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Alderman Carter Killed in Crash
Served as an Alderman for 19 years
This article is 13 years old. It was published on August 1, 2012.
27th Ward Alderman Gregory Carter, 54, was killed while driving a United Parcel Service tractor-trailer in St. Charles County, Missouri on August 1, 2012. Police say Carter, who has been a driver for UPS since 1984, slammed into the back of a Fed Ex tractor-trailer that had stopped on Highway 370 for an accident. Carter had been an Alderman for the City of St. Louis since 1993. (Courtesy of UPI/Carter website)
Updated 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1, 2012 with Twitter tweets in reaction to the passing of Alderman Carter:
Antonio French @AntonioFrench
St. Louis lost one of its gifted, charismatic leaders last night. I lost a friend & ally. My thoughts & prayers are with the Carter family. 1 Aug.
KacieStarrTriplett @KacieStarr
Prayers for my dear colleague Ald Greg Carter and his family. There aren't enough Twitter characters to express how I feel at this moment. 1 Aug.
Lord give me strength. My heart is so heavy. I'll miss you so much Uncle Greg Carter. 1 Aug.
Kim and I extend our condolences to the family, friends of Ald Greg Carter. #fgs 1 Aug.
So sad. Prayers for Greg's family. 1 Aug.
Jennifer M. Joyce @JenniferJoyceCA
Incredibly sad news this morning. RIP Alderman Carter. Prayers for family. 1 Aug.
That puts a primary election into perspective. "Today the road all runners come / Shoulder-high we bring you home." 1 Aug.
My prayers & condolences are w/ the family of Alderman Greg Carter!! A major blow 2 the City of St. Louis! #AmazingMan 1 Aug.
Comptroller Green: "My heart goes out to Greg Carter's family. May God bring them comfort during this time." 1 Aug.
Colleague and friend, Greg Carter has passed away this AM in a terrible HW accident. RIP, friend. 1 Aug.
can't believe it. A good friend & colleague passed away today. He was a charismatic, smart, fun, caring person. Greg Carter will be missed. 1 Aug.
Downtown St. Louis @downtownstlouis
Our hearts, condolences & prayers are with Alderman Greg Carter's family. Simply heartbreaking. 1 Aug.
Rest in Peace my friend. You will be greatly missed. St. Louis City Alderman Greg Carter Killed In Crash http://ow.ly/cEGJG 1 Aug.
Stunned and saddened by the news of the loss of Alderman Greg Carter. @bwahby and I extend our condolences to the Carter family. 1 Aug.
Cathy Smentkowski @BigAuntCathy
Just in shock over the sudden passing of Ald. Greg Carter. Thoughts & prayers with his family and friends. #GoneTooSoon 1 Aug.
Citizens4THubbard @Citizens4THubb
Awakened to sad sad news this morning please keep the Carter Family in our Prayers. 1 Aug.
I'm in total shock this morning. RIP Alderman Greg Carter. 1 Aug.
Wine and Roses. #gooddeedsrecalled 1 Aug.
My heart goes out to Greg Carter's family. He will be greatly missed and will be in my prayers. 1 Aug
My heart goes out to Greg's family and 27th ward residents...you will be sorely missed 1 Aug
Always a gentleman, always a friend -Alderman Greg Carter. His death is a terrible loss for his family, his ward & our City. 1 Aug
Very sad. Ald Carter was a humble, servant leader. "St. Louis alderman killed in truck crash on Highway 370 in St ..." 1 Aug
MARTIN CASAS
I'm in shock to hear about the loss of Ald. Greg Carter this morning. He was a good community leader and we worked in his Ward @FYFMovies 1 Aug
Greg was as close to universally liked as is possible in politics. People are torn apart. People who hate each other are torn apart. 1 Aug
My condolences to Ald. Greg Carter's family. Former colleague & friend. May he rest in peace. #SpeedBump #FredFlinstone pic.twitter.com/VgbZSTNG 1 Aug
A hardworking father, killed at work. Condolences & sympathy to Alderman Gregory Carter's family and friends. 1 Aug
Sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of my colleague Greg Carter. He was a major player in St Louis politics. He will be missed 1 Aug
Terrible news about Alderman Greg Carter. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to the Carter family. 1 Aug
Updated at 3:10 p.m. with more reaction on Twitter:
I will ask public buildings to lower our City flag to half-staff to mark our loss. #fgs 1 Aug.
Antonio French @AntonioFrench
Black Caucus statement on the death of Alderman Carter: "His energy and bubbling personality will be greatly missed..." 1 Aug.
This is a sad day for our City and our region, we lost a true public servant. My sincere condolences to the family of Ald. Gregory Carter. 1 Aug.
Flags downtown at half mast in honor of Alderman Greg Carter. U were extremely nice & welcoming to me. #RIP pic.twitter.com/owzEecxv 1 Aug.
“@pamelarwalker: Ald Greg Carter always advocated for public health. He will be greatly missed. #STLCityDOH extends prayers to his family. 1 Aug.
The of heart of StL is in mouning...we have lost our beloved Alderman Greg Carter 27th Ward. God bless his family! #RIP 1 Aug.
Cong Clay on tragic death of Ald. Greg Carter: "The City of St. Louis has lost a dedicated public servant, and I have lost a dear friend." 1 Aug.
Saddened to hear of the loss of Alderman Carter. His family is in my prayers. 1 Aug.
Susan Carlson @RepSusanCarlson
Sadden to learn of Ald. Carter's passing. My thoughts are with his family today. 1 Aug.
RIP Alderman Gregory Carter 1 Aug.
RIP Alderman Gregory Carter. Even-tempered, dedicated and well-loved. He's left quite a legacy. 1 Aug.
St. Louis City CoC @stlouiscitycoc
CoC is saddened by the death of Alderman Carter. A supporter of the CoC & very gracious when calling upon the CoC to help his constituents. 1 Aug.
My thoughts & prayers go out to Alderman Carter's family, friends & constituents. What a loss for our community. 1 Aug.
Alderman Greg Carter was my good friend and a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly on behalf of his community. 1 Aug.
Brightside St. Louis @brightsidestl
We mourn the loss of our dear friend Alderman Greg Carter.... 1 Aug.
Chris Koster @Koster4Missouri
Saddened by news of Alderman Carter’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. 1 Aug.
An elderly woman in #stl 27th ward told me her heart aches due to the passing of alderman Greg Carter. #Stl 1 Aug.
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of STL Alderman Greg Carter. My condolences to the entire Carter family. 1 Aug.
We send our deepest condolences to the family of 27th Ward alderman Greg Carter, whose sudden and untimely death 1 Aug.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Alderman Greg Carter. 1 Aug.
Today we mourn the loss of a good man & a great public servant. We will keep Greg Carter and his family in our prayers 1 Aug.
Dionne Flowers @2ndwardflowers
My condolences to Alderman Carter's family, staff, friends & ward residents. He was so Passion about his public service, I will miss him 1 Aug.
Dionne Flowers @2ndwardflowers
It's been a rough morning for everyone & we will do all we can to keep his memory & vision alive. He was a mentor to me/many. RIP my friend 1 Aug.
Sad, sad day at the Board of Aldermen. pic.twitter.com/sTylXnsD 1 Aug.
Updated at 4:40 p.m. Aug. 1 with reaction on Twitter:
Public service is tough, for the broadest of shoulders and thickest of skin. The late alderman Greg Carter had both. 1 Aug.
Ksmith P.R REP @Klove20102010
RIP to Alderman Greg Carter 27th Ward who died in a truck accident this morning in St. Louis, MO! Love and Support to family & friends 1 Aug.
Last night DOORWAYS lost a good friend & ally. Our thoughts and condolences are with Alderman Greg Carter's family 1 Aug.
haun Ellison Jones @ReverendNupe
Praying for the family of Alderman Greg Carter. 1 Aug.
Alderman Greg Carter has joined his mother Paula with the Lord.The Carter family has done so much for so many. My prayers. 1 Aug.
❤Love Bein A Jones❤ @MChasidy
This is a really difficult time for the Carter and Jones Family R.I.P Uncle Greg 1 Aug.
R.I.P Alderman Greg Carter 1 Aug.
David T Hamilton @DavidTHamilton
Sad news; my thoughts go out to Mr.Carter's family! St. Louis Alderman Greg Carter killed in morning crash http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/morning_call/2012/08/st-louis-alderman-greg-carter-killed.html?ana=twt … via @stlbj 1 Aug.
Man my heart goes out to the Coach Carter & Carter Family in the lost of Alderman Greg Carter. Candace and Chris y'all in my prayers. 1 Aug.
Updated at 9 a.m. Aug. 2 with Email to the Editor and overnight reaction on Twitter
DeShay, Joyce
While no words of mine can ease your loss, I just wanted the Carter's family and friends to know that my sincere sympathy is with you 1 Aug.
Condolences to the Carter family on the loss of Greg Carter. Very sad. 2 Aug.
Greg Carter was true friend. He had a quick wit and enjoyed people and life. I will miss him and his spirit. 2 Aug.
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