weeknders 5 місяців тому +6

      Stud

  • @maga7579
    @maga7579 5 місяців тому +1070

    The dude met his guardian angel... You were never alone brother

    • @georgeelder8415
      @georgeelder8415 4 місяці тому +30

      Yes, he did.

    • @Loren_Vosser
      @Loren_Vosser 4 місяці тому +35

      This comment gave me chills down my spine ...

    • @alananderson4316
      @alananderson4316 4 місяці тому +22

      ​@@Loren_Vosser
      The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
      Jesus said, "the time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent ye and believe the gospel." Mark 1:15
      and "except ye be converted and become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
      Matthew 18:3
      He also said, "the kingdom of God is within you."
      Luke 17:21
      "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
      Romans 14:17
      The Lord bless you

    • @moniquefleming3738
      @moniquefleming3738 4 місяці тому +32

      I understood exactly. Mine has said my name when saving my life. It felt like a loud, resounding booming voice from God. He told me to stop my car immediately and pull over. My two year old heard him. I pulled over, terrified. A minute later, a black mustang going over 100 mph plowed into three cars in front of where I was. Everyone was killed. The cop who asked why I pulled over believed me when I told him my guardian angel told me to. He said he's witnessed it several times in accidents.

    • @pmartin6086
      @pmartin6086 3 місяці тому +13

      ​@moniquefleming3738 An angel protected my car from a serious accident. I have no idea how we were not hit when I had to slam on the brakes to avoid a slow-moving car on a very busy highway. There was so much traffic. When we were able to get off the highway and give ourselves a minute I looked at the clock and it said 3:33. I looked up what it meant and the first thing that popped up was "The Son of Man is near". I am still overwhelmed by it years later. ✝️🙏

  • @online247365
    @online247365 4 місяці тому +551

    "I think there's video evidence of someone who looks like me doing stuff like that." God bless this incredibly humble heroic man!

    • @bearded1derr
      @bearded1derr Місяць тому +3

      Anyone know where I can find this alleged video evidence? Is it public?

    • @BarryB.Benson
      @BarryB.Benson Місяць тому +4

      @@bearded1derrya, at least it was. I saw videos on UA-cam, I think u can just search up British SAS saves people or something like that

    • @justabyte3157
      @justabyte3157 Місяць тому

      @@bearded1derr ua-cam.com/video/TSHDAx1Htvk/v-deo.html

    • @danielbrowniel
      @danielbrowniel Місяць тому

      @@bearded1derr ua-cam.com/video/Q1kGEv8HLks/v-deo.html
      I found this alleged movie-picture in 5 second of alleged trying.

  • @rifles_up2263
    @rifles_up2263 5 місяців тому +597

    Pick up a hitchhiker,get a haircut,have lunch,catch a shower then head over to the hotel on some gangster shit and save 700 ppl

    • @segueoyuri
      @segueoyuri 3 місяці тому +11

      no biggy

    • @gavindawson3108
      @gavindawson3108 3 місяці тому +19

      side quests do be fun sometimes though

    • @326159487d
      @326159487d Місяць тому +1

      Sounds like a regular Tuesday

  • @Derrick_Makori
    @Derrick_Makori 5 місяців тому +308

    The fact that I was in dusit when it happened and he rescued me I owe him my life great gentleman

    • @foryourspirit3995
      @foryourspirit3995 2 місяці тому +5

      Did you do a write up and post it online?

    • @NotaGabeItch
      @NotaGabeItch 2 місяці тому +3

      Wow! Thanks for sharing! I am sorry you went through that experience.

    • @minniegirl175
      @minniegirl175 5 днів тому

      That's incredible. Thank God you're okay. God bless 🙌 ❤

  • @spaxxow
    @spaxxow 5 місяців тому +848

    Obi-Wan Nairobi. Absolute feckin legend.

    • @mattysee24
      @mattysee24 5 місяців тому +11

      That nickname is so fuckin cringe, please come up with something that respects the man, and doesn't belittle him to some fiction Nerd cartoon.

    • @Jeffro5564
      @Jeffro5564 5 місяців тому +2

      @@mattysee24exactly we don’t need woke crap

    • @JADC1111
      @JADC1111 5 місяців тому +28

      @@mattysee24lame

    • @Meme-ci5uu
      @Meme-ci5uu 5 місяців тому +50

      ⁠@@mattysee24can tell you’re a fun guy to be around, to the “nerds” you’re shitting on that is that name is the ultimate respect. Space Jesus is badass Christin is badass if anything’s lame it’s you buddy.

    • @Kingbimmy
      @Kingbimmy 5 місяців тому +28

      @@mattysee24chill tf out and let this person live. Just because you find it “cringe” doesn’t mean you should make them feel like shit.
      If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t speak at all.

  • @BigSalv
    @BigSalv 5 місяців тому +477

    No gloating, no clout chasing, no bulllshit. Absolute genuine man with respect to those events that happened that day. This man is one of the very few real heroes, bless this guy.

    • @ricktenter1631
      @ricktenter1631 5 місяців тому +16

      There are more than you know that never reach the limelight of social media. Yes Christian Craighead did an absolutely amazing thing, guided by Christ. But Dont short shortchange those who have saved even one life. I think Chris would agree.

    • @maxwelldurrans9272
      @maxwelldurrans9272 4 місяці тому +7

      @@ricktenter1631 yeah but you get his point mate, we're all on the same page here.

    • @Lioness_UTV
      @Lioness_UTV 4 місяці тому +7

      His lack of ego is astonishing ...

  • @chasgerding5258
    @chasgerding5258 5 місяців тому +640

    The man he picked up was an angel(midwayer), his face changed to reveal himself and bless him in the fight to come. From that moment on, he was a true warrior.

    • @Sizzle-zv3cp
      @Sizzle-zv3cp 5 місяців тому +77

      I honestly believe this

    • @oldman-badchess
      @oldman-badchess 5 місяців тому

      @@Sizzle-zv3cp100%

    • @adampalmer6491
      @adampalmer6491 5 місяців тому +52

      Or you could give the guy the respect he deserves rather than attributing it to a “higher power”

    • @yzwme586
      @yzwme586 5 місяців тому +35

      Or maybe he knew of the terrorist attack before it happened and was wishing him well 🤔

    • @chasgerding5258
      @chasgerding5258 5 місяців тому +65

      Throughout human history there are many occasions, where there are appearances of shall we say "Angels" that have saved or empowered people to do heroic acts, especially during wartime, even if they were not seen their presence was felt. You can read about these encounters or watch videos of men telling these stories. Not just me saying this. Interpretation is up to you, but these men who have these encounters attribute it to guarding angels for the most part. I firmly believe in spiritual beings and their power to help shield and guide the humans they watch over.

  • @Josh-ql3be
    @Josh-ql3be 4 місяці тому +135

    As a Kenyan and a Englishman, I have to say "thank you, Chris". The word 'hero' doesn't even scratch the surface.

  • @jeremycortese
    @jeremycortese 5 місяців тому +520

    This guy, man… chills. Godsend he was.

    • @ieatoutoften872
      @ieatoutoften872 2 місяці тому +1

      I am middle aged. My life experience revealed that God answers prayers through people (in this case, an off duty Special Air Service, Operator).

    • @ieatoutoften872
      @ieatoutoften872 2 місяці тому +1

      @JeremyCortese
      I am in my 5th decade of life. What I witnessed and learned in my 1st decade, and EVERY decade thereafter, is that God answers prayers through people (in this case , the Queen's, off duty, Special Air Service Operator).

  • @yvespenaflor4610
    @yvespenaflor4610 5 місяців тому +356

    A single SAS operator do this. Imagine the whole 22nd SAS 😮

    • @hefttefla4372
      @hefttefla4372 4 місяці тому +7

      Kinda wierd, it's like saying if Messi can score 100 goals imagine the rest of Barcelona, competence is individual.

    • @DJM2023_
      @DJM2023_ 4 місяці тому +66

      ⁠@@hefttefla4372you’ve missed the point

    • @Casey13F
      @Casey13F 4 місяці тому

      Nah it's valid. The dudes he was playing were untrained....It's relative.@@DJM2023_

    • @goodputin4324
      @goodputin4324 4 місяці тому +9

      Not 22nd, 22. It's pronounced as twenty two SAS, not twenty second SAS

    • @jackwallfitness
      @jackwallfitness 4 місяці тому +14

      @@goodputin4324 its actually pronounced two two, and To edit my previous comment and stand corrected he was in 22 and not the reserves.

  • @markpriaulx3501
    @markpriaulx3501 5 місяців тому +132

    These are the people that we should be putting up on pedestals and calling Hero's, not famous athletes and movies stars!

  • @Synthesis..
    @Synthesis.. 4 місяці тому +91

    This man is a straight badass and a Hero. Going down there without any orders or intel of the area just shows this man’s character and how he is a protector of innocence against evil. Thank you Chris.

  • @briankimani3864
    @briankimani3864 4 місяці тому +85

    I'm from Nairobi Kenya, a big Thank you Obi-Wan Nairobi. God bless you

  • @sirloin9348
    @sirloin9348 Місяць тому +7

    It's disturbing this man is being investigated for being a real hero and saving hundreds of innocent people. He deserves the utmost respect and nothing less.

  • @rvanheukelum
    @rvanheukelum 5 місяців тому +54

    This is the kind of man every man wishes to be.

  • @jacqueokatch9907
    @jacqueokatch9907 5 місяців тому +257

    Thanks for ur service for my country Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪

    • @minniegirl175
      @minniegirl175 5 місяців тому +12

      Hi from America! Do you know why there is such secrecy about this?

    • @jacqueokatch9907
      @jacqueokatch9907 5 місяців тому +8

      @@minniegirl175 honestly no

    • @louisbarasa5741
      @louisbarasa5741 5 місяців тому +9

      I was at home here where I live watching this live on T.V in Nairobi😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @benoneill4805
      @benoneill4805 5 місяців тому +37

      @@minniegirl175he has to get permission from the Ministry Of Defence to talk about any of it as he was a British asset at the time. It’s just the was the British Special forces work. If he releases details of what happened without permission he could be in serious trouble. It’s also a code of silence to a certain degree and loyalty to the SAS.

    • @alanaldpal950
      @alanaldpal950 5 місяців тому

      A code of silence for to or for the SAS….. kind of like what the Navy SEALS used to have ? @@benoneill4805

  • @jena3071
    @jena3071 5 місяців тому +48

    Excellent example of a soldier.
    To everyone who served or is serving.....thank you for the sacrifices you make to keep us safe.

  • @tomahawk5118
    @tomahawk5118 5 місяців тому +259

    Perhaps you fulfilled your ultimate purpose and every training, every mission, every blessing was meant for you and others to save so many lives.

    • @bradw3869
      @bradw3869 4 місяці тому +14

      "One way of looking at this might be that, for 42 years, I've been making small regular deposits in this bank of experience: education and training," said US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. "And on January 15, the balance was sufficient so that I could make a very large withdrawal."
      Chris' story reminds me of this quote from sullenberger.

  • @craigwindsor5161
    @craigwindsor5161 5 місяців тому +103

    'i think theres video evidence of someone who looks like me doing somethings like that', WOW!!! what a clip of an interview

  • @janetcrane59
    @janetcrane59 4 місяці тому +28

    I would love to see men like him speak to young men in our world who have lost their way. So many soft angry kids who have given up on themselves and their communities. Im worried for this generation.

  • @truesouth4784
    @truesouth4784 4 місяці тому +110

    He is an Englishman. He is in the SAS. His buddy called him for help. What happened from then on was inevitable.

    • @cavecanem2826
      @cavecanem2826 4 місяці тому +5

      Perfectly said brother.

    • @brenics77
      @brenics77 4 місяці тому +10

      I don’t need to read any more comments. You nailed it. Imagine being the friend, and having this guy to call for help while terrified for your life. Legend.

    • @overthewebb
      @overthewebb 4 місяці тому +1

      The majority of SAS are Scottish, even if he wasn't so what's the point about being English? The SAS was created by a Scottish guy

    • @brenics77
      @brenics77 4 місяці тому +9

      @@overthewebb you understand the person we are discussing is English ? Your Scottish insecurity is odd. Your comment is very strange.

    • @overthewebb
      @overthewebb 4 місяці тому +2

      @@brenics77 I completely understood that fact that this guy was English. Nothing wrong with that, I grew up in England. As for the Scottish insecurity, that comment is odd considering you know fuck all about me and don't know I grew up in England ffs

  • @tommyrq180
    @tommyrq180 5 місяців тому +132

    I once had the honor of speaking to Medal of Honor winner, Air Force Major Bernard “Bernie” Fisher. His son was in my unit. Bernie got his MOH flying an A-1E Skyraider in 1966 in Vietnam when he landed on an overrun air strip to pick up a downed aviator. It had to be one of the greatest combat aviation rescues in history. Major Fisher confided in me that on that day, God spoke to him, much as it appears happened here to Chris, and told him what to do and that he would be safe. After absorbing massive fire from enemy forces who had overrun the air strip and stopping to get out of his cockpit to pull the downed aviator into his cockpit, Maj Fisher took off in less runway (it was littered with debris) length than his Skyraider should have allowed. He should never have made it. But he barely lifted over the trees and made it to safety with the rescued pilot draped over his lap. He told me God spoke clearly to him to land and save that pilot. I’ll never forget his sincerity, his forthrightness, his grace, and his overriding sense of peace and neither will any of us who heard him talk that day. Sometimes we all need some extra help when doing something heroic… 😊

    • @lonniecraddock3990
      @lonniecraddock3990 5 місяців тому +4

      At that point where the hitchhiker face and voice changed was the voice of God.

    • @Therealmudbone
      @Therealmudbone 5 місяців тому

      TLDR

    • @Irishhaf
      @Irishhaf 4 місяці тому +1

      I remember reading about that, amazing report.

    • @NIGHTSTALKER0069
      @NIGHTSTALKER0069 4 місяці тому

      Please say recipient not winner. You win trophies you earn the MOH and other military medals

    • @mr.joshuah1412
      @mr.joshuah1412 4 місяці тому

      @@NIGHTSTALKER0069 Shush

  • @benjamjarmin
    @benjamjarmin 5 місяців тому +116

    @8:20 "Is there anything you want me to ask you?" WHAT A QUESTION!!! WELL DONE SHAWN

    • @mrsoul4231
      @mrsoul4231 3 місяці тому +1

      That was pretty epic. Tremendous interviewing.

    • @segueoyuri
      @segueoyuri 3 місяці тому +1

      I don't see how that question is so remarkable. The only answer was "no, I guess I've said enough". He could just put it more or less gently.

  • @Miguel-ii2um
    @Miguel-ii2um 5 місяців тому +62

    there is something about this story that makes it just soo much more intense and stronger than all those other stories where people go into all kinds of details.....the way he says it started and it ended and in between something happened...just gives me chills and I completely believe and understand this man is a freaking super hero...a real hero who doesn't want or need to flaunt with his actions. Such class

    • @boosivemotorsportofficial
      @boosivemotorsportofficial 2 місяці тому

      That's just us English for you. Yanks have to be all dramatic and stuff lol

    • @Miguel-ii2um
      @Miguel-ii2um 2 місяці тому

      @@boosivemotorsportofficial I'm from Europe and you English aren't all that Classy. But this gentleman in particular at least in this video conducts himself as such. Thank you ..... But I agree "Yanks" do have a tendency to over dramatise everything.

  • @AceAndrew0828
    @AceAndrew0828 5 місяців тому +90

    What an incredible journey this man has lived. He hasn’t just been alive he’s been doing the most of living. I love it and it aspires me to get out of my depression and fight harder.

    • @steviechampagne
      @steviechampagne 4 місяці тому +4

      we are all dead men walking.
      let us face the unknown with a brave heart. we are headed towards certain doom, let us at least have the power to control our thoughts and actions before that doom comes.
      We are the same awareness, individuated into tiny droplets of consciousness, all dancing on the cosmic stage…

    • @AceAndrew0828
      @AceAndrew0828 4 місяці тому

      @@steviechampagne love this statement. Thank you!

  • @cypressryan
    @cypressryan 4 місяці тому +36

    Bro.... 1000 door kicking missions? That is insane

  • @jdiez7092
    @jdiez7092 5 місяців тому +101

    I have seen all the videos about Chris, I am so glad you got him on the show.

    • @dustinshepherd-nh4pd
      @dustinshepherd-nh4pd 5 місяців тому +1

      Can I have your top .3 so I can go watch them ty bro lol

    • @LeeXRV
      @LeeXRV 5 місяців тому

      @@dustinshepherd-nh4pd How about - ua-cam.com/video/Q1kGEv8HLks/v-deo.htmlsi=l7H4eIh-GU_3AtUC, one of the hostages he saved talking about him, meeting him and his character - ua-cam.com/video/lJYmtsUd0lw/v-deo.htmlsi=_b0b0-mfusyNMken and finally a bit left field a video Chris made sharing the British military spirit and encouraging others to fight for their lives - For me the last one is deeply touching as someone who is ex British military who has been the psychological struggles in his video - ua-cam.com/video/yHS1GQHuZqA/v-deo.html
      Also this is a good example of Chris - ua-cam.com/video/rd6NlaJrsOI/v-deo.htmlsi=p5GPuuCyFFglx6dR

    • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
      @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@dustinshepherd-nh4pd
      Try the blackrifle coffee one... He's got a titanium upper arm bone replacement from earlier in his career...

  • @MrColtnutz
    @MrColtnutz 5 місяців тому +104

    Shawn asks great questions and has the peace and solitude in his demeaning. I love this channel.

    • @aanon5716
      @aanon5716 4 місяці тому +3

      because he was "there".

    • @MrColtnutz
      @MrColtnutz 4 місяці тому +2

      @aanon5716 Beautiful representation in few words my friend.

    • @ieatoutoften872
      @ieatoutoften872 2 місяці тому +1

      Shawn immediately tuned himself to the spiritual aspect of this hard fought rescue story.

  • @MrSimonw58
    @MrSimonw58 5 місяців тому +136

    I imagine he went John Wick inside there

    • @byronbass1370
      @byronbass1370 5 місяців тому +5

      1,2, or 3 ?

    • @uncleslide
      @uncleslide 5 місяців тому +10

      He is John wick

    • @gsd4me00
      @gsd4me00 5 місяців тому +5

      @@byronbass1370. All three combined.

    • @mikeyoung7660
      @mikeyoung7660 3 місяці тому +6

      He trained John Wick lol

    • @overthewebb
      @overthewebb 3 місяці тому +2

      @@mikeyoung7660 that comment made me laugh out loud, comment of the thread for you sir

  • @TheMagache
    @TheMagache 4 місяці тому +45

    "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels."
    Hebrews 13:2

    • @ayrtonmm
      @ayrtonmm 4 місяці тому +5

      Great to remember and put it here! Exactly what I thought, among other things.
      All glory to The Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

    • @alviltayco3713
      @alviltayco3713 Місяць тому +3

      I kind of had that type of experience with a homeless person. I see him regularly. Recently he said to me God will bless me many times. It’s something’s by I needed to hear. I wasn’t even supposed to be walking that way. I felt God presence then. It gives me a peaceful warm feeling.

  • @simonebye8789
    @simonebye8789 4 місяці тому +35

    I am a British, and this man is a legend one of the finest SAS British special forces!!!

  • @badkarma1289
    @badkarma1289 5 місяців тому +257

    The "flow state" Chris spoke about is known as "Mushin" in Japanese ("no mind"). Study Musashi - he wrote about having a calm or "everyday" mind in the midst of chaos.

    • @somebloke13
      @somebloke13 5 місяців тому +12

      To go with the Mushin, he had a massive amounts of Zanshin and Fudoshin.
      Top man 🙏

    • @bigcunt5689
      @bigcunt5689 5 місяців тому +6

      You can also experience this by doing sports at a high level

    • @StimParavane
      @StimParavane 5 місяців тому +5

      Attaining and maintaining mu-shin is the purpose of Zen meditation.

    • @TheConcierge1
      @TheConcierge1 5 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for that

    • @badkarma1289
      @badkarma1289 5 місяців тому

      @@TheConcierge1 My pleasure.

  • @user-neo8888
    @user-neo8888 4 місяці тому +8

    This man epitomses SF guys. He says "i consider myself unlucky" because he's usually off watch or out of country then goes on to explain entering an active area alone with the instict to save lives, completely not knowing anything about the situation other than his friend asking him to come to his aide. Then now still has the integrity to not boast or look for a pat on the back all while watching his words fot security reasons. What an amazing man and soldier!

  • @seanwoodburn2616
    @seanwoodburn2616 5 місяців тому +31

    "Is there anything you want me to ask you?"....Stellar.

  • @jar8459
    @jar8459 5 місяців тому +48

    thank you for your service outstanding job sir. Men stand up when they are needed and protect the heard.

  • @hills123ful
    @hills123ful 5 місяців тому +33

    Every single SAS operator would of done the same they train their whole lives for that one time they are the best . Who dares wins the Moto . Not taking anything away from him but these guys are real super humans

  • @user-ix4wr9ve3g
    @user-ix4wr9ve3g 5 місяців тому +62

    This man is in his late 40s or so? Absolutely insane to operate at that level his entire life. What a unit

    • @rvanheukelum
      @rvanheukelum 5 місяців тому +11

      He was already 43 years old at that time ...

    • @user-ix4wr9ve3g
      @user-ix4wr9ve3g 5 місяців тому +5

      @@rvanheukelum yeah my point exactly

    • @Cato-Nielsen
      @Cato-Nielsen 4 місяці тому

      He specified that he was 43. Your response to this video, your comment here is to say he's in his "late 40's or so?" You're an idiot.

    • @keving7805
      @keving7805 2 місяці тому

      ​@user-ix4wr9ve3g probably mid September or something

    • @imthejuggernaut6205
      @imthejuggernaut6205 11 днів тому

      @@user-ix4wr9ve3g Yeah... 43 is early 40s.

  • @nexus6999
    @nexus6999 4 місяці тому +12

    Sean, you never cease to amaze me bro! You were born to be a Navy Seal and to interview men such as yourself, it's astounding to watch and listen to!

  • @MrKernkraft4000
    @MrKernkraft4000 5 місяців тому +18

    The stones this guy has. Not sure how many people exist like him.

  • @tjbelcher3144
    @tjbelcher3144 5 місяців тому +15

    Weve all had those angels show up at times in our life. Heeding the words is where many fail. Thank yall.for everything youve done.

  • @stephenstuckey
    @stephenstuckey 5 місяців тому +33

    Dude went ultra instinct.

  • @falcon2489
    @falcon2489 5 місяців тому +58

    Got massive goosebumps and was moved when he talked about that stranger…God surely blessed him many times that day. We really know so little about this world we live in.
    As a random side note, Mr. Craighead’s mannerisms remind me of Tom Holland’s.

    • @petermclelland278
      @petermclelland278 5 місяців тому +4

      'Geordies' are born half daft to begin with.Its what makes them good muckers in a scrap.

  • @nickc8819
    @nickc8819 5 місяців тому +27

    I totality understand all of his senses honing in the moment of truth. I can feel his energy. Peace be with you brother.

  • @dandauganda8777
    @dandauganda8777 5 місяців тому +43

    It’s amazing how he could perceive the connection between being blessed by the prayers of that passenger and his flow-state. And even more amazing is, that he felt a signal from within to let him into the car at first place. God works in mysterious ways.

    • @StimParavane
      @StimParavane 5 місяців тому +1

      Amazing. I wasn't expecting that part of the back-story.

  • @earthlevel4569
    @earthlevel4569 5 місяців тому +16

    Fantastic interviewing skills here. Slow, listening, not pushing. Best of the best

  • @tomwaldron5643
    @tomwaldron5643 5 місяців тому +15

    ultimate respect for this hero of the britian. comes from the same city as me and you can tell with that geordie attitude.

  • @K9Paul
    @K9Paul 4 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for your service to the world Chris! Job well done Sir!!!

  • @williamjohnston7576
    @williamjohnston7576 5 місяців тому +13

    This is man Deserves nothing but Respect. Saved so many Alone no backup and no support. He ever Comes to Dallas He has free Dinner at my Restaurant. It would be the least I could do for him.

  • @jackgoodman7801
    @jackgoodman7801 3 місяці тому +8

    This bloke deserves a film about that day! Lone survivor/American sniper kind of film 🍿

  • @JonnyUnderrated
    @JonnyUnderrated 4 місяці тому +15

    This dude is legendary , its cool you even got him on your show. I've never heard the man speak before but I find the most interesting part of his conversation the part where at the start of his day he knew it was on. He was getting signals , some force was on his side man. Thats very interesting.

  • @brambigdeli5021
    @brambigdeli5021 5 місяців тому +23

    That was one of the most remarkable stories I’ve heard in quite a while 👍🏼🙏🏼💪🏼

  • @CharlieChess
    @CharlieChess 4 місяці тому +13

    Legend people like him make ya proud to be British

  • @NochSoEinKaddiFan
    @NochSoEinKaddiFan День тому

    The interviewer had a remarkable way of just letting the spoken words linger and really listen to what had been said before formulating an answer.
    "How uncomfortable are you right now?" and "Is there something you want me to ask you?" are amazing questions to ask that I never have thought of!

  • @paddycressey6679
    @paddycressey6679 4 місяці тому +12

    This man is a true hero and a credit to his unit and his country 👏

  • @jeanjennings5712
    @jeanjennings5712 3 місяці тому +4

    You can see in Chris's face, his eyes, he almost looks scared to tell this experience. This tells me that he's being truthful.

  • @theodorossarafis7370
    @theodorossarafis7370 5 місяців тому +19

    he has balls of steel great guy and he saved so many people . amazing.

  • @ramsnover3599
    @ramsnover3599 5 місяців тому +29

    God Bless you Sir.

  • @AT-sf3wq
    @AT-sf3wq 5 місяців тому +6

    A true world class hero. Although our lives are very different, this man should be an inspiration to everyone. The absolute bravery is astounding.
    When he talks, it really shows that he is just a humble guy that was the best possible man in the best possible place at the very worst of times and as the mysterious traveller said, may god bless him many times.
    There are many many others just like Chris, as he always says, but, he has been cast in to the spotlight so he is our figurehead. Hopefully, every hero knows just how grateful good people are to have them in the world with us 🙏

  • @derekpmoore
    @derekpmoore 4 місяці тому +10

    The defense of others is self-defense.

  • @mikhaelis
    @mikhaelis 4 місяці тому +3

    Bro was literally tested and blessed by an angel for doing the right rhing and picking up a stranger on a deserted road in the middle of nowhere. All to make sure he was worthy and protected for what lay ahead.

  • @Realcjs
    @Realcjs 5 місяців тому +10

    Love how the SAS wasn’t involved without him being there but they tell him he can’t say anything.

    • @jamesnewton6872
      @jamesnewton6872 5 місяців тому +12

      More the Ministry of Defense and UK Law then the SAS

    • @aaronking2369
      @aaronking2369 4 місяці тому

      He was there training Kenyan forces for the sas so he was working for the uk government I'm pretty sure. Doyou think this guy takes assault rifles on holiday with him get real😂

  • @leoamaya1818
    @leoamaya1818 5 місяців тому +12

    True goosebumps as he explains & just….such a genuine gentleman. Dude is an example on how each man should be. A straight up no B.S gentleman that gets sh/t done.

  • @JayJay-tb5cw
    @JayJay-tb5cw 5 місяців тому +12

    British soldiers are just different. History proves that

  • @ShaneAddinall
    @ShaneAddinall 5 місяців тому +19

    Brother experienced some guardian angel support during that day, for sure! Thank you for your service.

  • @noneya96
    @noneya96 Місяць тому

    A big thank you mate truly living with this would be hard, but we are all thankful for what you have done that day

  • @mcpacefrenchcoremafia1640
    @mcpacefrenchcoremafia1640 4 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for your service brother.

  • @TheLeedsBoyz
    @TheLeedsBoyz 4 місяці тому +5

    "I went in alone" fucking hell it takes someone remarkable to do that.

  • @jbpitbbqgaming2170
    @jbpitbbqgaming2170 4 місяці тому +2

    Amazing guy man. Love all your videos Shawn! Thank you and everyone who comes on your show for everything you’ve done!!

  • @Fastidious1970
    @Fastidious1970 2 місяці тому

    I've just stumbled across your channel - Wow!. That interview with Chris was extraordinary. Thank you.

  • @jayjaychadoy9226
    @jayjaychadoy9226 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Sir, and thank you Shawn for the interview. I am unable to watch it all, due to my trauma, but this man is a true hero.

  • @andrewtomlinson18
    @andrewtomlinson18 5 місяців тому +6

    I’ve listened to a lot of SAS/SBS troopers talk and their all very alert and switched on with the ability to recount stories very accurately

    • @joshuarobinson6011
      @joshuarobinson6011 Місяць тому

      Because they have to be for mission reports and things and they have it drilled into them so it sticks with them for life. Like how with retired emergency services they’ll still have that instinct to help anyone they see that’s genuinely in need of them such as an ex-cop stopping a mugging they see or something like that

  • @thomasrutherford4113
    @thomasrutherford4113 5 місяців тому +25

    That was god sending a message through that man

  • @VinnieNjoro-yc2oo
    @VinnieNjoro-yc2oo 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your help and support..I salute you..

  • @dtaylor10chuckufarle
    @dtaylor10chuckufarle 5 місяців тому +12

    We watched video of the outside of the hotel and a bunch of us said: see that guy? He's special operations. Don't know what country, but he's an operator. He was in civilian clothes, but it was obvious. That was Chris.

    • @12vscience
      @12vscience 5 місяців тому +1

      It couldn't have been that hard to deduce, right? A white guy in a black country with a rifle and body armor coordinating with local security forces. I don't know what firearm ownership laws are in Kenya, but I imagine they aren't that favorable.

    • @Ami_BK
      @Ami_BK 5 місяців тому +1

      @@12vscience hence why what he actually did was technically illegal. Only after the fact the Kenyan govt would have been like yeah OK well done, imagine if it went horribly wrong and instead of saving 700, those died instead. Who do you think Kenya would have blamed. 100% the MOD made damn sure something like this will never happen again with the SF guys who are training locals in other countries.

  • @StimParavane
    @StimParavane 5 місяців тому +24

    Over 1000 door-kicking operations. FFS that's impressive.

    • @gootusfootus3229
      @gootusfootus3229 4 місяці тому +4

      That’s door kicking operations alone, he’s done more operations that don’t involve door kicking that’s insane

  • @wrist-snap3444
    @wrist-snap3444 5 місяців тому +16

    Superhuman flow, hell yes.

  • @marktrevor5485
    @marktrevor5485 4 місяці тому +2

    Truly humbled to listen to you sir,, true hero ,,thankyou and all for your service to help us all

  • @joshuafurlong5270
    @joshuafurlong5270 Місяць тому

    Such incredible questions.
    The utmost respect from Shawn every time.

  • @VenturiLife
    @VenturiLife 5 місяців тому +8

    I believe what happened, is he hunted down and neutralized two of the Al-Shabaab attackers. Shooting stopped at that point. The Kenyan guys later securing the entire place found two of them still holed up, hiding in a room hours later, a firefight ensued and those terrorists were also killed. One had blown himself up earlier in the day in a suicide attack.
    It's important to remember that these operations are really always conducted by teams, but he was just alone with his kit, and seeing what was going on with lives being lost, decided to go it alone.

  • @thefirefallnetwork
    @thefirefallnetwork 4 місяці тому +3

    Great story. Thank God that he was there that day. My first thought was that the man he picked up wasn't a man at all but an angel. He blessed him and it came to pass. Also the description of the voice and how “loud” it felt matches personal experiences I’ve had where their voice reverberates inside and all around you. RJ

  • @connorgilbert1685
    @connorgilbert1685 Місяць тому +1

    This felt more like a therapy session rather than an interview. Such blunt questioning.

  • @Bellaknightmare
    @Bellaknightmare Місяць тому +1

    The fact he went in completely blind 🤯 Usually if a bureau gets involved people are tasked and are given intel on the building inside and out, they also usually go through best ways to storm and suppress and evacuate, and the best floor plan to do that, before anyone enters a building and engages. He didn’t have that, he was first on site, didn’t know the building layout and achieved and saved that many people is beyond incredible. When they talk about mission impossible, this is it. He not only lived to tell the tale he saved many more that were marked to die that day. What an incredible human.

  • @mattgauvin7842
    @mattgauvin7842 4 місяці тому +12

    SAS guys are like no other

  • @Darryl1963D
    @Darryl1963D 2 місяці тому +3

    Great interview with a great man. Respect from Australia.

  • @Wade-1
    @Wade-1 5 місяців тому +2

    The British government should encourage him to tell the full story. If they are having issues with SF recruiting, this is literally the best advertising ever.

    • @CodyseusRex
      @CodyseusRex 4 місяці тому +1

      As much as I love the Tier 1 community, I thinks its best these backwards governements have no awesome guys do their bidding. Love the operators and soldiers but screw the govs

  • @davidm.wardLTC
    @davidm.wardLTC 4 місяці тому +7

    Shawn, you have become a truly first-rate interviewer.

  • @tapp93
    @tapp93 5 місяців тому +14

    Like many, slight trepidation about UKSF 'coming out' - mindful of the debacle of others before him but also of C's reasoning behind decision to break from the 'Hereford Hooligans' so to speak ;-). What I have seen of this session has impressed deeply. Whilst maybe novel to the experience of interviews with other Countries 'Operators', C's diffidence and avoidance of certain detail speaks volumes and speaks well. Proper job mate! Thumbs up!

  • @jallan1472
    @jallan1472 5 місяців тому +23

    This is what we'll get when interviewing the SAS. I Lil bit of everything and nothing at the same time

    • @aaronking2369
      @aaronking2369 4 місяці тому

      They aren't allowed to talk about stuff they did when they were in the sas also it's frowned apon by people they served with

  • @parkin8595
    @parkin8595 4 місяці тому +2

    Such a calming and good interviewer, never cuts people off.

  • @passthetunaporfavor
    @passthetunaporfavor 2 місяці тому +1

    He said " a thousand door kicking missions" . If you are a bad guy you do not want this guy at your door. God Bless you sir.

  • @harrisoakley711
    @harrisoakley711 5 місяців тому +8

    Thank you for saving many lives.

  • @williamsimmons2095
    @williamsimmons2095 5 місяців тому +18

    Hey Chris, GOD blessed you many times on that day 🙏! That's where those abilities came from.

  • @andrewjensen7413
    @andrewjensen7413 4 місяці тому +2

    The flow state saved my life in a motorcycle crash I live in a lot of pain but lived through something that should have killed me for sure. He is a Truly humble man that saved a lot of human life that day and is a Real Hero for going in time and time again.

  • @marilynmarilyn2755
    @marilynmarilyn2755 3 місяці тому

    Yes thank you for this…there are many unexplained experiences most of us have trepidations about sharing 😊

  • @SHERMA.
    @SHERMA. 5 місяців тому +37

    6:09
    "i went with the intention of doing something else"
    i think we can ascertain from this that the real reason he was sent to go was to save the life of 1 person
    probably someone within intelligence
    and in the end he jumped the mission the saved the entire building
    crazy

  • @mr.m1394
    @mr.m1394 5 місяців тому +19

    I've got to say i've had a if you similar experiences in my life. One more so the day before an operatio. I didn't myself get to experience that event my wife did. I was sound asleep, my wife swears. She woke up was wide awake because she felt something or like someone was in the room. When she looked around she said she didn't only describe what explained as an angel.. She said it was a man. I believe with a shield.
    Shoulder length hair and wings. It wasn't aggressive it wasn't scary but it was standing over me looking at me. She sait had a brightness to it. I know sounds like something totally made up. Several hours later we ran our operation. I was shot at from about twelve to fifteen feet away. I was not hit but the other person did come to pass. When my wife found out what occured she knew immediately what she saw hours before.

  • @TheCrawf28X15
    @TheCrawf28X15 3 місяці тому +5

    Dude helped a shaman and didn’t know it❤ trust your gut