[It isn't in that the name isn't familiar to Ben but it is because John mentions it at all. John Cooper is not easily impressed, unlike Sammy Bryant on occasion. That's part of what Ben loved about Sammy, the transition from P3 superior to partnership was easy, seamless. Either Ben Sherman had really outdone himself (his medals would back that up) or Sammy Bryant set his bar a little low, soft and gentle. The latter never occurs to Ben.]
Ah. I'm sure he was a great guy. [The younger officer nods, clearly not trying to hide his cluelessness over who Hicks is, but he believes what he says.]
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Ah. I'm sure he was a great guy. [The younger officer nods, clearly not trying to hide his cluelessness over who Hicks is, but he believes what he says.]