10/1/02: Leventis stands between Jim Poss (left) and the Rev. Bill Farley (right), both of Greenville, at an event in Greenville. Parham served as an Air National Guard pilot in the 1960s; Farley and Leventis served together in the 1970s.

The Leventis family (l-r): Henry, Christina, Phil, E.V., Peter and Gregory.

8/24/02: Sen. Leventis, left, campaigns with U.S. Rep. John Spratt in his hometown in York at the York Festival. "He and I met folks and renewed old acquaintances for three hours," Leventis said. "It is a special h onor and pleasure to work next to a man like John who has done so much for so many people. He is truly loved by the people of his community and his district."

7/2/02: Homeland security. Gov. Jim Hodges, Leventis and other state officials talk with the press following signature of the state's new homeland security legislation.

5/13/02: Leventis wows hundreds at the annual Gallivants Ferry stump meeting.

10/12/02: E.V. Leventis (left) renewed a friendship with Phyllis Boykin Banks at the Darlington Sweet Potato Festival. They attended Longwood College together.

8/8/02: Sen. Leventis, left, administered the commissioning oath to 2nd Lt. Trent Hall of Sumter at Fort Benning, Ga. As a retired Air Force general, Leventis can wear his uniform on certain occasions, such as this honor to commission Hall.

9/5/02: Leventis, botton right, discusses issues on The Andy Thomas Show in Columbia.

6/18/02: Sen. Leventis, a retired general with the SC Air National Guard, thanked veterans June 18 at Fort Jackson for their service to the country.