Simon Bywater is the living embodiment of service and purpose.

At sixteen, inspired by the Falklands War, Simon surprised his family by joining the Royal Marines Commandos. He completed training and served as a Marine around the world for six years. He was looking forward to a new challenge with the Greater Manchester Police when he was informed while attending a friend's wedding that he was being deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Safe Haven. Simon may have only been in Iraq for four months, but it left its mark.

Given his experience in Iraq, a role with Greater Manchester Police in what was, at the time, the UK’s crime hotspot was always going to provide some significant challenges.

Eight years of working on burglaries, robberies, and murders, finally took their toll, and Simon left the force. With his brothers' encouragement, he ventured into entrepreneurship, finding success with a car repair business and later as an insurance fraud detective.

Writing his memoir and investing in a property project in France provided perfect therapeutic outlets. The success of his memoir was significant and led to several documentary projects. However, busy as he was, Simon found the time to become an elected Councillor, which has seen him successfully serve his community for more than six years.

Simon has also added a care leaver mentor and a role with a grassroots football organisation to his roles. Despite his busy schedule, Simon finds time for his passions: cycling, motorcycles, and writing. The success of his memoir "Forced Out" led to documentary projects, further enhancing his multifaceted career while he continues to serve his community and pursue his passions.

Simon Bywater provides a perfect example of a life with purpose.

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