Jimmy Carter Once Shook Hands with ‘Each Person’ on His Delta Flight ‘Because That’s Who He Was’: WATCH

Mar. 15, 2025

Jimma Carter in March 2018.Photo:Drew Angerer/Getty

Drew Angerer/Getty

Delta Air Lines is paying tribute toJimmy Carterwith a heartwarming video of the former president.

In the clip shared toXon Dec. 29, Carter can be seen with a big smile on his face as he makes his way to each row on the full flight.

Passengers appear to look up at him and return his warm greeting, as one person can be heard saying in the background: “I love you, Jimmy Carter.”

“Every time Jimmy Carter flew Delta, he shook hands with each person on the plane. Because that’s who he was,” Delta captioned the touching tribute. “Someone who treated people as people.”

“Today we celebrate his life - a great friend, family man, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader who showed us all how to properly treat those around us. Rest in peace, Mr. President. Your legacy lives on.” the caption concludes.

“His enthusiasm was authentic and humble, in a way that made things feel less heavy for a moment,” Sheffield told the outlet at the time.

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn in February 2017.David Goldman/AP

David Goldman/AP

Carter credited his wife as the reason why he lived such a long life inhis last interview with PEOPLEin 2019.

“It’s hard to live until you’re 95 years old,” Carter said at the time. “I think the best explanation for that is tomarry the best spouse: someone who will take care of you and engage and do things to challenge you and keep you alive and interested in life.”

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Carter’s funeral proceedings will take place over eight days and end in a ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, according toThe New York Times. On Sunday, Dec. 29,President Joe Bidendeclared the 9th a National Day of Mourning to honor the political leader and beloved humanitarian’s funeral.

source: people.com