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Tonk's Last Ride (A Memorial Thread to coincide with his real life memorial today)
Friends of Brian
Posted on 07/02/2007 1:01:17 PM PDT by StarCMC
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Tonk's Last Ride 
We are gathered here today, on this thread, to honor our
good friend, a true patriot who with his every breath
honored our country and the men and women who
serve her. His name in real life was Brian Marotta,
but he was known here on FR as "68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub" --or Tonk for short. His story - in his own words - can be found on
his FReeper Profile Page.
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POW/MIA
Never Forget |
US Navy
GMG3 '66-'69 |
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Tonkin Gulf
'68-'69 |
Coast Guard
Auxiliary Oct 2001- |
Please post your pictures of honor to our friend. This is our way of virtually attending his memorial, which is being held today in Oregon. We wish we could be there, with his family, to celebrate his life with them, but this is the best we can do. 
Goodbye, Tonk. We love you. You will never be forgotten. |
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TOPICS: Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: alabama; brianmarotta; goodbyedearfriend; tonk
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Please post your pictures, as we (virtually) stand vigil for Tonk's Last Ride.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:01:19 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
To: StarCMC
To: StarCMC
bttt
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:03:36 PM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
To: StarCMC
G’bye Tonk. Sleep well....
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:04:13 PM PDT
by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: StarCMC
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:04:40 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Brian J. Marotta, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub, (1948-2007) Rest In Peace, our FRiend)
To: Dr. Ed Bravo; OSTATE; MS.BEHAVIN; TherealMr.B; KSParalegal; BraveMan; pandoraou812; Wings-n-Wind; ..
Ping.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:05:13 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. —George Washington)
To: acad1228; AliVeritas; aomagrat; beachn4fun; BIGLOOK; blackie; bluesagewoman; Colonel_Flagg; ...
Ping.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:07:29 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. —George Washington)
To: StarCMC
I’ll miss him, he was a worked very hard on issues that were near and dear to him, he didn’t let others do the job for him.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:07:52 PM PDT
by
cmsgop
( "cmsgop" a Mark Goodson / Bill Todman Production)
To: StarCMC
Goodbye, Tonk. We will miss you.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:08:26 PM PDT
by
patton
(19yrs ... only 4,981yrs to go ;))
To: NonValueAdded
Tonk, I always loved your posts. I wish I was closer, so I could ride for you today. you will be missed. you may stand down, we have the watch. rest easy, my friend. DJ
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:08:43 PM PDT
by
the crow
(NO MORE BUSHES!)
To: StarCMC
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:09:13 PM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: StarCMC
THE COAST GUARD HYMN
Eternal Father, Lord of hosts,
Watch o’er all those who guard our coasts.
Protect them from the raging seas
And give them light and life and peace.
Grant them from Thy great throne above
The shield and shelter of Thy love.
From http://www.uscg.mil/hq/chaplain/misc/coast_guard_hymn.htm
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:09:39 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Brian J. Marotta, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub, (1948-2007) Rest In Peace, our FRiend)
To: brityank; Calpernia; stand watie; EDINVA; ThreePuttinDude; SouthernHawk; LadyHawk; Jade Falcon; ...
Please join us here (sorry if this is a duplicate ping).
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:10:52 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Brian J. Marotta, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub, (1948-2007) Rest In Peace, our FRiend)
To: StarCMC
God welcome this warrior. We miss him so.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:11:18 PM PDT
by
Bahbah
To: StarCMC
To: StarCMC
Hey, I may need a little help holding my flag.
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:11:46 PM PDT
by
SouthernHawk
(Yatchoo! God Bless You!)
To: StarCMC
God Bless Ya Tonk! We'll miss you! Keep up the good work. Semper Fidelis, FRiend!
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:12:01 PM PDT
by
MarineBrat
(My wife and I took an AIDS vaccination that the Church offers.)
To: StarCMC; ken5050
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:12:50 PM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(It's always darkest just before it goes totally black. ~~ My Mother said it first)
To: StarCMC
Tonk, we will never forget your patriotism, and dedication to causes we FReepers hold dear! To me, you are an American hero! My prayers go out for your family!
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:15:00 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
( Hunter/Thompson/Thompson/Hunter in 08! "Read my lips....No new RINO's" !!)
To: StarCMC
We’re going on a VIRTUAL Mission to ride along with Brian! Everybody’s invited to join up! (P.S. You don’t need anything but a virtual ride and a lot of respect! You can borrow one of my bikes if you need to!
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posted on
07/02/2007 1:15:25 PM PDT
by
SouthernHawk
(Yatchoo! God Bless You!)
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