I am 34 years old. I grew up watching Mr.Rogers, he really was the first person to make me realize we are all different and that`s what`s so special about all of us. I will miss you! God bless you!  LYNETTE - ANTIOCH, IL My 3 year old daughter knew Mr Rogers as her "Best Friend". when i told her he had passed away she said "Thats ok Mommy...He's in Heaven with my daddy". he daddy passed away almost 2 years ago. I grew up on Mr Rogers and it hurts me that my own little girl will not get that chance. But he taught me alot about being a parent so that maybe that way he can still live in the neighborhood of our hearts.  Tricia - Jackson, Oh from watching him showing how things are made to showing how the neighborhood of make believe can give hope to hundreds of children, fred was an icon for a role model for children young and old and his guidance will live on with us forever, may he be known as one of the greats of childrens television  Justin - San Diego, CA Mister Rogers was as much my father as my real dad. Each taught me different and complimentary things. It was almost like they were a team. When I heard of Mister Rogers' passing, it was like my own dad had died. Thank You Fred!!!  Jonathan - Sterling, IL I discovered Mister Rogers in 1985,when my first child was born. We watched every day. I think I loved the show even more than my kids did! I'm so sad that Fred Rogers has passed away--kids today need a role model like him. There's no one that could ever take his place. He will be missed here on earth, but it's a beautiful day in heaven!  Debbie - Downers Grove, IL My name is Joe, i am 26 years old. I remember after supper time my mother would always have Mr. Rogers neighborhood on the television. I learned some very important things about how to treat others through many episodes that I watched. I can say that Mr. Rogers was a dear part of my childhood and I will miss him dearly.  Joe - Watertown, SD I was raised singing the song of being a neighbor, I'm a mother of four and my children sing the song as well now. Thanks for all the happiness  Kay - Dallas, TX As an infant, one of my parents would sit me in my high chair to watch "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood". My mom told me that often times I would fall asleep to the sound of his gentle, soothing voice. There really was no other sound like it. When my mom told me that Mr. Rogers had died, I felt that part of my childhood had gone with him. He was a great humanitarian, and as an adult, I got more from his lessons than I ever did as a kid. He taught courage, expressionism, and a determination to never be afraid of who you are. I plan to read his book "You Are Special", and encourage others to do the same, in rememberance of our passed friend. Thank you, Mr. Rogers, for believing in us. You meant so much.  Kristen, 23 years old - , I heard the tragic news on the way to work last Thursday morning that Fred Rogers had succumbed to cancer at the age of 74. Ever since, I've reflected on the life of this great American whom I only knew through television. I happened across Mister Rogers' Neighborhood in 1983 as a kindergartener. The show aired on WUNC-TV, which we received with a roof antenna. It aired after Sesame Street and before the McNeil/Lehrer News Hour. How things have changed since those simpler times twenty years ago! However, one constant for children young and old was the tremendous ministry of the man in the blue tennis shoes and the cardigan sweaters who taught such profound lessons as "you're special by just your being you" and "it's okay to share your feelings" with the greatest of simplicity. I feel fortunate that the show is preserved on videotape and it's my hope that they will continue to air and serve as a living memorial to a life well-spent. May the Lord bless the Rogers family during this difficult time and give them peace in the knlowledge their loved one touched so many lives for the better.  Brian - Durham, NC this show gave me a strong sense of community when i wqas growing up. when i was 13, my father left me, and i believe that if it wasnt for mr rogers, i would have fallen apart. Thanks for helping me recognize to true importance of community and cooperation. I have a very high IQ, and i think its due to this influence. I'm 16, and i'll be off to college soon. I will never forget mr. rogers.  Stephen - Glendale, CA I'm 30 years old and I remember sitting in the living room with my sister and brother having a great time watching your show. Mr. Rogers holds a very special place in my childhood memories. We all remember the songs and have been singing them quite a bit for the past week. Mr.Rogers was always such a calm, comforting guy. He was pretty cool too.(How about those cardigans?!) I always felt special watching his show. He will be greatly missed. God's comfort and peace to his family.  PDG - Baltimore, MD I still can't believe it. Almost a week later and I have been reading tributes through tears for the past hour. It makes me sad that no one knew Fred was dying. We never got to give him the proper farewell before he left us. To tell him how much he meant to all of us. To fill his hospital room with cards and notes of encouragement and love. Mister Rogers, we will miss you.  Jeremy - Cincinnati, Oh :( Mr. Rogers...a show that made me laugh and try stuff. The reason it made me laugh is because all the puppets that were on the show. I tried making puppets when I first saw the show. I watched it for at least five years. I also liked the videos that they showed when the mail man or another person. The thing i would never forget is the entrance song. Also, when he changed clothes everyday.  Javier - , CA Beginnning in 1968, when I was two years old, I watched Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood at very chance with my Mom. Two years later, twins arrived and they, too, became confirmed Mr. Rogers' fans. For my mother, it was a quiet, thoughtful and wonderful time of the day. It gave her a chance to relax with me and enjoy something special. Many years later, I quite literally moved to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood in Pittsburgh. I cannot shake the memory of seeing the grand man himself walking down the street with his umbrella. He was something rare and special. We all will miss you Mr. Rogers.  Jeff - Los Angeles, CA I would just like to share with you that Mister Rogers has been a part of my life since I was a very little girl. He, in fact, was the only man in my home, as my parents divorced when I was 9 months old. I found comfort in seeing him in my living room on a regular basis and I learned so much about life from him. I knew he cared. Now, as a mother of 4 children, I have had the pleasure of sharing "my" Mister Rogers with them all. We are so grateful for his life and the positive impact that he had on millions of children and grownups during his lifetime. He was a very special man whom God was able to work through to reach many. He will be truly missed and always remembered. I take great comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord, and that in just a short time, and we will all be together again. I know that when he stood before the Lord, God said "Well done, my good and faithful servant."  Vanesa - Flower Mound, Tx Meow meow really sad meow. I know it will be just a matter of time before I get over your passing, but for now I just can't stop crying. You have and will always be my hero. Thank you so much for your endless compassion, acceptance and unconditional love. I like you just the way you were.  Sue - Santa Clarita, CA