We have lost Mister Rogers

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I'm at a loss as to what to say. I loved the land of Make believe and the Trolley. ANd for some odd reason when he fed the fish I always felt comfort. Rest in Peace.

 

[Buckalew]

It was so sad to hear this news today. He was a great man who touched so many lives. I remember seeing him being honored a couple years ago, receiving a much deserved award. He will be missed.
RIP, Mr Rogers.

 

[Patrick IL.]

very sad...I rememeber him becouse my younger siblings...then my children both watched his program. We never had to give a second thought about letting our kids watch him.

 

[100%Disney]

I watched Mr. Rodgers as a young child, now my 2 year old daughter watches his show, she loves the Land of Make Believe. He was such a caring man, I can't imagine a world without him. God Bless him and his family.

 

[d.kurz]

MickeyBabe: Thanks for the great story.

 

[Princess Michelle]

 

[Blondie]

When my alarm clock sounded this morning, that was the first thing I heard the DJ announce. What a sad thing to wake up to.

I was more of the Sally Starr/Captain Kangaroo generation, but I watched Mr. Rogers with my younger brother every now and then, and then occasionally with my two sons as they were growing up.

Losing him is almost like losing a father.

I cried too when one of our local TV stations played a tribute to him on the news at noon.

 

[chell]

I hate to hear that he has passed away. He will be greatly missed. I've always enjoyed watching Mr. Rogers. Just last weekend I was watching an episode. My husband thought I was crazy for watching it. That show still makes me feel good every time I watch it!

 

[Saphire]

His music was part of our household for so many years. I'll never forget my children's faces looking up to me as I sang Mr. Rogers sweet, encouraging songs...

It's you I like,
it's not the clothes you wear,
it's not the way you do your hair,
but it's you I like,
it's every part of you,
your skin, your eyes, your feelings,
whether old or new,
I hope that you remember,
even when your'e feeling blue,
that it's you I like,
it's you yourself,
it's you
it's you I like.

 

[Val]

I, too, am devasted at the loss of Mr. Rogers....but all of your wonderful posts reminds me that in a very special way, really in a way ONLY Mr. Rogers can be, he lives on. Look at the lyrics you have posted, and the memories on this board. My college students were talking and remembering, my children were talking and remembering, grown adults have been discussing their special memories. In this day of terrorism, tryants and badness he reminds us that there can truly be good in the world. Mr. Rogers was truly a saint- and his memory will live on and make each of try and be a good neighbor!

 

[Tuffcookie]

What sad news this was. He will be sorely missed!

What can I add, except the words to another great song he wrote and sang...

Be brave and then be strong
Be brave, you'll not be wrong if you are right
Keep your chin up tight and be brave
and then be strong.

Be brave and then be strong.
Be brave you'll not go wrong with fighting might
You will reach the site so be brave and be strong.

R.I.P., dear friend! (We will try to remain brave and strong!)

TC

 

[Poohbear123]

Won't you be my Neighbor........RIP Mr. Rogers...Faith.

 

[d.kurz]

DD in 8th grade said that nearly every teacher mentioned Mr Roger's passing and allowed a short discussion. He was so loved.

 

[cinlee3]

Haven't been able to post because our computer was down. But DD was so sad when she heard about Mr. Rogers. Since we don't have cable PBS is her favorite and she watches Mr. Rogers every day after lunch. She was so worried that she wouldn't be able to watch anymore more and was so sad. She doesn't really understand what it means to die but she heard it on the news.

She said he can always be in my heart. I told her she could say a prayer for his family. This is what she said -

Dear God,

Please take care of Mr. Rogers' family they will really miss him. And take care of that little old guy because he is so sweet and special I really want to meet him someday.

Love, Kristen Amen