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.

 

 

 

[vox_freedom]

[Doogle]

A Veteran Died Today He was getting old and paunchy, and his hair was falling fast; and he sat around the post home, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in the deeds that he had done; sharing exploits with his buddies, all were heroes, everyone. And 'thos sometimes to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, all his comrades listened, for they know whereof he spoke. But, we'll hear his tales no longer, of ol' Bob has passed away, and the world's a little poorer, for a Veteran died today. No, he won't be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, for bob lived a plain and ordinary sort of life. He held a job, raised a and quietly went his way, and the world won't note his passing, 'tho a Veteran died today. See, when politicans leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, while thousands note their passing, and proclaim that they were great. Their life stories are grandly told, from the time they were young, but the passing of a Veteran goes unnoticed, and unsung. Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land, some jerk who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary person, who in times of war and strife, goes off to serve this Country and offers up his life? Now, the politican's salary and the style in which he lives, are sometimes disproportionate to the services he gives. While the ordinary Veteran who offered up his all, is paid off with a medal and, perhaps, a pension small. It's so easy to forget them, for it was so long ago, that our Bobs, Jims and Larrys went to battle, that we know. It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, who won for us the freedom that our Nation now enjoys. Should you find yourself in danger, with an enemy at hand, would you really want some "cop out" with his wishy-washy stand? Or, would you want a Veteran who swore he would defend GOD, COUNTRY, FAMILY, and would fight until the end. Yes, he was just a common Veteran and his ranks are growing thin, but his presence still remind us, we may need his kind again. For when foreigners are in trouble, then the Military's part, is to clean up all the troubles that the politicans start. So, if we cannot do him honor, while he's here to hear the praise, then at least let's pay him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps a simple headline in the paper that might say. OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING FOR A VETERAN DIED TODAY.

[05 Mustang GT Rocks]

RIP and prayers for the family.

[Doogle]

Rest easy Tonk,catch ya on the flip side

[georgiabelle]

May you now know no pain or sorrow. And know that you will be missed by every person whose life you touched. God bless you and hold your family in his hands as they mourn and become reconciled to your going home.

[flaglady47]

RIP, Mr. Tonkin. You will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.

[Jet Jaguar]

http://www.freerepublic.com/memorial/memorial.htm

[StarCMC]

Wow. You really choked me up with that one. Thank you.

[StarCMC]

Thanks JJ!! I was wondering when that would be up. That’s a wonderful webpage. So many memories.

[Jet Jaguar]

It was my pleasure.

Many memories indeed.

[Jet Jaguar]

Well put.

Thanks for it.

[TET1968]

GOING HOME
from Gods and Generals

They say there’s a place
where dreams have all gone
They never said where
but I think I know
It’s miles through the night
just over the dawn
on the road that will take me home

I know in my bones
I’ve been here before
The ground feels the same
though the land’s been torn
I’ve a long way to go
The stars tell me so
on this road that will take me home

Love waits for me ‘round the bend
Leads me endlessly on
Surely sorrows shall find their end
and all our troubles will be gone

And I’ll know what I’ve lost
and all that I’ve won
when the road finally takes me home

And when I pass by
don’t lead me astray
Don’t try to stop me
Don’t stand in my way
I’m bound for the hills
where cool waters flow
on this road that will take me home

Love waits for me ‘round the bend
Leads me endlessly on
Surely sorrows shall find their end
and all our troubles will be gone

And we’ll know what we’ve lost
and all that we’ve won
when the road finally takes me home

I’m going home
I’m going home
I’m going home

[amom]

Awww thanks LadyHawk. Very nice.

[amom]

Thank you RebelBanker. You are very correct we do weep for ourselves that we will miss him so much. Exactly correct.

[amom]

Oh thank you dear. I still have a lovely picture of my friend and babies at the airport. Thanks for the hugs. Matt says thanks too and I will pass them along to the other boys. The older of the youngers activates his enlistment in the Army on 1 Aug. Wants to drive an Abrams. His girlfriend activates this Tuesday, so we’re replacing one vet with two.

I hope all is well with you and yours.

[amom]

Thank you Albion Wilde. I agree he is an amazing person.

[amom]

Thanks...

[amom]

Thanks yellowdoghunter.

[amom]

Thank you Dave. Very much.

[amom]

Thanks for your prayers Jet Jaguar.