Fred Rogers sometimes included the letters “IPOY” at the bottom of his written correspondence to remind recipients “I’m Proud of You!” Those four little words have made a huge difference in my life. I remind my loved ones with those words. I want them to know how I feel about them, especially when they’ve had a setback or are feeling down.
Last Friday, after dinner, my high school English teacher and Speech and Debate coach looked me in the eyes and said those words to me, and then gave a big hug to me. I was struck by the power of her words and action. Message received loud and clear, Shirley Marashlian. Thank you.
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
I like this never heard of using these letters to say I’m Proud Of You but will now start to use them
I believe he’d be happy to learn that you and others are using IPOY at the end of correspondence. It’s yet another positive legacy of a good man.
i love everything about mr. rogers’ approach to life and people. i’m so glad that you’ve adopted this –
Thank you, Beth. The world lost a good and great man when he passed. Hopefully his warmth and light will shine on new generations of children if his shows are still available to watch. I look forward to experiencing the new Tom Hanks movie about Fred Rogers. It seems so right that a good man is portraying a good man.