2001

Portraits of the 2001 recipients of the Wall of Fame Honor. 

From left to right: Rosa Williams Patterson, Colonel Frank Taylor Smith and Robert Holmes Bradley.

 

 
Robert Holmes ‘Pluto’ Bradley
Hendley Homes 1952-67

Category: Education

A former resident of Hendley Homes, Robert Bradley was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his service to the community. Bradley is a graduate of SC State University and C.A. Johnson High School where he lettered in football, basketball, track, and tennis. Bradley holds the distinction of being the first African American to serve as a park renter at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. He was inducted into the S.C. State University Athletic Hall of Fame, and served a term as Interim Athletic Director for the Physical Education Department at Claflin University.

 

Rosa Williams Patterson
Saxon Homes 1960-65

Category: Health and Human Services

A former resident of Saxon Homes, Rosa Patterson was inducted into the Wall of Fame because of her perseverance in the field of education and her dedication to family and community. At the age of 30, she began her trek toward obtaining a college degree while raising four children and working a full time job. Patterson graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker for the State of South Carolina. As of 2004, Patterson was working for the Department of Health and Human Services as a legislative and constituent coordinator. Patterson is also a minister at the Clement Road Church of God and is Vice President of the SC Public Health Association.

Colonel Frank Taylor Smith
Allen Benedict Court 1946-53
Category: Military

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Colonel Smith was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his service to the community and the US Government. He served two tours in Vietnam, which included leadership positions as a platoon and battalion commander. He commanded small units through the Army General Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff and rose to the rank of Colonel during a period of struggle for equality in society and the military. Smith received a Bachelor of Science Degree from SC State University, a diploma from the National War College, a Master of Arts Degree from Ball State University and is an honor graduate of the Defense Language Institute. His awards and honors include: a Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legion of Merit Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, and three Army Commendation Medals, induction into the SC State ROTC Hall of Fame, and distinction in Georgia State Government.


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