Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh

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A statue of Mister Rogers was dedicated this month in Pittsburgh. Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh 811339

Here's a short article about it:

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It amazes me that the sculptor is 87 years old! Wow!

And here's a picture of what the statue looks like:

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Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh 20070524ho_roger4_450

It's ten feet tall, weighs over 7,000 pounds. (Again: Wow!)

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Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:23 am

Savannah.....

Well, with that statue, they can truly sing with pride, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood....."

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Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:51 am

He certainly is deserving of that tribute. I never even watched Mr. Rogers much as a kid, and neither did my children, but I have learned about Fred Rogers, the man, and he was one incredible human being. Thumbsup

This 87 year old sculptor is quite the inspiration. yes

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Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:51 pm

I loved Mister Rogers growing up. Thanks for sharing this. It is one impressive sculpture.

Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:18 pm

I watched him too long ago. I used to think " he stops to wait til I answer." He truely was the first one of his kind that interacted with children. I have his book :The World According to Mister Rogers{ Important Things to Remember}.
Glad to see such a tribute...he was a wonderful man. His two boys sure were lucky to have such a great dad.

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what a neat statue! I watched his show when I was younger. When I was in middle school, I had a history teacher named Mr. Rogers, though I don't think he was quite like the Mister Rogers that this statue was dedicated to. Laughing

Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:38 pm

I of course watched this as a child, loved him. I am so proud that he was from my hometown. I almost met him once. I cried when he died. It really broke my heart. What really makes me sad is that they recently tore down his set and painted the brick pathway from the set. Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh 987565

All this during the same week of the dedication I believe. :(

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Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:08 pm

What a very nice tribute to a wonderful man. I watched Mr. Rogers as a child, and then again with my own children.

Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:24 pm

MattLabMyLove wrote:: What really makes me sad is that they recently tore down his set and painted the brick pathway from the set. All this during the same week of the dedication I believe. :(

Oh, that's terrible!

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Subject: Re: Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:27 pm

I know, it's a sin and a shame! Blue

It's just heartless.

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How nice! i used to watch him when i was a little girl!

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