Photo courtesy of Oceanside Mortuary
Oceanside, California
Sep 6, 1936 – Mar 15, 2010 (Age 73)
Lt. Col. Thomas M. Collins passed away March 15, 2010, after a lengthy battle with kidney and cancer illnesses. Born in New York City, NY on September 6, 1936, he graduated from Villanova University in 1958 and entered the U.S. Marine Corps' Officer Candidate Program that year. He had many...
Read MoreIt seems like yesterday but it has been to long! You are missed! Lyle R Buerkens
Lyle R Buerkens
March 19, 2024 | Work
God speed and Semper Fi sir. You helped me kick off a great career in the Corps as my battalion CO back at Camp Schwabb over 30 years ago.
Ron Yowell
April 05, 2010 | San Antonio, TX
My thoughts and prayers go with you Sir. You will be missed.
Semper-Fi Marine
Steve Rice SSGT USMC
Steve Rice
April 02, 2010 | Ladysmith, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sir. Rest in Peace. Semper-Fi Marine
Steve Rice SSGT USMC
April 02, 2010
Col Collins was a true advocate for our current AAV. It was a pleasure working with him!!! He will be missed by all Marines. Lyle R Buerkens
Lyle Buerkens
March 26, 2010 | Spokane, WA
March 26, 2010 Tom: Thanks for all your contributions to the Corps and the LVT/AAV community. It has been over 20 years since we worked together, but your dedication and leadership was always appreciated. May your soul rest in peace. Semper Fi-
Don Gressly
March 26, 2010 | Vista, CA
God Speed Sir! You will be missed by all of us who served with you.
Semper Fi
Jeff Mendenhall
Captain LDO USMC (Ret)
Jeff Mendenhall
March 26, 2010 | Germantown, MD
Been two many years LtCol Collins...great man and a true amtracer...Semper Fi
Michael Dahlkamp
CWO-4 USMC (Ret)
Michael Dahlkamp
March 26, 2010 | Stafford, VA
Col Collins
QUIET and ORDERLY Sir
Thank you for all the GREAT support and advice you provided my family thru the years.
My kids are much better people because of you
God Bless
Patrick mCdonnough
Patrick McDonnough
March 25, 2010 | Carlsbad, CA
