Jimmy Carter is a class act, and a beacon of humanity.

[Billy Burnett]

I read this LBN story posted by DUer KBlagburn about Jody Powell's passing.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4058936

The linked story contains the usual obit story about a decent man who was Jimmy Carters longtime friend, advisor and White House press secretary.

In the last paragraph there is this description of an act of a genuine human being.

Dale Leibach, a longtime friend and business associate since their days in the Carter White House, said the ex-president went to a nursing home where Powell's mother lives to tell her of her son's death before she heard it on the news.

A simple but large act of consideration and kindness. Bless this dear man.

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[Faygo Kid]

1. Very nice. No surprise.

Jimmy Carter isn't perfect. But he is basically a class act, and may him and Rosalyn continue to grace us with their presence for many years to come.

[Jackeens]

2. What a lovely, classy man - thank you for this Billy.

:toast:

[Maccagirl]

3. A true success as a human being

of course he'd be a failure as politican.

[sonias]

4. President Carter is a first rate human being

Rest in peace Jody Powell. So sad that Powell's mother lived to see her son die. It's very hard for a parent to outlive a child. My condolences to the Powell family.

Sonia

[Booster]

5. Even though his administration was one of the worst ever, this man

will always be a great President to me. He's what I think a Christian should be.

[Colobo]

7. Great man indeed. Could have been a great president...

[Beacool]

6. That was very classy.

I'm sure Powell's mom appreciated his thoughtful gesture.

:-)

[Purveyor]

8. Hear, hear... eom K&R

[JNelson6563]

9. K&R

I hope this gets many recs as President Carter's gentle kindness deserves it.

Julie

[peekaloo]

10. .

:patriot:

[BeyondGeography]

11. True gentlemen are up against it in this country

We have a fatal attraction to bullies and rogues.

I'll always admire Carter. His post-presidency reminded a lot of us why we were Democrats at a time when the party was being routed nationally. While Reagan was giving away the store to the angry rich, Jimmy was building homes in poor neighborhoods and traveling around the world to promote free and fair elections.

[slackmaster]

12. Yes, he is

And he's the first person I ever voted for in a public election.

[WI_DEM]

13. A great man

[Scurrilous]

14. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Uncle Joe]

15. I agree.

Thanks for the thread, Billy Burnett.:thumbsup:

[a kennedy]

16. I just received a note from Rosalynn Carter that I can help celebrate

Jimmy's 85th birthday!!! Guess I can spare $5.00 for his birthday.