![]() ![]() As Rogers grieved for Madigan's losses and several of his own, the two taught each other about the beauty of giving and receiving "unconditional regard" from a beloved friend. They built a warm, supportive friendship, one that nourished Madigan through his self-doubt "Furies" and the difficult death of his dear brother. Soon Madigan and Rogers were corresponding, and Madigan reprints here many of their letters and e-mails. , became one of those friends after writing a piece on Rogers and Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) in 1995. Madigan, a journalist with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rogers was also an ordained Presbyterian minister who regularly studied the important spiritual thinkers and shared his faith with an eclectic range of adult friends. , taught generations of children and their parents how to express feelings and relate to others in a positive way. Fred Rogers, the "gentle icon" of public television's Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ![]()
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