"When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
Fred Rogers was an American television host, producer, and ordained minister best known for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He created educational programming focused on emotional development and kindness for children. The series ran nationally for decades on public television.