A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday for "Tribute to Children," a memorial to the late children's television pioneer Fred Rogers. The memorial will include a Robert Berks bronze statue of Mr. Rogers and a walk-around platform that runs through the Manchester Pier on the North Shore near Heinz Field and the Ohio River.

His widow, Joanne Rogers chatted with people in the crowd at the festivities, which coincided with the anniversary of Mr. Rogers' 80th birthday.

Site preparation and construction will start soon, with the unveiling expected in the fall.