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Remembering our Past Turtles

With respect and gratitude, we recognize and honor the Turtles who have passed on this great tradition.

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In Memory ofDaniel Gonnella

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Joanne Gonnella

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Spouse turtle since 1980

In Memory ofGauge Guerin

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Tristen Ward

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Brother

In Memory ofAvery Alexander

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Tristen Ward

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Brother

In Memory ofLt. Daniel Leo “Red” Rock

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Jane Rock

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My dad, WWII triple threat man (pilot, bombardier, and gunner) 8th Army Air Force out of Lavenham, England on plane “Ticket Home.” Flew over 35 missions, picked up his Lucky Bastard Certificate after 25th one.

As a girl, I used to giggle when I would hear my dad say to one of his cronies, or other person who queried, “You bet your sweet ass I am!”

In Memory ofVirginia McColgan

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Mike McColgan

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My mother who asked me those four question in 1968 and I became a Turtle

In Memory ofSidney Filer

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Scott Filer

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My father, and former Marine…

May he rest in peace

In Memory ofArlene Johansen

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Cathy Sanders

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Aunt who I spent some treasured good times with passed in early June. I found her turtle card and was not surprised she entered this organization back in 1973.

In Memory ofAnthony Morman

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C BRADSHAW

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He was a BroTur to a few other BroTurs of mine. Bloop In Peace 🐢🕊️

In Memory ofSusan Schreck

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Caitlyn Goeller

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My Grandmother Susan became a Turtle in the early years! She was a lover of riddles and all things joyus. Being a Turtle was one of her favorite things to tell people and induct into! She was also one of the lucky few who has her original induction cards in almost perfect shape! It's a treasure for sure.

In Memory ofMargaret Colcord

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Rhonda Altman

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My mom initiated me in 1975 into the ancient and honorable order of the turtle. She passed in Sept of 1986.
She was a nurse and always enjoyed asking physicians in the most awkward moments “are you a turtle.?”.

In Memory ofDarvin Esser

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Thomas Roach

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Friend

In Memory ofLee Lookingbill

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David Lookingbill

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Father. Inducted me into this wonderful organization when I graduated from high school.

In Memory ofCharles Hassall

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Brian Maclean

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My step father. He served for 30 years in our Canadian Navy. He passed during covid and services are long done. We, Mom sister and I didnt get to participate due to covid restrictions. Nobody has any real closure. Could I ask that anyone who has lost a service person on duty or not to look to the oceans and consider all our brave men and women still fighting for us to be a part of this illustrious clubin both Canada and the USA, Aswell as thisexwho serve abroad in whichever services there. We are all of us...Turtles floating in larger pond than we think all brothers and sisters separated by land. Lets all stick our heads out and cheer our service people.
Thank you
Brian Maclean,
My pond is the Praxeum

In Memory ofPatrick Hernandez

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R. Kent Wright

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This amazing turtle brought many to bask in the glory of the pond he created. He was a true friend and mentor to many, who has been, and will continue to be missed.

In Memory ofMarcus “Ciroc Obama” Smith

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Cliff Bradshaw

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Fellow BroTur and member of his Facebook Group page “Order of Universal Turtles”. I did not know this Brother personally, but he is in fact a Duly Initiated Turtle and Turts such as himself are the reason we have a fraternity today! Rest Well BroTur! YBYSAIA 🕊️🍻🐢

In Memory ofFrank Ahman

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Tom Ahman

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My Father. He served as left waist gunner on the B-24 H, the "Gambling Lady". 8th Air Force, 93rd Bomb Group (Heavy), 409th Bomb Squadron. stationed at Hardwick Air Base, near Norwich, England. He told me he became a turtle in England, sometime in 1944-45..

In Memory ofReba Brewer

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Louisa Irick

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Reba Brewer (maiden name Houston, first marriage last name Owen) is my maternal grandmother. She passed away in 2013 before she could initiate me into the Turtles but did pass down the turtle souvenirs she gathered from her trips around the world. She told me of a funny story where she was running to catch a flight and someone hollered "Are you a Turtle?" and she yelled out the password without missing a beat.
I found your site/community and thought what better way to honor her on what would have been her 100th birthday (11/22) than to join myself. Thank you!

In Memory ofCarol Frankel

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Robert Frankel

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In Memory of my mother.

In Memory ofAngus MacGwiggin

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Jack Stone

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Dear Friend

In Memory ofStanley Hooton

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Tom Hooton

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We had Stan for over 5 years! Great turtle!

In Memory ofTruman L Stone Jr.

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Cee Stone

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My grandpa. The funniest person I’ve ever met and miss dearly. Found his Turtle membership card from 1990 in his wallet and had to sign up

In Memory ofClifton Shultz

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Amanda Shepherd

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Clif was my grandfather, and a wonderful, courageous, intelligent, wholesome man. He was a great steward to his community and a shining light to his family. There are not enough positive words to describe my grandfather, he will be missed by all who knew him. The date on his Ancient Order of Turtles card has been smudged, however, his Grand Turtle was his equally wonderful step father, Robert D. Shultz.
Thank you for taking the time to remember a wonderful man and a proud owner of a donkey that eats nothing but candy.

In Memory ofDarlene Johnson

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Cheryl Houin

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Niece

In Memory ofSusan Lindsley

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Beth Lindsley Elwood

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My Mom. I made her a turtle in 1981 after I became one. From there she made MANY of her friends turtles and gave them their membership cards. I know her friends broaden our membership as well. My Mom was fun-loving and this brought light, love, and love to others. Thanks, Mom.

In Memory ofJerry Rapier Jr.

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Joshua Rapier

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Jerry Rapier is my dad he passed away in April of this year. He was past worshful master of Alumina masonic Lodge # 574 in Bryant Arkansas. Not only was he my dad he was also my lodge brother and a great mentor and friend to several people

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