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Memories of Randy Pausch

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Jenelle Dec 05, 2009

Randy's headstrong, can-do, focused, rulebreaking, optimism in his vignettes is inspiration for me, has made me conscious of the many limiting mental tapes I have been playing--and embrace those of creativity. He's given me a fresh and positive approach to the word defiance! And a new meaning to "turn from darkness to light! I do have but one life to live, and it needn't be obscured by conventional rules--an empowering legacy to be loving, spirited--demanding at times, but encouraging! In this Advent season, "be not afraid" comes to mind! Thanks Randy!

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Minh Thư Nov 27, 2009

I am a student from Vietnam. I was just reading "The Last Lecture" for a few pages. And it is so moving.

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Lorraine Fairfield UK Nov 01, 2009

My son sent me the book, I cant tell you how much I enjoyed it , must have read it in hours of picking it up , couldnt put it down , how inspiring , how proud his children and his wife must be , even having a father and husband for such a short time was such a priviledge, God bless you .
Thank you Randy ,

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Dianne Ezell Aug 19, 2009

I just discovered The Last Lecture. Randy will never die as long as he can touch people's lives the way he has touched mine. He has inspired me in ways that I can't even begin to relay in an email. How awesome it must have been to be a student under his God given talent to challenge people beyond the limits they set for themselves. Thanks to you and your children for sharing his last teaching assignment with the world.

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Mike Zunno Mar 01, 2009

I am almost embaressed to say I had never heard of (or didn't recall) having heard of Randy Pausch. One day my son's football coach told my wife that the coaches were going to give our son an award, the "Randy Pausch award". It was then that I read up on Randy. Just like everyone else, I was amazed, moved and inspired. I hope my son takes and uses some of Randy's words, thoughts and teachings on his own journey through life. I know I will.
Randy, many thanks.
Michael Zunno

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Cindy North LCSW Feb 15, 2009

I listened to Randy's "Last Lecture" CD. I learned a lesson on "GRATITUDE" in the face of diversity. I believe Randy Pausch was an honest and very courageous man. He remains an inspiration and role model to all he touched. As to the nature of Connectedness of all mankind, I believe he will continue impacting and touching people's live today and always. God Bless his soul and God Bless his brave loving family. May they come to know how greatly they all have effected the world and may they always be cradled with love in the hands of God. If they follow in Randy's footsteps and continue to "love" than they will continually be blessed with love in return.

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Tom Shoupe Nov 02, 2008

I am a 61 year old retired military officer. I served two combat tours in Vietnam. I faced death daily. I have always to this day wonder why I am here. Randy's incredible book has touched me like no other. I am not a crying type of guy. I can't stop crying. I just finished the book. The last segment hit me hard. I will give this book to my son. A senior in college. I hope he can aspire to be a Randy in his own way. Touching others in a way that impacts them all their lives. God bless his family .

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MARY ANNE SAYNE -TENNESSEE Oct 16, 2008

I FELL IN 'LOVE' WITH RANDY PAUSCH AFTER GETTING HIS DVD. WHEN I DIDN'T READ ANYMORE ON HIM I PANICKED. THE DAY HE PASSED AWAY (BEFORE I KNEW IT) SOMETHING CAME OVER ME THAT HE WAS GONE. HOW I MISS READING ABOUT HIM & HOW JAI & HIS THREE BABIES WERE BLESSED TO HAVE HIM. JAI, THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH ALL OF US. IF WE COULD ALL BE TIGGERS WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD THIS WOULD BE. MY LOVE & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

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Lynn Bonanno Oct 14, 2008

After having seen the "Last Lecture" online, I became a big time Randy Pausch fan. Having read the book numerous times, I now give it as a gift to those friends and loved ones I cherish in life. He was so much more than an inspiration to millions, he was who everyone wishes could be their husband, father and friend. My sympathies to Jai and the children, living without someone so special will be very hard. Thankfully, Jai seems to live by Randy's dreams as well. My sincere best wishes for peace for all of them. Thank you Randy for bringing such meaning to life and dignity to death.

carly chichester (Oct 23, 2008)

I have just finished reading Randy's book, The Last Lecture, and all I can say is "WOW!" What an incredible person to be able to impart such wisdom, passion and love during his own last months! To his family....May God continue with his blessing of you all, because you were certainly blessed to have had such a wonderful son, husband, father and uncle in your lives!! I am forever giving Randy's book to anyone I care about!! Thank you, Randy, for opening MY eyes to living!!!

Blessings to you

Linda Oct 14, 2008

To the family and friends of Randy, I pray your hearts are filled with the knowledge of the love that he had for you all. I listened to the audio book of "The Last Lecture", and was so moved. I lost my 44 year old brother last year to stomach cancer.
I found so much strength in Randy's book. I hope that I will continue to allow God to change me from the inside out with the inspirational words that Randy shared.
I pray for your comfort and peace.
L.Harris

Decide early are you a Tigger or an Eyeore

Julie King Oct 09, 2008

My son sent me his lecture.....and Randy has been an inspiration ever since. I instantly felt like I knew his heart.....and listen to his lecture everyday. Randy thank you for sharing yourself with all of us. You are truely an inspiration to everyone!! Jai God Bless You and he will and your 3 beautiful children. You have many angels watching over you....for You and Your Randy were given 3 tiggers.......and Randy will help you raise them! May God Bless You

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Anna Oct 06, 2008

My name is Anna. Rany Pausch has inspired me to live life the way God had intended. He has inspired me to allow my Children to be just that..........Children. It's okay to write on the walls. It's okay to spill a drink in the car. It's okay to be "a Kid." We only have one life.........a life that is meant to be lived to the fullest, as did RANDY PAUSCH. God Bless you and your Family.

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