Tankbuster 1747 Posted August 28, 2011 The chap who, led part of the SAS raid on the Iranian embassy back in in 1980 has died in Greece at the age of 62. I had the honour of meeting John some 6 years ago and spending an evening in a pub with him. Although I got quite drunk, I remember him as a thoroughly nice chap. RIP John. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14697819 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PELHAM 10 Posted August 28, 2011 A top class soldier and a great British hero, it's sad he passed so soon. It's a double tragedy for the family as his son was killed in action a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1747 Posted August 28, 2011 Yes, that's right - so they are reunited. I read he really took that badly. He was particularly uncomfortable with the hero tag - he insisted he was just doing his job, but he left a lasting impression on me. He's quiet, unassuming, actually not very tall with a great sense of humour, but clearly professional and hard as fuck. I always thought the 'thousand yard stare' was a product of modern fiction, but he has a look in his eyes and a presence that is quite extraordinary. I met his daughter Hayley too. She was clearly absolutely devoted to him. My heart goes out to her and the family. So very sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walker 0 Posted August 30, 2011 Sadly missed but greatly remembered. RIP John McAleese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_s 11 Posted August 30, 2011 Sadly missed but greatly remembered.RIP John McAleese Yes, they will not be forgotten any day soon, RIP both John and his son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kernriver 4 Posted August 31, 2011 Some time ago I watched a TV show where he met the guy he saved from Iranian embassy. He talked about it like it was the most natural thing. RIP Mac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sudayev 27 Posted September 1, 2011 That's very sad news, man... John Mac was a real professional. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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