Bob, I remember that day, as I went to his speech that night. How many presidents can say they made an exponentially more significant difference as ex-president than as president?
Well done, indeed. The embodiment of a good and faithful servant. The kind of hero we need more of. The kind of man every person can learn from. All precisely because he was a humble servant to others. This should not be rare in our world. It should be the goal.
Like him or not Jimmy Carter left his footprint on America. I love his activities after his presidency. Not one to sit on his laurels he gave of himself to help others.
Well said, Bob. He was a winner, no doubt about it. A memorable line from a eulogy by Jerry Ford this week, read by his son Steve. When asked how he liked his post-presidential activities his answer "Beats pickin' cotton". Bravo, Jimmy.
I did my part, Bob... Jimmy Carter was the very first president I voted for in 1980 at age 18 when I was a freshman at Fresno State. Three years earlier in 9th grade I had tried to hop on to city bus to make it to the Fresno Air Terminal to see him speak, but the buses were too slow... I didn't make it in time for his 3:40 pm speech.
Carter was a great person by his deeds. I worked on three Habitat projects and it felt great to be a part of helping others.
The man truly walked the walk.
So many could take a lesson from him.
Persons of his character and integrity are rare. We may not see his kind again, sad to say.
Yes. Folks need to pick up a hammer in his honor and get to work. There are so many great projects to get involved in.
A role model for humanity.
Amen. Imagine if we were all like that.
Bob, I remember that day, as I went to his speech that night. How many presidents can say they made an exponentially more significant difference as ex-president than as president?
Great point, Peter.
So many do a little fundraising, some speaking engagements and some writing. Or painting. Jimmy Carter just went out and did it.
Well done, indeed. The embodiment of a good and faithful servant. The kind of hero we need more of. The kind of man every person can learn from. All precisely because he was a humble servant to others. This should not be rare in our world. It should be the goal.
Beautiful words, Beth, and so true. Thank you.
Like him or not Jimmy Carter left his footprint on America. I love his activities after his presidency. Not one to sit on his laurels he gave of himself to help others.
Admirable, and not just a ceremonial pounding of the first nail.
We’ve all been there. Here. Wear my tie. I got a million of them. California ruined me for ties.
I'll take any tie you have, Jack. You are so stylish.
So wonderful that you had a chance to interact with Jimmy Carter! Thanks for sharing this story with us.
One of those rare and enjoyable moments that sometimes drop out of the sky. Loved the experience.
Well said, Bob. He was a winner, no doubt about it. A memorable line from a eulogy by Jerry Ford this week, read by his son Steve. When asked how he liked his post-presidential activities his answer "Beats pickin' cotton". Bravo, Jimmy.
There were some wonderful eulogies, including that one from Steve.
Thank you. He was a lovely man. Too decent to be president
Amen
I was very disappointed when he lost to Reagan.
A lot of folks were disappointed, but that one wasn't close
That was more in my disappointment with American voters.
Stumbled as a POTUS, but hit it out of the park as a human being. A rarity in today's morally bankrupt country.
So perfectly said, Erik
I did my part, Bob... Jimmy Carter was the very first president I voted for in 1980 at age 18 when I was a freshman at Fresno State. Three years earlier in 9th grade I had tried to hop on to city bus to make it to the Fresno Air Terminal to see him speak, but the buses were too slow... I didn't make it in time for his 3:40 pm speech.
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/fresno-california-remarks-arrival-fresno-airport