Whereas, on July 13, 2025, Mr. Anderson Chase Childers, a former police officer and minor league baseball player, courageously entered the ocean near Pawleys Island, South Carolina, to save a family caught in a dangerous rip current;

Whereas Mr. Childers displayed extraordinary courage and selflessness when he saved the family of five;

Whereas, after expending all his energy saving the family, Mr. Childers was unable to stay above water as the rip current swept him away, ultimately causing him to pay the highest sacrifice;

Whereas Mr. Childers, at 38 years old, was a decorated former police officer with the Cobb County Police Department, where he received a lifetime achievement award for saving lives throughout his career;

Whereas Mr. Childers was a loving son, a dedicated brother, a treasured friend, and an exceptional father;

Whereas Mr. Childers is survived by his beloved wife, Nataley, and their three children;

Whereas Mr. Childers’ selfless and heroic actions have inspired thousands of people and led to a nationwide outpouring of support;

Whereas the town of Pawleys Island and communities across South Carolina and Georgia mourn the loss of a true public servant and everyday hero; and

Whereas Mr. Childers’ final act was consistent with the values of honor, duty, and sacrifice that he upheld throughout his life: Now, therefore, be it