[NFBofSC] Expressions of Sympathy/update

[president at nfbofsc.org]

Good Morning All,

 

I am sure everyone is aware of the sudden and unexpected passing of US
Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Senator Graham was the
older brother of Darline Graham Nordone, who until this week served as
Commissioner of the SC Commission for the Blind. We extend our deepest
sympathy to Darline and the entire Graham family on the loss of her beloved
brother.

 

As many of you know from the media, Lindsey and Darline were extremely
close. They lost both of their parents when Darline was still a child, and
Lindsey stepped in to finish raising his younger sister. He became her legal
guardian and supported her in every endeavor she undertook throughout her
life.

 

On Monday, July 13, 2026, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed
Darline to the US Senate to complete her brother's term, which ends in
January 2027. She stepped down as Commissioner of the SC Commission for the
Blind to accept the appointment. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, she was sworn in
as Senator Darline Graham Nordone - the first woman ever to represent South
Carolina in the US Senate - and will serve until January 2027.

 

The SC Commission for the Blind held an emergency Board of Commissioners
meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and appointed Mr. Luis Mendoza as Interim
Commissioner. We extend our congratulations to Commissioner Mendoza and look
forward to continuing our long-standing working relationship with the
Commission.

 

Please keep the Graham family in your thoughts and prayers during this most
difficult time.

 

My best,

 

Marty

 

Marty R. McKenzie, President

National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina

119 S. Kilbourne Road

Columbia, SC 29205

Phone: 803-254-3777

Mobile: 843-939-8091

Website: www.nfbofsc.org <http://www.nfbofsc.org/>  

 

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