Sgt. Bonnie J. Tanguay, 34, of Jefferson, NH, formerly of Coventry, RI, passed away in her home, on May 30th, 2014, after suffering a long bout with Post Traumatic Stress Injury, also known as PTSD.
Bonnie was born on September 3rd, 1979, in Westerly, RI.
Growing up in Coventry, Bonnie was a creative, adventurous soul and was never afraid to try anything new. In 1998 she enlisted in the 119th Military Police Company and was deployed to Bosnia, 2000-2001. Following she was deployed to Iraq with the 118th Military Police Battalion from 2003-2004, and later assigned to the 115th Military Police Company 12 from 2004-2006, when she was honorably discharged with numerous marks of distinction.
Among her passions were playing guitar, composing, painting, and writing and she received notable recognition for many of her talents. After she left the military, she raised and trained service dogs for disabled Vets. Her dogs, known as her "furry children," were her last greatest true love.
Surviving are her Mother, Ariana S. (Barbara Schofield) Riel and her fiancé, Steven Stanton, of Knoxville, TN; Father, Raymond M. Tanguay, stepmother, Dina Munroe, and stepbrother, Dustin Munroe, of Warwick, RI. Also surviving are her grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Because of her beautiful gift of gab, her radiating smile, and her willingness to give all, she was loved by everyone she met, and she leaves behind hundreds of Military and civilian friends.
A Military Memorial Service was held in Bonnie's honor on Friday, June 27th, 2014, in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated in Bonnie's name to Paws for Veterans, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne, FL 32901. pawsforveterans.com
Published in The Providence Journal on June 20, 2014
Bonnie was born on September 3rd, 1979, in Westerly, RI.
Growing up in Coventry, Bonnie was a creative, adventurous soul and was never afraid to try anything new. In 1998 she enlisted in the 119th Military Police Company and was deployed to Bosnia, 2000-2001. Following she was deployed to Iraq with the 118th Military Police Battalion from 2003-2004, and later assigned to the 115th Military Police Company 12 from 2004-2006, when she was honorably discharged with numerous marks of distinction.
Among her passions were playing guitar, composing, painting, and writing and she received notable recognition for many of her talents. After she left the military, she raised and trained service dogs for disabled Vets. Her dogs, known as her "furry children," were her last greatest true love.
Surviving are her Mother, Ariana S. (Barbara Schofield) Riel and her fiancé, Steven Stanton, of Knoxville, TN; Father, Raymond M. Tanguay, stepmother, Dina Munroe, and stepbrother, Dustin Munroe, of Warwick, RI. Also surviving are her grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Because of her beautiful gift of gab, her radiating smile, and her willingness to give all, she was loved by everyone she met, and she leaves behind hundreds of Military and civilian friends.
A Military Memorial Service was held in Bonnie's honor on Friday, June 27th, 2014, in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated in Bonnie's name to Paws for Veterans, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne, FL 32901. pawsforveterans.com
Published in The Providence Journal on June 20, 2014
Sgt. Bonnie J. Tanguay, 34, of Jefferson, NH, formerly of Coventry, RI, passed away in her home, on May 30th, 2014, after suffering a long bout with Post Traumatic Stress Injury, also known as PTSD.
Bonnie was born on September 3rd, 1979, in Westerly, RI.
Growing up in Coventry, Bonnie was a creative, adventurous soul and was never afraid to try anything new. In 1998 she enlisted in the 119th Military Police Company and was deployed to Bosnia, 2000-2001. Following she was deployed to Iraq with the 118th Military Police Battalion from 2003-2004, and later assigned to the 115th Military Police Company 12 from 2004-2006, when she was honorably discharged with numerous marks of distinction.
Among her passions were playing guitar, composing, painting, and writing and she received notable recognition for many of her talents. After she left the military, she raised and trained service dogs for disabled Vets. Her dogs, known as her "furry children," were her last greatest true love.
Surviving are her Mother, Ariana S. (Barbara Schofield) Riel and her fiancé, Steven Stanton, of Knoxville, TN; Father, Raymond M. Tanguay, stepmother, Dina Munroe, and stepbrother, Dustin Munroe, of Warwick, RI. Also surviving are her grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Because of her beautiful gift of gab, her radiating smile, and her willingness to give all, she was loved by everyone she met, and she leaves behind hundreds of Military and civilian friends.
A Military Memorial Service was held in Bonnie's honor on Friday, June 27th, 2014, in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated in Bonnie's name to Paws for Veterans, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne, FL 32901. pawsforveterans.com
Published in The Providence Journal on June 20, 2014
Bonnie was born on September 3rd, 1979, in Westerly, RI.
Growing up in Coventry, Bonnie was a creative, adventurous soul and was never afraid to try anything new. In 1998 she enlisted in the 119th Military Police Company and was deployed to Bosnia, 2000-2001. Following she was deployed to Iraq with the 118th Military Police Battalion from 2003-2004, and later assigned to the 115th Military Police Company 12 from 2004-2006, when she was honorably discharged with numerous marks of distinction.
Among her passions were playing guitar, composing, painting, and writing and she received notable recognition for many of her talents. After she left the military, she raised and trained service dogs for disabled Vets. Her dogs, known as her "furry children," were her last greatest true love.
Surviving are her Mother, Ariana S. (Barbara Schofield) Riel and her fiancé, Steven Stanton, of Knoxville, TN; Father, Raymond M. Tanguay, stepmother, Dina Munroe, and stepbrother, Dustin Munroe, of Warwick, RI. Also surviving are her grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Because of her beautiful gift of gab, her radiating smile, and her willingness to give all, she was loved by everyone she met, and she leaves behind hundreds of Military and civilian friends.
A Military Memorial Service was held in Bonnie's honor on Friday, June 27th, 2014, in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated in Bonnie's name to Paws for Veterans, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 106, Melbourne, FL 32901. pawsforveterans.com
Published in The Providence Journal on June 20, 2014
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