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

Posted on 06/12/2007 7:18:59 PM PDT by 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.

 

 

 


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To: MoJo2001; amom

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.


802 posted on 06/14/2007 8:59:29 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ( “A nation without borders is not a nation.” —Ronald Reagan)
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To: MoJo2001
Words fail.....
803 posted on 06/14/2007 9:00:51 PM PDT by Lurker (Comparing moderate islam to extremist islam is like comparing small pox to plague.)
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To: MoJo2001

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


804 posted on 06/14/2007 9:29:19 PM PDT by GVnana
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To: amom

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.


805 posted on 06/14/2007 9:30:57 PM PDT by FrogMom
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To: MoJo2001
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

806 posted on 06/15/2007 12:39:45 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: .30Carbine; jtill; 05 Mustang GT Rocks; 1035rep; 185JHP; 1COUNTER-MORTER-68; 1lawlady; ...
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.

 

 

807 posted on 06/15/2007 7:20:40 AM PDT by MoJo2001
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To: MoJo2001; amom

Thanks

love


808 posted on 06/15/2007 7:24:09 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: MoJo2001

809 posted on 06/15/2007 7:25:59 AM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: MoJo2001

BTTT


810 posted on 06/15/2007 7:33:06 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: MoJo2001

God Bless Tonkin. I know that He has.


811 posted on 06/15/2007 7:51:54 AM PDT by bannie
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To: amom

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


812 posted on 06/15/2007 8:01:55 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Brian J. Marotta, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub, (1948-2007) Rest In Peace, our FRiend)
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To: MoJo2001
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

813 posted on 06/15/2007 8:06:34 AM PDT by Congressman Billybob (Please visit www.ArmorforCongress.com)
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To: MoJo2001; amom

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


814 posted on 06/15/2007 8:08:26 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (I'm out on the outskirts of nowhere . . . with ghosts on my trail, chasing me there.)
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To: Victoria Delsoul
FYI -- In case you haven't heard . . .

:-(

815 posted on 06/15/2007 8:15:00 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (I'm out on the outskirts of nowhere . . . with ghosts on my trail, chasing me there.)
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To: MoJo2001

Thank you


816 posted on 06/15/2007 8:17:24 AM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: MoJo2001
RIP Mr. Tonkin. We will miss you.
817 posted on 06/15/2007 8:28:51 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: MoJo2001; amom

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.


818 posted on 06/15/2007 8:50:43 AM PDT by CedarDave (Farewell to a beloved FReeper - 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub, 1948-2007)
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To: MoJo2001
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.

819 posted on 06/15/2007 8:59:50 AM PDT by txroadkill ( http://iraqstar.org)
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To: MoJo2001

Thanks for the update.


820 posted on 06/15/2007 9:01:58 AM PDT by Valin (History takes time. It is not an instant thing.)
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