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.

 

 

 

[Albion Wilde]

Thank you for posting, Mojo.

Amom, sincere condolences to you. Tonk was an amazing person who affected everyone with whom he came in contact here on FR, and I’m sure in person as well. Blessings to all who mourn his passing.

[Lurker]

Words fail.....

[GVnana]

Sail-on Tonk. A great Freeper and a great American.

[FrogMom]

So sorry to hear this! You are often in my thoughts.

Hug the boys for us, know that I send virtual hugs to you, too.

[JohnHuang2]

Mr. Tonkin was a TRUE HERO in EVERY sense of that word. He was a PATRIOT who sacrificed for his country and fought valiently for it, and for that we, as Americans, will be eternally grateful.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this wonderful freeper, who will be sorely missed.

Tonkin, we love you and God bless you, my friend.

Enrique

[MoJo2001]

Good morning everyone:

We would like to thank everyone for sharing their condolences, love, thoughts, and prayers with his family. It means a great deal to them.

We understand that many of you would like to send something to the family. We ask that you wait until information can be provided. Due to time constraint, I am unable to answer all FReepmails and emails regarding funeral services and arrangements. When his family provides that information with permission to post, we will share it.

For those that were surprised that he was ill, here is the original prayer thread that he requested. Click here .

For Mr. Tonkin's friends 'near and far', you haven't been forgotten.

Thank you to HiJinx, Brad's Gramma, StarCMC, sit-rep, trussell, and pinz-n-needlez for helping to ensure his family has those messages.

 

 

[PGalt]

Thanks

love

[Calpernia]

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[bannie]

God Bless Tonkin. I know that He has.

[NonValueAdded]

Our prayers are still with you, Matthew, and all of Brian’s loved ones.

[Congressman Billybob]

I’ve had the privilege over the years of talking with Tonkin Gulf many times. Sometimes we agreed, sometimes not. But always it was with grace, civility, and as many facts as he and I could muster. He will be missed, greatly, by this community. And we thank his family for lending him to us, all this time.

<[>John / Billybob

[Alberta's Child]

This is sad news, indeed. May his soul — and the souls of all the faithful departed — rest in peace.

[Alberta's Child]

FYI -- In case you haven't heard . . .

:-(

[The Mayor]

Thank you

[Ditter]

RIP Mr. Tonkin. We will miss you.

[CedarDave]

I have been corresponding with the Coast Guard Portland on another matter and let them know Tuesday p.m. of Brian’s passing. I received a reply thanking me for letting them know and that, with his Coos Bay area work for many years, he was sure to be recognized for his Auxiliary service at the upcoming Southern Area Conference.

[txroadkill]

God bless you Tonk.

Tonk was one of the first FReeper to welcome me here. This may have already been addressed on this thread, but I hope that he did learn about the accommodation that was awarded to him by the Coast Guard.

Fair Winds and Following Seas FRiend.

[Valin]

Thanks for the update.