A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

To request the Department of Transportation erect appropriate markers or signs at the traffic circle located at the intersection of Camp Road and Fort Johnson Road on James Island in Charleston County that contain the words "In Memory of Sgt. First Class Isaac Gethers Jr."

 

Whereas, born October 8, 1938, and raised in Charleston County on James Island, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Isaac Gethers Jr. devoted more than fifty years of service to the Honey Hill Neighborhood Association where his leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others profoundly shaped the community; and

 

Whereas, a lifelong caregiver, Gethers embodied generosity in action - supporting neighbors in need, offering words of encouragement, and providing emotional and spiritual guidance. His work with homeless veterans was especially impactful as he helped countless veterans access resources, benefits, and pathways back into society. He drew on his own deep understanding of the moral and spiritual responsibilities of military in aiding these veterans; and

 

Whereas, a 1956 graduate of W.G. Meggett High School, Gethers excelled in football and basketball. He was inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame and was one of only six surviving players to receive a championship ring during halftime at the October 3, 2025, game, nearly seventy years after winning the state championship. A lack of funding prevented the players from receiving their rings in 1956; and

 

Whereas, his distinguished military career as a sergeant first class carried him across multiple countries and earned him numerous commendations. Throughout his service and travels, he remained a mentor, friend, and exemplary representative of the James Island community; and

 

Whereas, Gether's character, defined by integrity, kindness, and a profound commitment to uplifting others, left an enduring mark on everyone who knew him. SFC Isaac Gethers Jr. passed away on October 16, 2025, at the venerable age of eighty-seven. His ability to inspire, guide, and transform lives makes it only fitting and proper that this native son of the Palmetto State is memorialized along a segment of highway on James Island. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation erect appropriate markers or signs at the traffic circle located at the intersection of Camp Road and Fort Johnson Road on James Island in Charleston County that contain the words "In Memory of Sgt. First Class Isaac Gethers Jr."

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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