Koolness 
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The family has asked us to attend an Honor Mission for SSGT. Franklin "Jake" L. Tompkins
Obituary is as follows:
Franklin "Jake" L. Tompkins, age 48, of Litchfield, died on Sunday, November 26, 2006 in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Johnson-Hagglund funeral home in Litchfield with Father Paul Schumacher officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM and will continue one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the Admiral Benson V.F.W. Post #2818.
Franklin Lee Tompkins, the son of Franklin and Pearl (White) Tompkins, was born on June 23, 1958 in Houlton Maine. He grew up and received his education in Houlton before entering the United States Marine Corps at age seventeen. Jake was stationed in Lebanon during the bombing of the Marine Barracks in that country. During his twelve years of 13 years of service he served as Drill Instructor for eight.
Jake is survived by his wife Leah Tompkins of Litchfield, children; Frank (and Margo) Tompkins-Pfaffenberger of Little Falls, Joseph Robertson of Kimball, Jacob Tompkins, Levi Tompkins and Samuel Tompkins all of Litchfield and other loving relatives. Jake leaves many friends behind as well.
We will be staging for this mission on Friday, December 1st at HandiStop East Gas Station located on East Hwy 12 in Litchfield, MN
8:00 AM Staging will open
8:30 AM Briefing
8:50 AM Kickstands up/engines revving for a short trip to funeral home
9:00 AM Set up flag line
10:00 – 11:00 Funeral services
Departure time approximately 11:30 AM
All times are approximate. Please bring your 3x5 flag, dress for the weather and be self-sufficient. Thank you.
Ride Captains for this mission are Lori & Andy Musolf
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We were just informed of a mission that will take place the middle of this week. We will have more information tomorrow once we meet with the family at the funeral home. We have spoken to the family representative, Mike Remarke, who is also the Assistant Ride Captain for this sector.
Franklin 'Jake' Lee Tompkins, passed away today, 11-26-06. Jake's wife has asked that we be present at his memorial service and funeral in Litchfield, MN. Jake is a USMC SSGT Vet 1975-1988. More information will be provided as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Lori & Andy Musolf
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PGRLabLuvr
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Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 26 Nov 2006 8:28 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran.
May you rest in peace. |
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Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
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Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
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SOMDHOG
Posts: 244
Southern Maryland US Army 1965-71
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| 26 Nov 2006 8:34 PM |
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My deepest Condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Tompkins a USMC Vet. Thank You For your Service, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN .
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Lori Musolf
Posts: 326
Litchfield, MN
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| 26 Nov 2006 8:38 PM |
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| Our condolences go out to the family and friends of SSGT 'Jake' Tompkins. We are honored to be asked to attend the service for this great American Hero. Thank you for your service SSGT Tompkins. |
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Lori & Andy Musolf
Proud to be Patriot Guard Riders
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NoNo
Posts: 412
West Fargo, ND
SE N.D. RC
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| 26 Nov 2006 9:04 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the Tompkins family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Franklin "Thank You" for your service to our country.
Rest in Peace.
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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ral
Posts: 89
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| 26 Nov 2006 10:22 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Tomkins. Standing by in west central Minnesota. |
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BirdieMN
Posts: 947
Woodbury, MN
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| 26 Nov 2006 11:45 PM |
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Deepest condolences to the family of SSgt Tomkins on your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 796
Poway, CA
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| 27 Nov 2006 6:36 AM |
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| Condolences to the family of SSgt Tompkins. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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ac57
Posts: 1617
A.L.R. Post 111 Dallas,Georgia
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| 27 Nov 2006 6:50 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of this Hero during this difficult time . Thank you SSGT. Tompkins for your service and courage for our Nation . God Bless |
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A.L.R. Post 111
Dallas , Georgia
cell # 678 - 371 - 6321
PGR Member # 15501
Do your duty in all things . You cannot do more , you should never wish to do less .
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DFG
Posts: 283
Somersworth, NH
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| 27 Nov 2006 7:13 AM |
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My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of SSGT Franklin 'Jake' Lee Tompkins
O Lord, into your hands, we humbly entrust our brother.
In this life you embraced him with your tender love;
deliver him now from every evil and bid him enter eternal rest.
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Somersworth, NH
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Tats_FXD
Posts: 76
Minnesota
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| 27 Nov 2006 7:15 AM |
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| Thank you, SSGT Franklin "Jake" Lee Tompkins for your service. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
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Proud to be part of the PGR.
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gcelton
Posts: 37
"Redleg" Cottage Grove, MN
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| 27 Nov 2006 7:17 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Tompkins. Thank you for your service to our country.
May God welcome you with open arms. |
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Gordon C. Elton
U.S. Army, Field Artillery (Ret)
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dlinjerdal
Posts: 2114
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| 27 Nov 2006 7:56 AM |
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| God Bless the family and friends of Ssgt. Tompkins in their time of sorrow,thank you Ssgt for our freedom,rest in peace. |
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BobsHonda
Posts: 19
Andover, MN
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| 27 Nov 2006 9:39 AM |
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Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Tomkins.
May you Rest in Peace
Standing by in Andover, MN.
Bob Love
U. S, Navy 1961 - 1965
Proud to be a Minnesota Patriot Guard Rider
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Bob Love
U. S. Navy 1961 - 1965
Proud to be a Patriot Guard Rider |
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mailman
Posts: 22224
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 27 Nov 2006 10:21 AM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Franklin 'Jake' Lee Tompkins. Rest In Peace Marine. |
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 27 Nov 2006 10:46 AM |
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my deepest sympathies to family of SSGT Franklin 'Jake' Tompkins. rest in peace the world is safer now because of you.
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Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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Ultra Star
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Fergus Falls, MN.
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| 27 Nov 2006 1:42 PM |
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Thank you for your service SSG Tompkins, without the likes of you our free country would not be so.
My heartfelt condolences to Jake's family. Your mission is done Jake, stand down now and walk with the lord.
I will be there if possible to honor this brave soldier.
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Do not get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Galatians 6:9
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dakotakid
Posts: 167
Richmond, Mn
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| 27 Nov 2006 2:12 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSGT Franklin 'Jake' Lee Tompkins. Your service to our country has made it the island of freedom that it is today, and for that, I say...Thank You. God Bless You Jake.
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www.mnpatriotguard.org
 
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bosky
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st. joseph, MO
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| 27 Nov 2006 3:51 PM |
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| my deepest condolences to the family of Franklin Tompkins. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult time. |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
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| 27 Nov 2006 5:25 PM |
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SSG Tompkins,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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PTOOSH
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SR RC SUPERIOR, WI
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| 27 Nov 2006 7:18 PM |
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Our deep condolences to the family and friends of this great patriot. Rest in peace SSg Tompkins and thank you for your service.
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mtcat1000
Posts: 102
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 27 Nov 2006 8:26 PM |
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God Bless SSGT Franklin 'Jake' Lee Tompkins. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tompkins family and friends.
Standing by in St Cloud MN
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Greg Studer
St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
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Rollingthunder
Posts: 320
Minneosta
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| 27 Nov 2006 8:27 PM |
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Thank you for your service SSGT. Tompkins rest easy in the service of our lord.
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Brian "Boober" Jones
Patriot Guard Riders
Minnesota HOTH Coordinator
Son's of the American Legion - Post 54
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dragonman
Posts: 156
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 27 Nov 2006 8:53 PM |
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My condolences to SSGT. Jake Tompkins' family and friends. I, we, appreciate the time he spent serving our Country, and keeping it safe for the rest of us.
I worked at the same facility as SSGT. Tompkins, and he was a straight up guy, and was much respected by his co-workers. His departure was a deficit to his employer and co-workers.
UPDATE:
For those planning on attending SSGT. Tompkins' Mission, as I am, we can meet in Big Lake or Monticello, and vanpool to Litchfield. I have room for 4 more in my van. If you're interested in 'pooling, please call my home and leave a message, or leave a message here.
PLEASE dress warm for this Mission, bring your flags, and your Respect. We want to do the RIGHT THING for this man.
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MNHeritagePatriot
Posts: 212
Worthington Ride Captain - Pipestone, MN
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| 27 Nov 2006 9:14 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family of SSGT Tompkins. Thank you for allowing us to share your burden during this difficult time. May God keep you and comfort you in the days ahead. |
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Paul Ramsbey
Worthington Ride Captain
Son of Korean War Vet
Past Commander of SAL Post 14, Flora IL
Eternally grateful to our men and women who serve ... may we never forget nor underestimate the selfless dedication and sacrifices of our true Amercan Heroes! |
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