Honor Mission
Melvin Douglas Chastain, Veteran
USN
Canton, Georgia – 08-16-19
Canton, Georgia – 08-16-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of a Vietnam era veteran. The family of Mr. Melvin Douglas Chastain has asked that we stand a silent flag line to honor the life and service of their hero. It will be an honor and privilege to do so. Mr Chastain served his country when it was not a popular thing to do. He served aboard the USS Coral Sea (CVA 43). He had previous service and was recalled to active duty in 1969. His rating was AMS 7210 which is an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. He rose to the rank of PO 3 (E 3). After his military service he had a long career as a carpenter and flooring installer.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-16-19
Staging Time: 1:15 pm
Georgia National Cemetery
1080 Scott Hudgens Drive
Canton, Georgia 30114
Canton, Georgia 30114
Ride Captain:
William “Buffalo Bill” Kalway
w.kalway@comcast.net
404 545 5140
Special Instructions:
Stage at the flag pole area between PIC building and Shelter 1 where we will have a short Briefing before heading to the assigned shelter. We will stand a silent flag line at his interment scheduled for 2 pm.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: William Kalway
Position:
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3 Comments To "Melvin Douglas Chastain"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On August 11, 2019 @ 11:03 am
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May He Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By speedyo On August 14, 2019 @ 12:06 pm
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Melvin Douglas Chastain. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, your duty here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen, USA, Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Memory of My Brother
James W. Owen
#3 Comment By Bill Kalway On August 16, 2019 @ 11:50 pm
Post mission report Melvin Douglas Chastain USN.
On a hot sunny afternoon seven patriots gathered at the Georgia National Cemetery to honor the life and service of Mr. Melvin D Chastain better known to friends as Doug. Doug served aboard the USS Coral Sea (CVA 43) during the Vietnam War. He was an aircraft frame mechanic. After his military service he a carpenter flooring installer.
We stood a Silent flag line while Military Honors were rendered by the U S Navy Honors team. I presented a condolence card signed by all present; a Certificate of Honor from the American Legion and an Angel coin to his Son John who had received the folded flag.
I would like to thank everyone that was able to come out to honor this Hero today. Special thanks to Clete Simpson for escorting the family to the shelter and to Reuben Baumgardner for bringing the much needed hydration. Mr Chastain’s family was very moved by our presence. I am very proud to stand with all of you.
William “Buffalo Bill” Kalway RCIC