RIP Jimmy Carter

James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States lived a remarkable life. I cannot claim to be a fan of his Presidency (which took place at my birth) or many of the things he said or did years ago as a former President, but he did devote his life to his country and in service of others and should be remembered for that.

I was thinking about him earlier this morning. Somehow, I think he might not have wanted Donald Trump to be the President to give his eulogy. I think we should all be grateful that will not happen and I wish good health to all former and soon to be former Presidents over the next four years for that reason. I was wondering if Mr. Carter might pass away right before the Inauguration. 

He went into hospice care nearly two years ago and held on for a long time, even as his beloved wife passed away. It occurred to me then and it is now official that the current President of the United States is now older than all his living predecessors, by almost four years. It is also the case that the second oldest living to have ever been President is about to take the office again.

Rest in Peace, Jimmy Carter.