Earlier than the non-public funeral with household started, the U.S. Navy carried out a lacking man formation flyover in honor of Carter’s naval service.
PLAINS, Ga. — Late President Jimmy Carter had his ultimate journey house to Georgia Thursday night the place a service was held at his house church, Maranatha Baptist.
Earlier than the non-public funeral with household started, the U.S. Navy carried out a lacking man formation flyover in honor of Carter’s naval service and time as commander-in-chief. Throughout the flyover, one of many jets broke away from the formation, signifying the “lacking man” and a farewell tribute to Carter.
Under is a photograph of the second the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Tremendous Hornets carried out the flyover as his casket arrived on the church.
Carter died Dec. 29, 2024. His state funeral started Jan. 4, ending Thursday. His farewell included observances in Sumter County, Georgia, Atlanta and Washington D.C.
President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 a Nationwide Day of Mourning. He shared remarks on the nationwide funeral service on the Washington Nationwide Cathedral.
“I miss him however I take solace in understanding that he and his beloved Rosalynn are reunited once more,” Biden mentioned.
His ultimate farewell included a procession in Downtown Plains, the place individuals lined the streets to pay their respects as his household walked with the motorcade.
The solemn second led the household to the Carter house, the place the thirty ninth president is being buried subsequent to his spouse of 77 years.
