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Charles Thomas Watahovich

Honor Mission
Charles Thomas Watahovich, Veteran
US Marine Corps, US Marine Corps Reserve
Canton, Georgia – October 20, 2025

About the Mission:

Sergeant (E-5) Charles Thomas Watahovich served as an Ordnance Stockman in the 3rd Marine Division for three years, from September 1953 through September 1956.  This was the period just after the end of the Korean War.  Charlie served 10 months and 11 days foreign and/or sea service in Japan and Okinawa.

Sgt Watahovich earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.  Upon his release from active duty, Sgt Watahovich was transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve with five years of obligated service.

Obituary

Primary Staging Details:
October 20, 2025 — 8:30 AM
Darby Funeral Home
480 E Main St
Canton, Georgia   30114

Ride Captain:

Jonathan Yergin
[email protected]
678-230-4878

Instructions:

We will gather at Darby Funeral Home in the parking lot on the right.  We will render honors as the veteran is transferred to the hearse.  Then we will join a LEO lead RHG to GNC.

KSU – 9:00 AM

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

 

Stage 2 Details:
October 20, 2025 — 9:30 AM
Georgia National Cemetery
1080 Scott Hudgens Dr
Canton, GA   30114

Ride Captain:

Jonathan Yergin
[email protected]
678-230-4878

Instructions:

Park to the left of the PIC building front drive.  We will move to the appropriate shelter when advised.

Service – 10:00 AM

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

 


Submitted by: Jonathan Yergin
Georgia Assistant State Captain


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