Mr. Rogers is from Pittsburgh and remained here after retirement. I saw Mr. Rogers every morning last year (I worked at the club that he was a member of), I can tell you for a fact that he was just as nice in person as he was on T.V. I remember last spring; he arrived at the club every morning at 5:30am to swim a couple (not a few) laps in the pool. He spoke to everyone and played Mr. Roger’s theme song for anyone (child and/or adult) who asked. Every time I saw him, he looked so lively.
His death really hurt my heart because every time I saw him, I would turn into a seven year old, and smile from ear to ear. I don't know any one else that has that affect on me. He will be missed.