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.

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mr Tonkin helped train more vessel examiners. He was so proud of the Coast Guard
and all the things they did to help protect our country.

[Mama_Bear]

(As per MoJo2001's request, I am reposting this and pinging amom.)

Salute and fair sailing to you, Tonk. I was my privilege to know you. Rest in peace, my friend.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. May God bless and comfort you and guide you through this difficult time.

[Victoria Delsoul]

And Jesus took His own hand and wiped away his tears,
And He smoothed the furrows from his face,
And the angels sang a little song,
And Jesus rocked him in His arms,
And kept a-saying: Take your rest,
Take your rest.

Weep not--weep not,
He is not dead;
He's resting in the bosom of Jesus.

From God's Trombones by James Weldon Johnson

Rest in peace, Tonk.

[La Enchiladita]

This is true. Ever the helper, Brian/Tonkin wanted all and sundry to know about the free image-hosting service at TinyPic. He was a “brother” in so many ways. :)

[Cold Heart]

Taps

[randog]

So long, buddy—glad to have had you while we did.

[LilAngel]

I read quite a few of Tonk’s posts before his stroke. I always knew what to expect from him, because he always stood up for what was right. He stood up for people like Terri Schiavo, our troops and veterans, our border patrol agents and Minutemen, our law enforcement officials when they upheld the law and their victims when they didn’t. He was most vocal in supporting our troops. He never waivered. His voice has been missed, and knowing he won’t be coming back now is painful. But his words and deeds will live on, and continue to inspire.

There are celebrations in Heaven today.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

You are most welcome!
Brian was a Dear FRiend to me..
I shall miss him greatly..
Ms.B

[xp38]

Thank you Tonk for your years here as a Freeper and your service to your country ....Prayers for your eternal soul and your loved ones....RIP

[MoJo2001]

Tonk-

Well, that well deserved vacation you were meaning to take has officially begun.

The memories:

Our Troops
Our Veterans
The Coast Guard
The Canteen
Mr. Goat (Still on a secret mission)
Da Bears (I will never listen to that song and not think about you!)
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Omaha steaks
Bandon Lighthouse
Scooter
Run A Muck
Mama Cat
Ma nearly creating a national security incident! (We laughed for months, huh?)
Fretting over Italy
Fretting over Japan
Sock Hops
Flowers
Fireplaces
Invitation to Iraq
Sidebar Violation
Helo Ops

 

There are so many memories.

No tears. No regrets. Just memories and laughter.

I love you. Thanks for the memories Mr. Tonkin.

 

 

[television is just wrong]

May God welcome him home.

[redhead]

Awwwww.... :o( Bye, Tonk. See you on the other side. XOXOXOXO

Love, Red

[brityank]

My prayers and sincere condolences for Brian’s family and friends. Sad, sad news.

I have kept a candle burning in the FR Prayer Room:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=FRPR
Please add your own.

Tonk — your unstinting loyalty and devotion to our Constitution, Country, and Coast Guard is an inspiration to us all. Your FRiend from PA.

[skr]

He’s an imposing gent. I’m glad he’s on our side!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Prayers for Mr.Tonkin’s family and friends.

May they find comfort in the Lord.

Mr.Tonkin will be missed.

You always brought smiles to my face and my only regret is that I never did meet you in person.

You are my hero.

R.I.P Mr.Tonkin

[cherry]

God will welcome him home, but what are the rest of us to do, as we lose these wonderful patriotic good people.....

these are lonely, dark days.....

Peace and blessings to the family......

[Deetes]

RIP and prayers for his family.

[television is just wrong]

Keep up the good fight. Several of my sons friends, btw, are republicans at 18 years old. Chin up, hopefully conservative beliefs are coming back.

and pray to him in his name to help our fight.

[Nam Vet]

My thoughts and prayers for Tonk's family. Great guy and fantastic Freeper. FReeRepublic won't be quite the same without him.

The Navy Hymn Lyrics by Reverend William Whiting and Music by Reverend John B. Dyke

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,

Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep,
Its own appointed limits keep.

Oh hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea! Amen.

Eternal Father, lend Thy grace To
those with wings who fly thro' space,
Thro wind and storm, thro' sun and rain,
Oh bring them safely home again.

Oh Father, hear an humble prayer,
For those in peril in the air! Amen.

Oh Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our brethren shield in danger's hour,
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where so e'er they go.

Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea! Amen.

Nam Vet

[prophetic]

Sad, but the Godly goes to their rest and their LORD.