Letters to the Editor – May 25, 2016
Remember the Sacrifice
For the last few months the entire country has been obsessed with the elections. Who wins the elections is important, and a day of major significance for our country.
Let us not forget that without the veterans, there might not be elections in this country we call home. You get to vote because of their service and sacrifices.
Memorial Day as set aside to remember those who gave their all so we could have this right, and to assure the freedom and way of life we enjoy today.
This Memorial Day let us fly our flags at half-staff as a symbol of our gratitude. Let’s also extend a hand of thanks to a veteran that we know or meet, family member, friend, or stranger.
We, as a grateful nation, should pause and remember.
Hope to see you at the Darlington Veterans Memorial Park ceremony in Darlington on May 30th.
Leon Dickerson
Class of 1969 Vietnam
1st Air Cavalry Division
Florence, S.C.
In support of Tony Chavis
I just thought I would take this time to say a few things about Darlington County Sheriff candidate Tony Chavis. I met Tony Chavis thru my dad that worked with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office for over 18 years. I grew up around law enforcement all my life and knowing Tony Chavis was running for Sheriff it inspired my husband and I to finally register to vote.
Tony Chavis is a wonderful man that enforces our laws but does it in a very professional and respectful manner. Our county is listed as one of the worst counties to live in and Mr. Chavis is the kind of leader we need to turn our county into the best county around. I along with many other Chavis supporters have lost trust and respect for Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Chavis is going to get our neighborhood watches back up and going and also wants to get citizens input on concerns and advice we may have. I have never heard of a Sheriff wanting to have citizen meetings or get advice from citizens on anything. That’s the way it should be and exactly what our county needs. Mr. Chavis is trustworthy, loyal, respectful and only wants what is best for our county and to make it great again. He treats every citizen with the upmost respect and equal. He doesn’t judge people based on their lifestyle, looks or their past. Tony Chavis has even given out his personal cell phone number to every citizen and encourages them to call him at anytime they need to speak with him. He is the best man for our sheriff and that’s why he will always have my vote. Thank you for your time.
Rebakah Thames
Hartsville, SC
In support of Tony Chavis
Over the last few years our county has suffered many devastating events and undergone many deplorable and embarrassing situations that will haunt and monetarily cost us for many years to come. It’s time we had a change that we are and can be proud of. A change with a man that is an upstanding citizen. One who has served and fought for not only his county, but his country.
Tony Chavis will be the breath of fresh air and the wind of change this county and the citizens need. We need guidance, loyalty, honesty, and we need to be able to trust again. Not only in the office he would be holding but in the system as well. We need Tony Chavis as sheriff. We need his determination, his love for Darlington County, his leadership and his upstanding morals and values as not only of a future leader, but as a man, a father, and a husband. It is time for a change.., and that change is Tony Chavis.
Amy James
Hartsville, S.C.
In support of Tony Chavis
I know that some people may not know Tony Chavis or anything about his character and I would like express my feelings about him and his family. They are very loyal. They give 110 % to anything they do. Tony was a Marine and was deployed to Operation Desert Storm to fight for everyone in America. Now Tony wants to serve as Sheriff of Darlington County to help our communities stronger. He is a man of his word. He’s humble and treats everyone fairly. He doesn’t see skin color, he sees the person.
My husband was in law enforcement and anytime the county needed back up, if Tony was in the area, he would assist. He’s the type that can sit down with a stranger and stand back up with a fiend. His wife Denise even jokes about not taking him places because he loves to talk to people. I truly believe he will restore faith in the Darlington County Sheriff’s office, and build community relationships. If anyone hasn’t met him, they can call him. He’ll talk to them in person or over the phone. He is listening to the people. He will not disappoint the citizens. He loves and cares too much.
Brandy Zeller
Hartsville, S.C.
In support of Tony Chavis
I would like to write to you concerning Tony Chavis. I have known Tony for over 25 years. He has always impressed me as a man of integrity. He is active in the community and can be seen playing ball out at the field on practice and game days with the little ones. He is kind and gentle, yet strong and ethical. He is always wearing a smile and would do anything to help others. He is a man that Darlington County needs to led their officers. As a wife of an officer, I would love to know Tony was the man at the helm. He is about service to our community. We need more people in elected offices who have a servant’s attitude and he is the man with this.
Ronette Weeks
Hartsville, S.C.
In support of Tony Chavis
I was writing to tell you about Mr Tony Chavis. He is such a great man. He’s honest, fair, and treats each person he meets with respect. He is a God fearing man and he is who and what we need for our sheriff. Darlington County needs someone like this to lead our DCSO. Tony Chavis puts his all in to his work and he tries to make everyone happy and satisfied.
I am praying and hoping that this is a new beginning for our county because after this election when Tony Chavis becomes our new sheriff you will see a lot of change and it will be a good change. We need a good Christian man to run our county and Tony Chavis is that man. Thank you.
Nicki Roller
Hartsville, S.C.