He didn't expect any public thanks when he reacted on instinct and he certainly didn't want a reward.
"As hokey as this sounds, I consider apprehending scumbags to be an unwritten statement in my general job description of being a Marine," he said at the time.
But Helzberg Diamonds, which recovered a $28,000 diamond engagement ring thanks to Maj. McInnis's quick actions, didn't really care what he expected. Company officials wanted to show their appreciation.
Maj. McInnis, who recently was...
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