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RE: OT (but maybe not really): Fred Rogers Passes
I read Mr. Roger's autobiography ("You Are Special"). I was amazed to
learn that he had:
- a Master's of Divinity from Pittsburg Seminary
- was ordained in the Presbyterian Church as a minister to the "media"
- composed most of the music heard on the show
- and a Master's in Music Compsition to boot.
After reading the book, I wrote him a letter of appreciation for his
years of ministry. He called me on the phone, left a message, and
personally wrote me back w/ gracious thanks. I keep the letter as one
of my treasured posessions. I will miss him.
Patrick
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Zvonar [mailto:zvonar@zvonar.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 8:59 AM
To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
Subject: Re: OT (but maybe not really): Fred Rogers Passes
At 11:45 AM -0500 2/27/03, ArsOcarina@aol.com wrote:
>I observe a tremendous amount of integrity and an almost Zen-like
>calm, and intentionality to both the man himself and his work (funny
>to think about, since he was actually an ordained Presbyterian
>minister and the furthest
>thing from "new agey").
I concur. Fred Rogers was a saint.
I've caught his show over the years on the occasion of visits to my
sisters, both of whom have children spanning the 1-14 age range. Mr.
Rogers seemed a constant and reliable presence throughout that time.
(Incidentally one of these sisters has and M.Div and is working
toward ordination as a Presbyterian minister).
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