FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub ~ 12 June 09

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you, Mr Tonkin, for your boundless love for our Veterans.

And for our beloved Canteen!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, NautiNurse...he sure was dedicated to the protection of our country.

"I have taken a vow that our military will never be disrepected again. To those who post snide remarks about those in the military who served with Honor, including Male or Female, active duty, or Male or Female Vets....BE WARNED: I WILL NOT TOLERATE IT ON MY WATCH!"

And he took no prisoners.

[mylife]

The Canteen is not the same without him.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hey dere, you!
*HUG*
No, it is not..
But all of us here try to keep it going in his memory, and for our Troops..
Oui?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Great pics, Ma!
*HUG*

[mylife]

Yes we do. But Tonk was the Father around here..
A crusty old salt with a soft spot for The Lady’s, Dawgs, Fires and an easy smile.

[AZamericonnie]

I just enjoyed his pings of cowboys in the summer & fireplaces in the winter.

[blam]

RIP Tonk.

[IronJack]

Fair winds and following seas, Tonk.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*sniff*
He was one of a kind for sure..

[luvie]

Good evening, ((((MM))))

Thanks for the beautiful flowers!

Hope you’re having a fine week!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Hi honeybunch!
How’s you?

[mylife]

Yup. And a true American thru and thru.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Marine....I think he said once that he was underage and needed a parental signature to join the Navy.

What he did...

"I spent 3yrs on a destroyer in the Navy from '66-'69 as a Gunners Mate, GMG3. Viet Nam Vet.

[M1911A1]

Semper Fi, Tonk.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Redleg, and thanks for stopping in.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

He was, indeed!
You packing for your trip?

[mylife]

HooAhh!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m off for home....be back shortly.

[Chickensoup]

He was a sane voice in an insane world.