Local Man Part of Carter Presidential Honor Guard

A local man serving in the United States Armed Forces is a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, and is serving as a member of the Honor Guard as late President Jimmy Carter lies in repose in Washington, DC.

Kolton Kidd is the son of Jason and Amber Kidd and is a Dieterich High School graduate. Kolton is the grandson of Kenny and Karen Bushur of rural Montrose and Jeff and Kathy Kidd of Ramsey.

(THE HONOR GUARD DETAIL AS PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER LIES IN REPOSE. KOLTON KIDD'S BACK IS TO THE CAMERA)

Kenny Bushur said when Kolton completed his basic training in the US Army, he was one of three from his class chosen for the Honor Guard.

We have since learned that another area man has ties to the funeral detail. 

Sgt. Justin Yurs is in charge of scheduling where all the colors are supposed to be for President Carter's funeral. 

Sgt. Yurs is a graduate of Neoga High School.

President Carter's funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Washington, with burial in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on Thursday evening.