Jason Carter, the eldest grandson of Former President Jimmy Carter, delivered a moving tribute to his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting both his personal and political life.
Lastly James Carter -- named for his grandfather, James Earl Carter, Jr. -- gave a reading of Matthew 5:1-16. James Carter did not add remarks to his reading, but poignantly touched his grandfather's casket as he walked back to his seat after finishing the reading.
Jason Carter was funny and sincere when giving the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral on Thursday. Check out the speech and some of his best quotes.
"Love is what taught him and told him to preach the power of human rights, not just for some people, but for all people,” Jason Carter said.
Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.
Jason Carter remembered his grandfather as a man of God and a man of the people at his Jimmy Carter's state funeral.
Among them was one of his grandsons, Jason Carter, who is also a former Georgia state senator and Chairman of the Carter Presidential Center. Here were some of the heartfelt and humorous parts of ...
President Joe Biden eulogized Carter in Washington. Carter’s other living successors attended along with other dignitaries.
Carter was, for the most part, just a regular American, who Jason said would often answer the door to his home in Plains, Georgia, wearing “70s shorts, a T-shirt and Crocs.” The audience ...
Former President Jimmy Carter may have only served one term as governor, but he left his mark in many ways before leaving for Washington, even literally. With a pencil, Carter signed the desk in the governor’s ceremonial office,
Transcript: Jason Carter Remembers His Grandfather Jimmy ... But the other 92 years they spent at home in Plains, Georgia. And one of the best ways to demonstrate that they were regular folks ...
President Joe Biden eulogized Carter in Washington. Carter’s other living successors attended along with other dignitaries.