RIP TomG

**dmccoy5881** · 10th February 2009, 00:24

I never met Tom but my good friend Tex spoke highly of him. Sadly I never got a chance to meet up with him, may he rest in peace, Dave McCoy

andy bannerman · 10th February 2009, 12:13

R I P Tom and when the time comes i hope we will meet in valhalla and the first case is on me

**repman86** · 10th February 2009, 23:47

For Tom,

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word;
But as Thou dwell’st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings,
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea—
Come, Friend of sinners, and thus bide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile;
And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee,
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

**CEA** · 12th February 2009, 22:01

RIP Tom G, till we meet again, adieu camarade

**mac** · 14th February 2009, 22:18

Tom had informed that he was ill but i did not relise at what point, he was a gentleman who was true to his word, i am saddened that i never got to meet him although i spoke with him a few times and exchanged many words via pm.

Until we meet again camarade.................

**Willywemels** · 14th February 2009, 23:14

Rest in peace old man.

**Loggerhead** · 16th February 2009, 03:17

RIP Marine.

**noreaga89** · 16th February 2009, 15:39

R.I.P Warrior,

**MOONPLAYER** · 17th February 2009, 07:40

Salut a tous

" Ils traversent la vie
Comme s’ils défilaient:
De ce pas sans mesure.
Et lorsqu’ils sont passés
Quand leur marche, leurs chants
Leurs fifres se sont tus
Le silence retombe empreint de leur allure."

Adieu Tom G, Brother ... Rest In Peace

**Rapace** · 17th February 2009, 10:00

Just stumbled upon this thread that I haven't seen before. Like most other members, I'm in a shock to learn of Tom's death. He never gave any public information or hint about his illness and behave till the end as a true gentleman, caring about his friend and not about himself.
I could not imagine the forum "Memorial" that he requested the creation of would be used for him so quickly...

Camarade, toi mon pays,
Je vous quitte sans regret,
Volontaire, j’ai bien servi,
Avec Honneur et Fidélité.

**Martin Scott** · 27th February 2009, 10:05

Just come and read the thread as well frist Mike and now Tom. My sincere apoliges that I have not posted earlier. My thoughts and prayers are with both familys at this time.
May they both rest In peace,and raise hell in Vallaha............
Scotty

**flash010** · 1st March 2009, 11:50

See you guys in a while
I have some pressing medical challenges ahead guys so it will most likely be quite awhile before I get to log back in and say hello after this weekend. Just wanted to wish you all well and let you know how much I have enjoyed being part of the forum. I will try to get word to Yatez as often as I can but it could be sometime. Mon am is my D-Day....wish me luck and best to you all.
Respect and friendship
Thomas

I will be in the Northern Virginia area so shoot me an email if you make it that way.

the last mail i got from tom
before he told us about yatz

great guy right to the end

... flash

**serge** · 2nd March 2009, 06:43

Originally Posted by flash010

Tom lived and died like the legionnaire he was. We talked about Mike and how we could make him laugh to cheer him up and all the time he himself was dying. Did he cry and tell any one who would listen ? No he went to the bed side of our other bro to comfort him in his last few days never told us he was in trouble himself.
What can you say about a guy like that who puts others before himself ? I'll miss the PMs and the laughs we had. Bro take care tell Mike we miss him and the hell of a party you'll have when you two meet up,

See you laters Tom

...flash Legio Patria Nostra

Flashes post says it all, what a sad loss of a good and honourable man.

My heartfelt sympathy to all he has left behind for the time being. Having the privelage of the aquaintance of men like Tom is one of those things which makes life greater than the sum of its days.

Rest In Peace Ancien.

**Samtoo** · 5th March 2009, 03:20

Mama take this badge off of me
I just can't use it any more
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knocking on Heaven's door

Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Just like so many times before.........

Mama wipe the blood out of my face
I just cant see through it anymore
I got a long black feeling and its hard to trace
And I feel like I'm knocking on Heaven's door

Mama lay my guns into the ground
I just can't fire them any more
That long black cloud is coming down
And I feels like I'm knocking on Heaven's door

Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Knock knock knocking on Heaven's door
Just like so many times before.........

Every time I hear this song I will think of Tom....you should too.

Adieu mon frere.
Aux Morts!!

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