Jon Snow (the journalist, not a certain popular character in a certain popular series) has stepped down as journalist and news-presenter after 32 years of incredible work. This episode is a little tale, as told by Robert Fisk, on a rescue operation that "Snowy" was part of, in which he showed humanity and bravery. 

You can see Jon Snow's moving farewell speech here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKPzRuWU1Ww

You can see the original news dispatch regarding the rescue here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnLpsvpj6ig