June 13, 2007 - That wasn't enough to stop the former Marine, who once served as a close-combat instructor. But I don't think I would have chased him.' " A Marine's instinct About a year ago, another local Marine was praised for his role in catching a jewelry store thief. The company thanked the Marine by donating $1,000 each to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.