CONFIRMED: Ernest H. Tobin, Retired, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam (29-23) 9 Feb 23
1602 Thousand Oaks Dr
San Antonio, TX 78232
USA
US ARMY RETIRED VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Ernest H. Tobin, a US Army (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services and LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Ernest “E.T.” Tobin, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in La Vernia, Texas. He was born on March 16, 1936, in Troy, New York, to Queenie Tobin and Ernest Hicks.
Ernie entered the military on November 15, 1958. (Army branch) He served in the Air Defense Artillery for 16 years and 3 months. He retired on April 30, 1983, after serving with Administrative Personnel Systems Management for 7 years and 2 months. Pentagon Svc for Joint Chief Air Defense Artillery. He received numerous service medals and ribbons including Legion of Merit, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross along with other ribbons and medals. He retired as a LTC. From his military life he continued his work with the Texas Employment Commission and retired from there after 11 years.
E.T. loved to tell stories about his life. To him reflecting on his life and his family never got old. He filled his retired years with reading, visiting friends/family (bearing cookies or some sort of treat), going to Thousand Oaks Restaurant for tacos/and to “open up” and meeting Kathy & Johnny for Sunday Mass and a dinner or lunch during the week.
His greatest love? His family. There is not a soul that Ernie met that did not soon find out about his family. He was so very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He lived for family get-togethers where he could see everyone and hold the grandbabies!!!!
Looking back, I remember my Dad always being there. I remember field trips as a child, athletics, and such with him rooting me on. He was at our kids games yelling and cheering on the sidelines. Never did I ask him to come to something that I can remember him saying no. He loved family and cherished the time he had to spend with them.
In his last days I remember our talks. He was at my home on hospice. He “didn’t want to leave his family.” We talked about the love of the Lord and that through faith this was not goodbye as we would all be together again in time. Though his family here would miss him, he had family in heaven that would welcome him and he would feel so loved and cherished. I watched my father’s faith grow and strengthen in his final days and as his time on earth shortened, we watched as he talked to the Angels and I fully believe the Lord himself as he silently made the sign of the cross and folded his hands in total peace. I know my father is now in Heaven in our Father’s loving care. I will forever cherish his memory and his total devotion to his family.
He was preceded in death by, His parents and adoptive father, Martin Tobin; son, Stephen Tobin; brother, Doug Tobin, and Butch Tobin. Ernest is survived by sons, Michael Tobin, Mark Tobin, Marty Tobin (Diane), Thomas Tobin (Sherri), daughter, Kathy Klar (Johnny); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
WEATHER: Hi 66 / Lo 59, 0% Chance of Rain, 57% Humidity, Wind: 5 mph E
REQUESTOR: Martin Tobin, Son
STAGING: 10:00 am, Thursday, February 9, 2023
St. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church
1602 Thousand Oaks Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78232
https://goo.gl/maps/5B8h3fQ8BNHxowKy9
BRIEFING: 10:15 am
SERVICE: 11:00 am
St. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church
1602 Thousand Oaks Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78232
https://goo.gl/maps/5B8h3fQ8BNHxowKy9
KSU: 12:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:00 pm
Holy Cross Cemetery
17501 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, Texas 78266
https://goo.gl/maps/nPgfS17sau82
RC: Kurt “Goose” Goslin
kg69z28@yahoo.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
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Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
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