Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is being remembered fondly in Windsor, where he volunteered time with Habitat for Humanity Canada nearly 20 years ago.
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, came to Windsor on June 23, 2005 to celebrate the first ever Canadian-American Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Project on Bruce Avenue, that saw six semi-detached homes be built.
“It was a wonderful time and wonderful day,” recalled Rana Aikhulaidi, who was among the original homeowners present for the celebration.
“I’ll never forget it. He gave us the hope and the dream to owning the house. I’ll never forget it at all.”
Rana Aikhulaidi seen in Windsor, Ont. on Dec. 30, 2024. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)
Other neighbours nearby also recall Carter’s visit, saying the former president felt like family to those he helped.
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