Fair Winds and Following Seas~68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub has passed~Memorial Service Info Post #917

The Canteen Crew

[MoJo2001]

The FReeper Canteen Crew sadly announces the passing of Mr. Tonkin. (68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub).

If you would like to leave a message for his family, please direct them to amom.

Also, we ask that you send prayers to amom, his son Matthew, family, and friends.

We love you, Mr. Tonkin. Say 'hello' to Texas Cowboy for all of us.

You're missed and will never be forgotten.

 

We hope to make this an online memorial book for his family.

Details will be provided later regarding funeral services.

 

 

 

[Kevmo]

Good bye, Tonk. I’ll pray for your family.

[M1Tanker]

Goodbye for now to a friend, "older brother in arms", mentor, and respected sage. Tonk welcomed me into FR years ago and always provided wit, knowledge, humor, and compassion. Until we meet in the great beyond Tonk.

[stand 4 something]

I rarely post, but had to say good bye to someone who was so kind and such a support to those of us with loved ones serving both on the homefront and in the sandbox. Thank you for YOUR service and God speed Tonk!

[trimom]

Lord, welcome him home.

[NanaDory8]

My prayers for the family and loved ones.
Hugs and Blessings,
NanaD

[Sender]

See you on the other side, FRiend. Save me a spot!

[Steelerfan]

My thoughts and prayers. He added so much to this community and will be missed.

[Starter]

Oh, shoot. This was pretty unwelcome news.

My condolences. I always enjoyed his posts and I’m saddened by his passing.

[blackie]

God rest a good man!

[blackie]

He’s with his Maker.

[Texas Termite]

We are so thankful for his beautiful friendship and loving kindness toward our family, and especially Logan.

Thanks Tonkin..... for your service to our country, for your valiant fight to speak the truth, and for your love and prayers shown to a little baby... Rest in peace dear friend.

Our love, and prayers to Tonkin’s family and friends.

“TT”, Beth & Nana

[Redbob]

"May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace."

Well said.

[Soaring Feather]

Lady, thank you for creating graphics for Tonk. I am sure he treasured them and was humbly please of your giving.

Mr. Tonkin is sorely missed.

[MASS-2 FAC]

Tonkin, RIP sir.

You will be missed. God speed to you. May God bless your family.

Thank you for your service to our proud military.

Semper Fi to you.

[Churchillspirit]

Thank you for passing on the sad news.

No pain now for Tonk - God bless him. May he rest in peace.

[GoldCountryRedneck]

As one who has that T-shirt too, RIP.....

[Titan Magroyne]

Red sky at his face and warm breezes at his back. Peace and comfort to all Tonk left behind.

He’s missed and remembered by his FRiends.

Thanks MoJo (& Drummie) - not the sort of news one wants to bear to others.

[cubreporter]

Prayers up for you and all your family. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless everyone.

[Czar]

Very sad news. Rest in peace, Tonk...

[tongue-tied]

A final salute my friend, and wishes for calmer waters.

With heartfelt prayers for the surviving loved ones...we'll take up the slack and maintain a steady strain, Tonk. Godspeed.