EricW Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, but somehow I'm finding it difficult to put on a smile. Maybe a sweater will warm me up. I remember first hearing your calm, soothing voice as a small child while watching you from my living room on our fuzzy black and white television. In the midst of a hateful, angry, confusing world you extolled love, decency, and virtue. You could not have come at a better time. I am sad that you were called away from us so soon. Goodbye Mr. Rogers. There was only one person in the whole world like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 The first line of an e-mail from my mother this morning: It's a sad day in the neighborhood. The person who made you the man you are today died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Eric and Erik, I learned English while watching Mr. Rogers. Thanks for putting my feelings into words.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 No matter the ribbing and teasing about him done in the background (and in broadcast booths here and there) the guy was a rock-solid institution... kind of like Sesame Street--which was also a "neighborhood." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 The fact that we can so grieve the loss of a man that dedicated his life to 'kiddie' shows proves that the heart of this nation is not lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 What a sad ending of the week.Yesterday I learned of Mr.Rodgers dying and today a guy who hosted a local childrens show for 20 yrs (58-78) passed away from complications with diabetes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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