Gerald Malloy

06/19/2026

Yesterday was one of those days you don't forget. I traveled to Washington to stand beside my dear friend Major James Capers and watch history be made. There are people who come into your life and leave a permanent mark. Maj. Capers is one of those people for me.
A son of Bishopville, South Carolina, the child of a sharecropper who came up through Jim Crow, stood in the East Room of the White House and received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Nearly 60 years after he earned it.
In April 1967, he led his nine-man Force Reconnaissance team into an ambush by an entire North Vietnamese regiment near Phu Loc, Vietnam. Severely wounded, he refused to leave. He stayed in command until every single one of his Marines was safely out. He was wounded 19 times in Vietnam. He became the first Black Marine officer to command a Force Recon company. The father of modern Marine Reconnaissance.
I was honored to be a part of the effort to bring this recognition home. Through every bit of it, James was exactly who he has always been. Gracious. Humble. Steady. A heartfelt thank you to Congressman Ralph Norman for refusing to let this die in Congress.
Major James Capers Jr. is a legend. We are all better for his service and his sacrifice.

06/17/2026

11 years ago today, 9 people went to Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and never came home.

My friend Clementa Pinckney was among them. What he stood for, what all nine of them stood for, was never just a moment. It was a mandate.
Cynthia Graham Hurd. Susie Jackson. Ethel Lee Lance. DePayne Middleton-Doctor. Clementa C. Pinckney. Tywanza Sanders. Daniel Simmons. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton. Myra Thompson.

South Carolina must honor their lives with more than words. It demands action. It demands that we build bridges and tear down walls. I am sharing a piece I wrote last year as a reminder of what that work requires.

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of a painful and tragic chapter in our nation’s history — the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Will this remain simply a dark memory, or can it serve as a turning point?

06/11/2026

South Carolina showed OUT in the primary. Historic turnout. That's citizenship in action.

Runoffs are coming and there’s confusion about who can vote. Here are simple rules:
If you sat out the primary → you can vote in any runoff.
If you voted Democratic → vote in the Democratic runoff only.
If you voted Republican → vote in the Republican runoff only.
Cross-party runoff voting isn’t allowed.

Early Voting for the Runoff is June 17-18. Runoff Election Day is June 23rd.

Let's keep up the momentum.

Use the link in the comments for additional information.

06/06/2026

Today we remember those who stormed the beaches of Normandy 82 years ago. Young men. Ordinary men. Whose courage preserved the liberty and freedom that we still cherish today. I am grateful for their sacrifice today and every day. May we never forget.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

I’m excited to share we have broken ground on the Robert Smalls Monument at the South Carolina State House. As Chair of the Robert Smalls Monument Commission, I am honored to help see this important project through to completion.

Robert Smalls was born enslaved in Beaufort and went on to change history. During the Civil War, he courageously freed himself, his family, and others by commandeering a Confederate vessel and delivering it to Union forces. He later served in the South Carolina Legislature and the United States Congress, dedicating his life to freedom, equality, and public service.

Monuments tell stories and reveal who we choose to remember. This monument will not merely honor one man. It will honor perseverance over oppression, citizenship over exclusion, service over division, and hope over fear.

I am especially grateful that Republicans and Democrats came together to make this historic moment possible.

“My race needs no special defense, for the past history of them in this country proves them to be the equal of any people anywhere. All they need is an equal chance in the battle of life.”

— Robert Smalls

I encourage you to donate to this historic effort here:
https://www.admin.sc.gov/robertsmalls

State leaders broke ground where a statue of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls will be placed after the state secures funding for the memorial.

05/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce that United States Senator Mark Kelly will be joining us RIGHT HERE in Hartsville this Saturday.
Join us Saturday, May 16th at 11:00am for an unforgettable luncheon centered around public service. Location will be shared 48 hours before the event. Don’t miss it and bring a friend. Tickets are $50.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dcdwcluncheon

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife, Davita, and in loving memory of my mother, Geraldine, whose love and guidance still carry me every day.

Today we celebrate all mothers and the countless ways they shape our lives with love, strength, and care.

05/04/2026

Honored to support Frankie L Johnson Jr F5 Foundation and the incredible work they’re doing in our community.

A huge thank you to Gerald Malloy and The Malloy Law Firm for becoming a sponsor of the Frankie L. Johnson Jr. F5 Foundation!

As a Blue & White Sponsor, he received Four tickets to our scholarship banquet, one complimentary event ticket, recognition during the banquet, and special acknowledgment across our social media platforms.

We truly appreciate your support in helping us make a difference!

04/28/2026

We wanted to let everyone know that funeral arrangements have now been announced for David Lee McFarland, III. The link below includes details for the visitation and service.

We also want to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of love, prayers, and condolences following the passing of my brother-in-law. Your kind words and support have meant more to our family than we can truly express.

View David Lee McFarland, III's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.