There have been some beautiful days in the neighborhood during Fred Rogers' time. When I was a wee lad growing up in Waukesha, I had to watch Mr. Rogers every day and wave goodbye to him at the end of the show. I had a chance to meet him in person a few years ago in DC when he was testifying on Capitol Hill in support of federal funding for PBS. As you'd expect, his demeanor was that of a genuinely nice, pleasant, and caring human being.

Mr. Rogers died today at the age of 74.