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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

Prayers upward bound. Rest in peace, my friend.


141 posted on 06/12/2007 7:40:13 PM PDT by Strzelec
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To: MoJo2001
Oh no!

Rest in peace, FRiend!

142 posted on 06/12/2007 7:40:32 PM PDT by airborne (Airborne - Ranger - Vietnam veteran! Duncan Hunter for President!)
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To: amom

My condolances to family and friends....

I will pray for all.


143 posted on 06/12/2007 7:40:57 PM PDT by aimee5291
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To: MoJo2001; amom
A very special posting of this song, for a very dear friend. Thank you Mr. Tonkin, for everything that you did for me. You taught me so much. I learned from you to say "Thank you for your service to our country" and "Welcome home!" to every veteran I meet. You were there for me when my brother was serving in Iraq and showed me what supporting the troops looked like. You were strong in what you believed and you didn't back down from it. You are greatly missed, my friend. Say hello to TC and Maggie and Grand Eagle for me.

 

The Mansions of the Lord
Click the picture for music

Click to hear "Mansions of the Lord"

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
To the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.

 


144 posted on 06/12/2007 7:41:07 PM PDT by StarCMC (Desperately seeking a new tagline. Say something pithy and I'll steal it. :-))
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To: MoJo2001

What a wonderful life — what a wonderful man. I admired him though I only knew of his many contributions to making the world a better place through FR. God must be so happy to have Mr. Tonkin home.


145 posted on 06/12/2007 7:41:21 PM PDT by EverOnward
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To: MoJo2001; Jim Robinson

He was one of the mainstays of our Free Republic—and I mean that in both senses.


146 posted on 06/12/2007 7:41:21 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (On the eve of Flag Day.)
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To: amom; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

I always enjoyed his posts, his insight and his experience. Prayers for Tonk and family.


147 posted on 06/12/2007 7:41:21 PM PDT by VeniVidiVici
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To: MoJo2001
RIP, citizen and patriot.

We've got your six, FRiend.

Godspeed.

148 posted on 06/12/2007 7:41:25 PM PDT by Thumper1960 (Unleash the Dogs of War as a Minority, or perish as a party.)
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To: MoJo2001

Tonk, you have always been a Freeper Friend, with a big heart and love of God and Country. May you find eternal peace and rest in our Lord and Savior. You have provided leadership and patriotism here within our community and where ever you have walked. You will be missed by many. Thank you again for your service to our country and helping to keep us FREE. May your family find consolation in knowing that you were thought well of among an elite group of American Patriots.
My Most Sincere Sympathy,
OkcPatriot
149 posted on 06/12/2007 7:42:05 PM PDT by OKC Patriot ("Never Forget"!)
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To: MoJo2001

It with sadness that I learned of Mr. Tonkin’s death.

Prayers up.


150 posted on 06/12/2007 7:42:37 PM PDT by OKIEDOC (Kalifornia, DUNCAN or THOMPSON 08, ELECTION 2008, MOST IMPORTANT OF MY LIFE TIME)
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To: amom

He loved "working" here.


151 posted on 06/12/2007 7:42:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: sit-rep; TheMom; Eaker; leda; patton; najida; HOTTIEBOY; Fierce Allegiance; Shyla; trussell

Ping


152 posted on 06/12/2007 7:43:08 PM PDT by StarCMC (Desperately seeking a new tagline. Say something pithy and I'll steal it. :-))
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To: MoJo2001; amom
Brian, Rest In Peace, dear FRiend. Thank you for your unwavering support of our veterans and servicemen and women. Thank you for your service to our country first in Vietnam and then in the US Coast Guard. Thank you for your passion for the truth and the values that we share here on this forum, the place where we all got to know and respect you. God Bless you, Brian, and our prayers are with your loved ones
153 posted on 06/12/2007 7:43:16 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Brian J. Marotta, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub, (? - 2007) Rest In Peace, our FRiend)
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To: MoJo2001

Godspeed , Tonk..


154 posted on 06/12/2007 7:43:53 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet -Fred'08)
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To: MoJo2001

Tonk was one of my all time favorite FReepers. It was always fun or intersting (or both) to read his posts. I didn’t ‘know’ him as so many here did, but he was a hero to me. May he rest in peace.


155 posted on 06/12/2007 7:43:58 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: LUV W

Unfortunately for me I was not able to get to know him as I came to FR too late. Now I must wait to meet him in Heaven.

John Kerry gets what he asked for.


156 posted on 06/12/2007 7:44:11 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Father of a 2nd BCT 10th Mountain Soldier fighting the terrorists in the Triangle of Death)
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To: MoJo2001; amom

See ya on the other side, Tonk.


157 posted on 06/12/2007 7:44:17 PM PDT by EternalVigilance
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To: MoJo2001; amom

Prayers Up For All Of Ya’ll,,,

GOD Bless...


158 posted on 06/12/2007 7:44:28 PM PDT by 1COUNTER-MORTER-68 (THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
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To: MoJo2001; amom

Prayers up for his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.


159 posted on 06/12/2007 7:44:29 PM PDT by Jaded ("I have a mustard- seed; and I am not afraid to use it."- Joseph Ratzinger)
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To: MoJo2001

2007 Prayer for Our Nation
Written by Dr. Charles R. Swindoll

Almighty God, we pause to reflect on Your character
as we seek wisdom for such a time as this.

In these unsafe days,
You remain all-powerful and able to protect;

In these uncertain times,
You remain all-knowing, leading us aright;

In the unprecedented events we’re facing,
You remain absolutely sovereign.

Our times are in Your hands.

Therefore, our dependence on You,
is total, not partial . . .
our need for Your forgiveness is constant. . .
our gratitude for Your grace is profound. . .
our love for You is deep.

We ask that You guard and guide our President
and all who serve the people of these United States.
May uncompromising integrity mark their lives.

We also ask that You unite us as truly
“one nation, under God.”

May genuine humility return to our ranks.

And may that blend of integrity and humility
heal our land.

In our Lord’s name we pray,
Amen.


160 posted on 06/12/2007 7:44:31 PM PDT by They'reGone2000 (And I DON'T want to have to change my name to They'reBack2008!)
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