Groundbreaking Friday

Friday, April 26, 2002, was a momentous Friday on campus. U.S. Senators Fritz Hollings ('42) of South Carolina and Daniel Inouye of Hawaii were honored guests at the 2 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony for the building of the new Padgett-Thomas Barracks.

Sen. Hollings, who has become known around The Citadel as "St. Fritz,"speaks of
Sen. Inouye's courage and heroism as he helped with the wounded after the attack
on Pearl Harbor and later in World War II as a volunteer in the Fifth Army.
Sen. Inouye speaks on the importance of the words, "Duty, Honor, Country."
A shiny new chrome shovel reflects Murray Barracks.
Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony are Davis and Floyd President Emmett I. Davis ('50), Sen. Hollings, Sen. Inouye, Citadel President Maj. Gen. John S. Grinalds, S.C. Comptroller General James A. Lander, Board of Visitors Chairman Col. Leonard C. Fulghum ('51), Regimental Commander Cadet Bobby J. Cox; and Alumni Association President Ernest B. Long ('73).
Sen. Inouye, who served under Mark Clark in World War II, lays a wreath at Gen. Mark W. Clark's gravesite. Saluting Sen. Inouye are Hawaiian Cadets Frank Christopher Baez and Kealiihooululahui M. Ichimura.
Gen. Mark W. Clark was president of the college from 1954-65. A 1917 graduate of
West Point, he was commanding general of the Fifth Army in World War II.

At parade Col. Fulghum presents Sen. Inouye with an honorary Doctorate of
Public Administration for his public service, leadership, and heroism.

After Sen. Inouye spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony, Fulghum said, "Before just a few
seconds ago, I thought Santa Claus lived in the North Pole. But I was wrong--it's Hawaii."
Deputy director of the physical plant James Grigg was named Employee of the Year
earlier in the month. Maj. Gen. Grinalds presents him with a plaque.
Retiring employees are also honored at parade. Maj. Gen. Grinalds presents Barbara Taylor
of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies with a certificate for her service.