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

The Canteen Crew

[stephenjohnbanker]

“As long as Kerry’s name appears in the news, Tonk’s legacy will live on in those he encouraged and inspired to continue the fight for truth.

He was a rare gem.”

I used to love posting to him. A true patriot, with a big heart.

[Barnacle]

Tonk,

I trust you can lurk on Free Republic in Heaven.

You were one of the first names familiar to me on Free Republic. I've enjoyed your posts. Thank’s for your service to America. Your well lived life is an inspiration.

Barnacle

[Marine_Uncle]

His soul awaits that future time when the Lord God shall restore his body into a un-corruptable one his soul and spirit shall be able to occupy. Let his unselfish good works in service to others inspire others to carry on in a like minded spirit.

[Domestic Church]

Prayers going up for Tonk and family.

[Marine_Uncle]

Yet another true American both in time of peace and war passeth on. I shall take the time to examine some of his contributions to this site, to better become acquainted with someone I missed in the passage of time.

[dave k]

Sad news...I enjoyed his posts/comments.

RIP, fellow Freeper.

[united1000]

God rest your soul Tonk, you will not be forgotten.

[an amused spectator]

See you when we see you, Tonk.

[MrBambaLaMamba]

RIP

[markman46]

rest in peace Tonk, you will be missed

[Calvinist_Dark_Lord]

God bless and keep him

[ishabibble]

Amen to that...may he find peace and comfort now, for all eternity. Rest in Peace, Mr. Tonkin.

[Lady Jag]

Thank you for your posts here.

And Death Shall Have No Dominion

And death shall have no dominion. Dead mean naked they shall be one With the man in the wind and the west moon; When their bones are picked clean and the clen bones gone, They shall have stars at elbow and foot; Though they go mad they shall be sane, Though they sink through the sea they shall rise again; Though lovers be lost love shall not; And death shall have no dominion. And death shall have no dominion. Under the windings of the sea They lying long shall not die windily; Twisting on racks when sinews give way, Strapped to a wheel, yet they shall not break; Faith in their hands shall snap in two, And the unicorn evils run them through; Split all ends up they shan't crack; And death shall have no dominion. And death shall have no dominion. No more may gulls cry at their ears Or waves break loud on the seashores; Where blew a flower may a flower no more Lift its head to the blows of the rain; Through they be mad and dead as nails, Heads of the characters hammer through daisies; Break in the sun till the sun breaks down, And death shall have no dominion. Dylan Thomas

[SolitaryMan]

Very sad news, he will be missed.

[1035rep]

Rest in peace Brian. I will miss you.

[mommya]

Tonkin was a cool freeper - and I’m sure he’ll be remembered here for a long time.

Thanks Tonk for all you did for us.

[SheLion]

FR has lost a good friend, and this nation, a solid citizen and a foul-weather patriot. RIP Brian.

Oh nooooo!  I think about him a lot and wondered if he made it or not.

I sure will miss him and his threads.  He was a true Veteran!!

[amom]

Thanks cake_crumb. He is truly one of a kind and very missed.

[elk1]

Prayers respectfully offered.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Tonk, we miss you.