[La Enchiladita]

Pinging the FR Vietnam Veterans and Family Members with sad news.

For myself, I will not forget Mr. Tonkin's nightly greeting: "Good Evening Ladies, from the Men of the Canteen" accompanied by kittens in snow globes and warm, cozy fireplace scenes.

After so many greetings, it's hard to say Good-bye, but you have gone and so my prayers go with you, and my heartfelt sympathy to your family and friends.

[mylife]

I wanted to send flowers too, after so many years of Tonk Posting flowers and fireplaces.

I just couldnt find anything that was sufficient

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

Hi Dita,,,TANKS For The Ping,,,I Remember The "tinypics" Was passed Down To You From TONK,,,And Down To Me With Your Help,,,

[zot]

Thank you for the ping.

A fond farewell to a faithful friend of our country.

[geezerwheezer]

May this good and gentle man rest in peace, knowing he was loved by all of us and knowing God loved him too!

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

Farewell, my Brother.

America is a little less, without you.....and it is greater for having had you, and with what you leave behind.

I salute you with great respect.

[doorgunner69]

You left us way too soon Brian, it should not be our groups time yet, but we do not have a say in that, God does.

I am a relative newcomer to FR, but I quickly recognized the fire in Tonk with his relentless exposure of J F'n Kerry.

Semper Fi

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Thanks for the ping 'dita, I am always behind the news curve out here on the island, 3+ hours late.