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Abu Khalil
22 June 2010, 16:57
Western Rail-Trail terminus, south-central Michigan. Come across male & female looking at her bike, offered up tools from my kit, if required. Male wearing USMC cap, USMC T-Shirt, nuthin' USMC about ear-ring stud, left ear.

"Marine, eh?" "3d Recon, 1982-86, Beirut, right after the bombing." "Hmmmn, was in Beirut for a while, in 1985." He didn't seem interested in continuing exchange at that point. Believe that female was "probably" his daughter, so I was not intent on continuing either.

Personal read is BS. Based upon his responses, verbal & non-verbal. Plus, 3d Recon, W. Med, 1983? Doubt I'll see him again, but thought I'd check on last question.

THANX in advance for your time & trouble.

AK

Silverbullet
22 June 2010, 17:07
Your instincts are accurate.

Abu Khalil
22 June 2010, 17:31
Given period, location, unit, seemed "incredible" to me.

Plus, if someone is who they claim to be, they Want to talk. Daughter would be dragging him one direction, while he & I would be headed to village Pub. Trying to figger out whom we both know.

Cheers.....AK