Flowers and notes continued to stack up at the Carter Center on Tuesday. One noticeable addition was a blue safety helmet. It was placed there by Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford.
Habitat for Humanity started in 1976, but Reckford says it was not until 1984 when the Carters got involved that the organization became well known.
“He had a legendary work ethic. Habitat for Humanity was the best way for him to put his faith into action in a very tangible way. Because of his example and inspiration, Habitat’s been able to help over 62 million people have new or improved housing,” said Reckford.
Reckford says a lot of folks liked the idea of working alongside President Carter on a Habitat build.
“I would always warn them it’s a great honor, but you need to be prepared because if you’re working on a Carter house, he had a ferocious …