January 9 has been declared a National Day of Mourning in honour of the 39th President of the United States, who died on December 29. I am re-posting, with updates, this piece about meeting him.
I never expected to lead the kind of life that would include meeting and chatting with a former president. The fact that Mr. Carter was a highly principled person made it even more meaningful. I don't actually grieve his death. 100 years is plenty, and he leaves a marvelous legacy. I do make a connection to the occasion of his death, and the rise of a different kind of leadership in our world. His was one of the voices of reason, kindness, and virtue that are especially needed these days, actually always.
What a legacy Mr. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, left behind. It's wonderful that you had the opportunity to meet him in person. What a great story.
Thanks Ian. Especially today, as Americans are officially honouring his memory, I thought it was a story worth sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Great story about a great man or two.
I never expected to lead the kind of life that would include meeting and chatting with a former president. The fact that Mr. Carter was a highly principled person made it even more meaningful. I don't actually grieve his death. 100 years is plenty, and he leaves a marvelous legacy. I do make a connection to the occasion of his death, and the rise of a different kind of leadership in our world. His was one of the voices of reason, kindness, and virtue that are especially needed these days, actually always.
Now I actually got to read the article, which is just wonderful. thank you so much!
There is a terrible feeling of loss here, but I didn't realize there was any notice in Canada.