Seems folks usually complain in their TJ's about meeting Mr. Smith, way to move up in the world I guess.Originally Posted by chelko
I saw that in Jennifer Olson's TJ, too. She said he woke her up that morning by shining his headlight in her face "looking for his bag." She also wrote:
"The Mad Kiwi's let us stay with them. We ran to the Iron Horse for a quick meal and back to Sunnybrook Inn. The Kiwi's hhave been there letting Ron's shoulder heal. The night at Groundhog shelter, Spike punched Ron in the back and his shoulder was messed up pretty bad. He is worried he may not be able to get back on the trail. We sure will miss them if they leave and go back to New Zealand! "
Don't assume Spike is actually ex military. Some wackos claim to have personal knowledge that 9/11 was an inside job. Wackos come from all categories of people. Don't let a wacko define the category.
Note what Spike says...I served with 3/9....I found this photo on Trail Journals of Spike's message to the world:
As for me, I served with HQ 3/9 the "Walking Dead" Regiment out of Okinawa in 1978-1979...that was the 3rd Marine Division, not the 1rst Marine Division as noted in "Spikes" paper....the 1rst Division during that time was based in Pendelton, California. Maybe 3/9 rotated to the states? Don't know.
He's kickin' off as a former Marine....a brother (if he is)....so I'm sorta obligated to help up to a point....its the mental tattoo we have....that's another story..
His MOS, skill level is 0300 series...thats combat arms....been awhile...0311 is infantry....after that any 0300 series is heavy weapons...mortors....machine gun crew etc.
Another issue...I've had 2 prior service hikers...did the tour...Iraq war stuff...them boys waz messed up....not saying "Spike" got the "post war" problem...I doubt he did...sounds like he's making things up...maybe had a hard go at things...who knows...just sayin"
Peace Out
Curtis
Standing Bear Hostel
Per LW's post he left out of damascus 4 days ago which would put him some 30-60 miles up the trail? I don't understand, that if a official sworn complaint was placed against him, why he hasn't been apprehended. The AT is a two way corridor, with known access points (towns) and the guy has been identified by multiple persons, any of whom could give a good description. If the "authorities" aren't really involved, then the trail community should be alerted by all means available, or else, potentially, there will be further trouble, possibly even escalating beyond a shoulder injury.
That photo proves vandalism if he wrote it directly on the shelter wall. This may be a one man crime wave.
If you don't have something nice to say,
Be witty in your cruelty.
Please, let's have a description of this guy--size, age, hair color, distinguishing things about his pack, whatever.
I regularly pick up hikers that are standing out in front of Mt. Rogers Headquarters on VA 16 and would not want to make a mistake or, for that matter, to pass hikers up that need a ride into Marion just because it might be this guy.
Also, I presume this has been reported to ATC headquarters at Harper's Ferry. Is this true?
Kinnickinic
You never know just what you can do until you realize you absolutely have to do it.
--Salaun
You didn't notice the feet at the upper edge of the photo...this is a big sign.
"Please come shake my hand and I will tell you how I risked my life in service to this country"
My old man is a totally disabled WWII Army veteran, and I grew up around all his DAV/VFW/American Legion friends. I am a peacetime USAF veteran, and my son is a Marine Corps veteran of the current war. I cannot imagine a real veteran making the statement on that graffiti. It could be true, but I have my doubts.
If everybody that has told me they were a Marine/Seal/Green Beret really were...well, anyway, I hope all this turns out OK for all involved.
Hey Curtis! I hope you are doing well! Anyway, you are right....only 1/9 is out of Camp Pendleton! 9th Marines were split up during Vietnam and 3/9 is based in Okinawa. This guy sounds like he is having some real issues. I'll see you in the Fall Curtis...take care!
Just Jim
JUST JIM...thanks for the support...been awhile with the Corps...things change....Regiments get moved around...been 20+ years ago...
For Spike to pull 3/9 out of the hat? don't know...of all Regiments, why that one?
Spike, well I'd say he is former Marine....or at least his Daddy....and well bottom line he's got issues/problems that a kick in the pants will not fix.
Let's get him off the trail please.
Regards
those look like hanging socks
If you don't have something nice to say,
Be witty in your cruelty.
Good point Curtis.....9th Marines have been redesignated alot and have been in the Unit Deployment Program since the early 80's......I've seen them all over the world. Anyway, this guy sounds like he may need to get to a VA Hospital for a "tune up".....being on the trail is only hurting him and those around him.
Just Jim
http://www.iimefpublic.usmc.mil/public/InfolineMarines.nsf/(ArticlesRead)/90C217A28F1D0D4C8525745700503C70
Unless I read that incorrectly, the 3/9 was deactivated in 1994, and reactivated last year at Camp Lejeune, and is part of the II MEU. I'm not a Marine and my son isn't here right now, but that's what I get from the official website. My point is, they are at Lejeune, not Pendelton.
http://www.iimefpublic.usmc.mil/Publ...tSites/3bn9mar
I agree that this guy has issues and needs some help.
I am sure you are right....like I said, they get redesignated alot. When I was in 1/1, we had 1/9 attached to us and then we were all then redesignated as III MAF. It all depends on the what "Op Order" you are operating under. The Corps is fun like that...
Just Jim
Semper Fi Curtis, I was on Okinawa 78 -79 1st MAW at Futima, I/ve met quite a few fake vets since I've been out, I'll keep a eye out up here in CT if he get's this far.
If we can get a description right now of the guy and get the info to the ATC, Im sure he can get picked up by days end or tommorow. Im with Curtis, lets get this guy off of the trail before something ELSE happens.
I have no clue what he looks like but if I read the Journals correctly he and his wife stated at Mountain Harbour Hostel on the night of April 21st in a tent because the Hostel was full. If anyone knows the folks that run it, maybe they could help.
According to LW he walked out of Dtown on Monday, that would put him just past Grayson approaching Troutdale. Is there enough to support a phone call to the authorities?
0331 is a machine gunner, could be M240G (light/medium), the Mk19 40mm grenade launcher, or the .50 Cal ma deuce.
Don't know where 3/9 is now.
I was a part of "I" Battery 3/12 (historically an Okinawa unit), but stationed at Camp LeJeune with 5/10. Every 18 months, I 3/12 rotated to Okinawa for 6 months to reinforce forward deployed forces there. It was a strange designation having an artillery regiment (10th Marines) with two India Batteries, I 3/10 and I 3/12 (attached to 5/10).
So any thing is possible.
But even if Spike is a brother, punching somebody in the back (shoulder) is not cool. I'm just torn on this one.
If people spent less time being offended and more time actually living, we'd all be a whole lot happier!
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