RIP, Brian. Sorry to hear of your departure. You will be sorely missed, and I imagine your reception in Heaven was extraordinary. Prayers and condolences raised for your family.
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.
RIP
Wonderful man God Bless his soul and may comfort come to his family.
May the Lord’s grace comfort Tonkin’s friends/family.
He now and forever beholds the perfect face of our God.
Go with God Tonk.
R I P
Tonk - my friend...
God sent you to us. For this, we will ever be grateful; that you came and graced the light and shadow with your words. If I were to tell you that you changed my life, you would have humbly laughed and turned to other matters -
I think I hear you laughing now. It is the laughter of a man setting his sail for the seas, and the wind is high and free; God is at the helm, and the universe unfurl’d before you like the ocean you so loved...
lift your eyes to the horizon, and Godspeed!
It is indeed sad news of his departure. While I didn’t personally know him, my heart is sad nonetheless. Let’s honor his service while in the military and out, for he was a true patriot. One day, hopefully, we may all be able to thank him in person.
Heaven’s gain.
God bless you Tonk! May his family find comfort in fond memories and the promise of reunion.
RIP, Brian. Sorry to hear of your departure. You will be sorely missed, and I imagine your reception in Heaven was extraordinary. Prayers and condolences raised for your family.
May his soul rest in the bliss of G-d's company.
God bless him and give comfort to his family.
Tonk - my friend...
God sent you to us. For this, we will ever be grateful; that you came and graced the light and shadow with your words. If I were to tell you that you changed my life, you would have humbly laughed and turned to other matters -
I think I hear you laughing now. It is the laughter of a man setting his sail for the seas, and the wind is high and free; God is at the helm, and the universe unfurl’d before you like the ocean you so loved...
lift your eyes to the horizon, and Godspeed!
I’m sorry to hear this. Prayers for Tonk’s family and friends.
1. For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confess,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. Oh, may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old
And win with them the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4. O blest communion, fellowship divine,
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5. And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6. The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon, to faithful warriors cometh rest.
Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
7. But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of Glory passes on His way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8. From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hymn #463
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Heb. 12:1
Author: William W. How, 1864, cento
Composer: R. Vaughan Williams, 1906, arr.
Tune: “Sine nomine”
My prayers for your family.
My prayers are with you. He livened up this board and kept it honest.
My sincere condolences.
Tissue alert for CedarDave’s post.
Prayers to a fellow FRiend! May God protect his family during this difficult time.
Oh damn. I’ve felt much sadness at the passing of freepers before. But I’ve never burst instantly to tears. Till now.
Fair winds, dear brother.
RIP Tonk.... Salute!!!
(Taps)...
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