The Greeley, Colo., man was detained June 13 when authorities found him armed with a pistol, a sword and night-vision equipment.He was released last morning in Pakistan and reached Denver around midnight.The tired yet buoyant construction worker spoke briefly with reporters, saying he was feeling good. "All I want to do is get some rest."Faulkner declined to answer questions about his trip or his immediate plans as he was hustled through the airport by his brothers, Todd and Scott.
But during a stopover in Los Angeles, Faulkner was asked by reporters if he planned to return. "Absolutely," he said. He added cryptically, "You'll find out at the end of August."
Faulkner said he was well cared for during his confinement and that Pakistani medical workers administered dialysis to treat his kidney disease.
Scott Faulkner, a physician in the northeastern Colorado town of Fort Morgan, said he intended to check Gary's health today.In Pakistan, Gary Faulkner told officials he was out to kill the al-Qaida leader. He was eventually moved to Islamabad before being released without charges, according to Scott Faulkner.He also spoke about his intent to get bin Laden.He said organising his trip "took a lot of money and a lot of time."