‘Forever by your side’ | Secret Service’s heart-wrenching message to Jimmy Carter

President Joe Biden, politicians, celebrities send poignant messages to nation’s 39th president
With Saturday’s news that former president Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care, social media has filled up with messages of support and love for the nation’s
Published: Feb. 18, 2023 at 9:29 PM EST|Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - With Saturday’s news that former president Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care, social media has filled up with messages of support and love for the nation’s 39th president.

One of the most poignant messages came from the U.S. Secret Service, the agency that provides protection details to the nation’s top political and elected officials.

“After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention,” according to the Feb. 18, 2023, statement from The Carter Center. “He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers.”

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Atlanta Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Alan Ferguson Sr. said “we are praying for President and Mrs. Carter as he receives hospice care at home. As we reflect on President Carter’s legacy, we’re reminded of the impact he made on our organization’s efforts to ensure that families everywhere live in quality, affordable homes. He is a true servant leader whose tireless contributions to better the lives of people in our country and around the world will always be remembered with gratitude.”

On Sunday, President Joe Biden sent his best wishes to one of his White House predecessors:

Gov. Brian Kemp’s office responded to the news with this statement:

The Office of Gov. Brian Kemp released the following statement:

The Carter Center created a message board for the public to leave notes and well wishes to Carter. For more information, click here.