The former school resource officer and assistant basketball coach is battling ALS. Author: Eleanor Tabone (WLTX) Updated: 8:42 PM EST February 26, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Tacauma Lettsome was an outgoing dad, friend and colleague. He was once a deputy with the Richland County Sheriff s Department. It was the best time of my life, he said.
Lettsome was a school resource officer (SRO) at Ridge View High School. Being an SRO gave me the opportunity to give back to my community, Lettsome said.
Lettsome was also Ridge View High School s assistant basketball coach. Coaching basketball was the love of my life.
Then, in March, 2019, he received a shocking blow. At 45, he was diagnosed with ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.