Jimmy Carter, a U.S. president who served only one term but was widely admired for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, was remembered during his state funeral on Thursday as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.

Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with a blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy Carter’s intensity and ambition,

Former President Jimmy Carter was remembered for his kindness, character and compassion at his funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington. Former Presidents Obama, Clinton, Bush and Trump were among those in attendance along with President Biden,