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On the Death of Mr. Rogers - a sad day in my neighborhood
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On the Death of Mr. Rogers - a sad day in my neighborhood |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood” sung softly with a smile a warm sweater and comfortable shoes and the offer to sit awhile he taught us how to accept others how to share our lives with grace he opened his door to anyone with a welcoming smile upon his face I hope his creed will still live on Now that he’s no longer around And as Mr. Rogers passes on Hear the tears of the Trolley’s sound *** PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- Television's "Mister Rogers," the cultural icon and kindly neighbor to generations of American children, died Thursday at the age of 74. Fred Rogers died at his home in Pittsburgh after a brief battle with stomach cancer, according to a spokeswoman for his production company. He is survived by his wife Joanne Rogers, their two sons and two grandsons. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OMG! Oh this is too sad.. My children and grandchildren grew up watching Mr. Rogers. He taught the kids so much in the way of kindness, giving and even science. It is indeed a sad day in the neighbourhood. May he rest in peace. Thank you Sharon for this tender tribute. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
He was a gentle soul.. who forged new paths for our children... He shall surely be missed - Thank you, Sharon, for honoring him as you have...  |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
The neighbourhood is sad today...but it's still a bright place because Fred Rogers was here...it's beautiful day in Heaven today... believe in what your heart feels... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is such sad news. Mr. Rogers was indeed one of the best. |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
I can only echo Enchantress.... He will be missed. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh, I always liked Mr. Rogers and the values he taught the children. I enjoyed watching him with my daughter. Yes, he will be missed very much. Sharon, this is a very good tribute you have written for him...  . Hugs, Ethel |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
...snif....taught me that a gentle man could live..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
His gentle smile was such a relief from the frantic tone of most kids shows then. I watched him even when my kids didn't! He was also a minister and spent his life in service to others. The world lost a hero today. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Dear PDV - Yes, it is a sad day in the neighbourhood. I remember watching with my daughter, and how the bell for the Trolley would take us both to a magicland of make - believe. He and his gentle ways will be missed. I am putting this into my library as a rememberance. Thankyou. hugs, Chris  |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
I remember mr. Rogers from when i was a kids. I knew he was doing bad lately . He will be missed. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
He gave many little boys the knowledge, that it is okay to be gentle....my sons are two of them. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
He gave many little boys the knowledge, that it is okay to be gentle....my sons are two of them. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My children were raised by their mom, their dad---& Mr. Rogers! I thought that he would live forever but it seems that God wanted this angel to return to heaven--his mission on this earthly plane had been completed. My daughter dreamed of him last night and when she awoke this morning she heard on the radio of his demise. Thank you for writing this for our dearly beloved, Fred Rogers. God bless. Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
It is indeed a sad day in the neighborhood. A beloved man has gone on to entertain in God's neighborhood of Heaven. He will be sorely missed by the young and not so young. Hugs Mr. Rogers .... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yer right, Martie. At one point I had a choice of following a guy named Fred Rogers, or a beer-joint cowboy named Buzz True.... I took the one less traveled by.... having been shown that it was possible. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggssssss) Oh Sharon, when I was a little boy, I never wanted to miss a single episode of Mister Rogers because he taught me so much and he has a golden heart I wish every man could give to his children, and I still watched the show with my sister every day I'm home to watch it! (sad sigh) He truly is an angel and I only pray his words of giving are never forgotten, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
I grew up with Mister Rogers. What a kind man he was. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. He will be missed. |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
He was, and always will be, a model for all to follow. Thank you for remembering him in this way. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sad, very sad day |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When I heard the news this morning, I thought maybe there would be a poem from you... and I wasn't disappointed. *S* This is a wonderful tribute, PDV... well done! |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
A sad day indeed. I loved that show. This is a very nice tribute. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
i loved that old guy. he was an extra parent for so many of us kids. wow. -majnu |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
When I heard this, my mind flashed upon the faces of thousands of young and old children who knew him as if he were a member of their immediate family. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He certainly helped raise a passel of kids... Thank you Sharon. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I'm so glad you wrote this Sharon. I read the CNN article earlier today. He will most definitely be missed by many. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
glad to say, i never let my kids vegetate in front of a tv all day watching violent cartoons,; but ah mr. rogers, even my l6 year old usually unemotional son actaully looked sad when we heard the news today |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
my hat, it has three corners.. three corners has my hat... I'm gonna miss him! thanks for sharing this well deserved tribute to him. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (02-27-2003 10:25 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sharon~ Thanks for writing and sharing. Sadly another star has fallen...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (02-27-2003 11:00 PM).] |
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