Whether it is cool or not, I am proud to admit that Mr. Rogers has always been one of my heroes. My dad worked on the Soapbox Derby with him when I was a kid. He was as real and genuine as he seemed on TV.

He was a man ahead of his time. Transparency now is being what you say you believe. He had that nailed long ago.

He was special. And always will be. I strive to be that genuine.