Mr. Rogers died a few days ago, and for a brief moment I felt a pang of sadness. To be honest I was not a great fan of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, and have very few memories related to him or the show. Tonight while looking on the web I found a link to a very remarkable article. It was written five years ago for Esquire magazine. My understanding was that the author originally intended to find the "real" Mr. Rogers and expose him. The article does reveal the "real" Mr. Rogers; it shows him to be one of the most remarkable of human beings and all because he simply cared. Anyone and everyone should read this piece, whether you were an avid fan of Mr. Rogers, an occasional viewer or simply someone who recognizes his name because in a few thousand words I was let in on the beauty of his neighborhood and left with a profound sense of happiness. The world lost a beautiful soul, and if only in passing I am better person for comprehending it.

God bless and remember

Mr. Rogers loves us all