Former President Jimmy Carter, a beloved figure in Georgia, received warm words of tribute from Sens. Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff following his passing at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia.
Sen. Warnock, who considered Carter as one of his heroes, shared fond memories of their personal relationship. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to know the former president, highlighting a touching moment where Carter and his wife, Rosalyn, held Warnock's two-month-old daughter at a family dinner.
Sen. Ossoff also honored Carter's legacy, emphasizing his commitment to democracy, human rights, faith, philanthropy, and family. He extended his condolences to all Georgians and Americans mourning the loss of the 39th president.
The Carter Center confirmed the former president's passing, noting that he was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Carter had recently attended his wife's memorial events, where he was seen in a reclined wheelchair in the front row during a televised tribute service in Atlanta.
While Carter did not deliver any remarks during the event, his presence and legacy were deeply felt by all in attendance.
