Alloneword Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Iran embassy SAS commander John McAleese dies Ex-SAS soldier John McAleese, who led the raid that ended the 1980 siege at Iran's embassy in London, has died. Mr McAleese, who was in his early 60s, died on Friday in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Foreign Office said. The former sergeant led the team which blew out the building's windows and rescued 24 hostages from gunmen. His daughter said he had been reunited with his son, a soldier killed in Afghanistan. "Two great heroes taking their place in heaven," she said. A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "We are aware of the death of John McAleese, a hero who served his country bravely and professionally in a military career that spanned many years. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14697819 It may not be the PC thing to say anymore but a real man IMO, hope he enjoy the afterlife. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I know his family, very sad, he never really got over his son being killed in Afghanistan. RIP Johnnymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rother Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I remember the documentary about the seige of the Iranian embassy. I remember him being a big part of it and listening with awe at his and his comrades unbelievable bravery. He didn't glorify or brag about his part in it - just told it as it was. Even about swearing with Maggie Thatcher stood behind him and saying sorry to her. Men like him make the SAS what it is: simply the best regiment in the world. RIP mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divvy Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 RIP Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloneword Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 What do I know? Don't know if it's true or not but if it is it's a real kick in the balls http://www.telegraph...orn-charge.html All1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djweeble Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Trial by press. They could never print/publish that while he was alive, so they get away with (possibly) tarnishing his image now he can't take any action against them for it. Unless someone comes forward with proof, and I suspect that will never happen as if there really was any solid evidence he would have been charged, I prefer to assume that I never read that article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloneword Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I prefer to assume that I never read that article.You can't stick your head in the sand m8, once you've read it there is nothing you can do about it, but IMO I find it hard to beleive and as you say I need hard evidence before i'll chnage my view on this guy, but stranger things have happened. All1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 One of the arguments for anonymity until convicted...which I believe should be universal. Guilty or not, he has no way of defending himself but his image is forever tarnished regardless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 John's Funeral tomorrow. As for the above article, it's a loads of bollocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 As for the above article, it's a loads of bollocks! Do you know something we don't in order to make that statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Do you know something we don't in order to make that statement? There is a lot that I know, lets just say that my father worked with him, if you know what I mean, and I trained with R Squadron back in 1990/91 but not going to get into it on here though, but trust me on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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