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Prayer Requested for 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Update at #3168)
The Canteen Crew

Posted on 10/11/2006 5:54:36 PM PDT by MoJo2001

The FReeper Canteen is asking all FReepers to please keep 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub in your prayers.

He has suffered a massive stroke and heart attack.

We know that many of you will have questions, but as of right now we don't have any further information.

Thank you

 


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3,341 posted on 02/04/2007 2:17:33 AM PST by BykrBayb (Be careful what you ask for, and even more careful what you demand. Þ)
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To: BykrBayb; pinz-n-needlez; LUV W; GodBlessUSA

I was just telling Gracie how much I miss Tonkin's greeting every day: Good evening to the Ladies from the Men of the Canteen.

The fireside photos... the flowers... the kitties.

Good evening, Brian, wherever you are. We are so grateful for all you gave and we won't ask more, but that you will receive the love and care that God gives so freely.


3,342 posted on 02/04/2007 9:09:41 PM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: La Enchiladita

I miss his beautiful posts too, Dita...though he didn't have time in his busy life to respond sometimes, his spirit was in the Canteen and made it a better place. *sigh*

Prayers for God to keep him close and give him courage and strength for what he must go through.


3,343 posted on 02/04/2007 9:16:39 PM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
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To: LUV W

Amen, LUV W.

You know, we had a special relationship with Mr. Tonkin, as we rejoiced together over the occasional response.

It is very different without him at the Canteen...


3,344 posted on 02/04/2007 9:20:46 PM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: La Enchiladita

Yes, we did. We relished each and every personal note from him.

Yes, it's very different....there is no rudder to the ship.


3,345 posted on 02/04/2007 9:23:18 PM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
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To: LUV W

Well...I saw this and I was hoping that there was something new....I guess no news is..in this case...not bad news...just not good news either.

Sending thoughts and prayers for Tonk..today and always...

We miss you my FRiend...there are no others like you...


3,346 posted on 02/04/2007 9:27:01 PM PST by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))
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To: M0sby

Still thinking about Tonk too, especially with MCM's untimely passing. Seems like too many good ones are leaving us....


3,347 posted on 02/04/2007 9:32:13 PM PST by IrishRainy ("There is not a single <u>solitary</u> nuclear missile pointed at an American child tonight. ")
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To: IrishRainy

OH I didn't know!
I have been out of town since Friday...
Just DAMN!

Thank you for telling me...I need to go look for the thread...


3,348 posted on 02/04/2007 9:38:01 PM PST by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))
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To: M0sby

Nothing new...that we know of. I am sure that if there is some change, the family will let us know. Just keep those prayers going up for him. I know he can feel the love coming from here.

It is too quiet around here without his rants against Kerry and his love for the troops. We need his passion!


3,349 posted on 02/04/2007 9:38:42 PM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
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To: MoJo2001

God bless you Tonk and keep you in His tender care.


3,350 posted on 02/04/2007 9:43:54 PM PST by Jen
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To: LUV W

Prayer BTTT...


3,351 posted on 02/04/2007 9:47:52 PM PST by LowOiL (Paul wrote, "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil" (Rom. 12:9))
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To: MoJo2001

It's cold outside.

But it is warm in here, on this thread.

Tonk, thinking about you, and praying for a miracle.......


3,352 posted on 02/04/2007 9:52:02 PM PST by exit82 (Condi Rice has already sacrificed more in the War on Terror than Barbara Boxer ever will.)
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To: LUV W
I certainly hope he CAN feel it...
It is lonely without him....I only get pinged 1/2 dozen times a day now..instead of a dozen!
:-)

I miss his rants...I miss his GOOD MORNINGS...I miss the support that he gave to the troops and their families (like me!)
But mostly, I just miss knowing that he was somewhere on the other side of the monitor...happy...
I can't stand the idea that he is so unhappy...
It makes my heart hurt.

I wish and pray for nothing but the best...and I hope for him to have peace.
3,353 posted on 02/04/2007 11:44:59 PM PST by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))
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To: M0sby

There are as many stories about him as there are people on this forum. He is with us as long as we keep his name alive and remember him and what he did for us and for his beloved Coast Guard and for the troops that he defended with every breath that he took.


3,354 posted on 02/05/2007 6:39:46 AM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
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To: M0sby

Maybe that's the prayer we should be praying... For Mr. Tonk to be happy.

He may not physically heal, and it would be presumptuous to declare that someone else has emotional or spiritual healing to do.

Mr. Tonk (I love that title of respect!)is level headed and realistic. he knows how he's doing. From here on, I will be praying for happiness for him, whether it comes from returning to heaven, or feeling our love, or from numerous other ways that I am not wise enough to guess at.

For you happiness, Tonk! You have brought so much to so many other people! :-D


3,355 posted on 02/05/2007 6:41:19 AM PST by pinz-n-needlez (Jack Bauer wears Tony Snow pajamas)
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To: La Enchiladita

Thank you for the ping, 'Dita.

At first, I choked up when I saw it, but then I could feel the joy as more people have gathered here to continue to prays for Mr. Tonk and surround him with love.


3,356 posted on 02/05/2007 6:42:55 AM PST by pinz-n-needlez (Jack Bauer wears Tony Snow pajamas)
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To: pinz-n-needlez

I love your thought...just prayers for "happy"...
I always have called him Tonk..out of respect...
I just couldn't call him Brian...even when I wrote to him.
(My mother, RIP, would've slapped the back of my head if I called him Brian:-)


3,357 posted on 02/05/2007 7:50:48 AM PST by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))
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To: LUV W

"There are as many stories about him as there are people on this forum. He is with us as long as we keep his name alive and remember him and what he did for us and for his beloved Coast Guard and for the troops that he defended with every breath that he took."

That, is nothing but the truth...

I so agree with you..


3,358 posted on 02/05/2007 7:52:40 AM PST by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))
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To: M0sby

You were raised well. :-)

Continued happy prayers for Mr. Tonk.


3,359 posted on 02/05/2007 7:57:30 AM PST by pinz-n-needlez (Jack Bauer wears Tony Snow pajamas)
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To: pinz-n-needlez; mosby

It alarms some people to see activity on this thread or be pinged, as "something may have happened," but I notice that the prayer postings continue as the Spirit so moves people.

He seemed so shy for the first year or so that I was here and posting on the Canteen. He started very gradually posting personal responses to some of us. Then, finally, one day he posted a picture of himself and CG buddies and signed his post, Brian. I thought that was sweet.

So, sometimes I refer to him as Brian and sometimes as Mr. Tonkin, which I think is very fitting. God knows his real name.

I like your thoughts about praying for happiness, Pinz. I think that's perfect.


3,360 posted on 02/05/2007 9:43:47 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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