R.I.P.

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The sad yet inevitable has happened.

Randy Pausch has passed away.

The former professor at Carnegie Mellon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and became an Internet sensation after his inspirational Last Lecture became viral on YouTube.

Pausch subsequently appeared on Oprah and his Last Lecture was recently turned into a book.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and children, whom he dedicated his moving speech to.

Posted: Jul 25, 2008 at 9:27 am / Email this »

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Kathr says – reply to this

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thank you for posting this.

he was brilliant
r.i.p.
Pete says – reply to this

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Great man, positive man, amazing man, chose to live his life for the good. Unlike Perez.
Ali says – reply to this

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TEAR

HAIL TO PITT
EVEN THOUGH YOU TOUGHT AT CMU
tracy says – reply to this

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Perez, thanks for the post on this. Pausch was truly someone who used his circumstances to help others instead of wallowing in self pity. What he has done is amazing.
L says – reply to this

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Very, very sad. He was an amazingly inspirational and motivational person. I wonder if he and his family even comprehended how many lives he touched.
unkno says – reply to this

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he was truly a great professor. he inspired me so much through his words and the things he believed in but especially the life he lived up until his death. his couragousness of not fearing death up to him waiting until he actually look sick to tell his children that he was so that he keep things normal for them for as long as possible. great man. great professor. great human being/ god bless his family and the people he touched through the years he lived.
conce says – reply to this

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So sorry to hear and see this. Thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. very courageous and inspirational man. May he rest in peace.
kabee says – reply to this

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I'm from the Netherlands and I've read his book, amazing man. I'm so sad by this news. I never leave a post but now i just want to say: tremendous loss but what an amazing way to 'leave' earth
kimv says – reply to this

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An amazing man. Simply amazing.
montr says – reply to this

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Re: Veron –

I could not have said it better..thanks for saying it…
so sad RIP
Aidan says – reply to this

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The world is a lesser place with his passing.
chick says – reply to this

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truly a remarkable person and an inspriation to us all.
Kelly says – reply to this

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What a sad day this is. My heart goes out to his wife and children. I wish everybody could learn from this man. God Bless Randy and his family.
moose says – reply to this

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he was such an inspiration. pick up his book it will change your life.
ali12 says – reply to this

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What a loss. RIP
Whit says – reply to this

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So sad. Anyone who hasn't seen his last lecture yet MUST watch it. He was such an inspirational man.
LC says – reply to this

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His book + speech inspired me so much, great book! and yes RIP
JU says – reply to this

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Sad. R.I.P., Randy. His wife and their three children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish says – reply to this

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So sad. I'm sure his lessons will live on.
Leann says – reply to this

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So sad! I read his page all the time and he just seemed so happy and I loved the creative ways he thought of spending time with his kids. May he rest in peace and God watch over his family. Keep them strong.
ohmy says – reply to this

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Rest in peace, friend. Thank you for the last lecture. It is something I refer to regularly. Blessings of peace to your family. Sad.
Jen says – reply to this

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So sad. Please read his book, it is wonderful.
Z says – reply to this

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Rest in peace. What a loss.
chse says – reply to this

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truly truly truly saddened by this news. when i saw it, i felt like a ton of bricks had hit me, and i don't even know him. i have seen his last lecture many many times and it always gets me crying. the love he had for his family is astonishing and it truly breaks my heart that such a great man had to pass.
RIP Randy, you will live forever in the memories of all of us.
God bless your wife and children. I know you will be watching them from above.
YOU S says – reply to this

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YOU STUPID FUCKING ASSHOLE!!! WHY WOULD YOU RUIN THIS LECTURE FOR EVERYONE BY PRINTING THAT FUCKING SPOILER??? YOU DIDN'T EVEN WATCH IT!!!! BECAUSE IF YOU DID YOU WOULD HAVE NEVER DONE THAT!!!! YOU PATHETIC DOUCHE!!
stazi says – reply to this

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Randy's lecture and book made a profound impact on my life. I will forever be grateful and thankful that he took the time to relay his thoughts to his children, and by proxy to all of us. Pursue your dreams. Live life to the fullest. Find that which makes you the happiest. My thoughts and love are with the Pausch family. Thanks for sharing him with us! XO
peace says – reply to this

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this guy was a rock star for so many reasons. God Bless him for sharing what he learned in his life. It made those that want to learn and grow become better people.
marci says – reply to this

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Thanks for letting us know Perez. Have read his book twice, bought it and followed his site but hadn't been in for a while. He had fought this disease for over TWO years not one… They had another child after the diagnosis. That in itself is a miracle. Despite chemo, my Mom only lasted 4 months at age just 50 with it [49 when she got it].The average prognosis was 4 to 6 months. Which leads to Patrick Swaze who looked rather healthy in photos this weak despite being thin. Cancer is horrible to watch one die from, pancreatic, the worst…. I pray for his wife and three small children and hope he's in a better place. He was one courageous man and everyone should purchase his little book "THE LAST LECTURE.' RIP Mr. Pausch……..marci.Ct.
jeff says – reply to this

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Rest in Peace sir!!
Heaven will be happy to have you!
miche says – reply to this

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He was an extraordinary man for sure
Erin says – reply to this

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He was an incredible man.
marci says – reply to this

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HIS WEBPAGE IS DOWN, the blue thing comes up that it can't be found, hit refresh, etc. How sad….went to it to get the date of his death and to post condolences to his family but for now, it isn't available. Did he die yesterday Perez or do you know? thanks, marci in Ct.
Lovely says – reply to this

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This is terrible, that lecture honestly moved me.
He was amazing.
I am forever inspired!
R.I.P. in heaven
kriss says – reply to this

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so sorry to hear the news.
RIP to the man who taught us all to live while we had the time.
My heart goes out to the family
Sarbe says – reply to this

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HE WAS AN ANGEL ON EARTH. GOD BLESS HIS BEAUTIFUL SOUTH. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Jacqu says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez I had not known about this amazing speech.
erin says – reply to this

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There is a memorial page set up for Randy Pausch on Tributes.com where you can leave condolences and remembrances.
Debor says – reply to this

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What a beautiful man! He is an inspiration to us all and will be truly missed. His children will be very proud of him when they are old enough to understand his journey better… God Bless….
Holfi says – reply to this

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I am happy to say that it is only because of PEREZ that I discovered his Last Lecture! Saw it here and immediately watched the entire one-hour talk on YouTube. It was really moving.
Randy is a man who can be celebrated in death for the way he fully lived his life.
Thank you PEREZ for passing on the inspiration!
Erin says – reply to this

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Why is it that the wonderful people are taken too early? He was truly an incredible and inspiring man. Bless his wife and three children.
hngf says – reply to this

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That's really too bad! i saw him on oprah…this is very sad
$$$$$ says – reply to this

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His widow and children will certainly benefit from his "last lecture". His illness gave him just enough time to make a lot of $$$$$. Americans are full of admiration for people who know how to make money, even when talking about their own death. Sick !
court says – reply to this

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i'm 17, 16 when i heard his speech. my philosophy teacher decided to play his last lecture in class. and it has changed the way i think. this news had made me cry not only beause he has died but for his wife and kids. this man was an insperational person and has changed many lives.
R.I.P.
Lisa says – reply to this

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The loss of a truly special man - his motivation will live forever, though.

(p.s. Perez - I really wish you would filter the disrespectful comments on your RIP posts - the "graffiti" has no connection to a classy man like Randy)
Layla says – reply to this

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Omg! I saw him on oprah! thats so sad…
TeeCe says – reply to this

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I'm very sad to read this news. My thoughts are with his family. His speach was very touching .
From says – reply to this

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Some of us actually knew Randy and while he had grown into an amazing man, I will always remember his efforts in the school play or on the chess team or the time he spent in my kitchen arguing with my brother.

Randy's death leaves a lonesome place against the sky.
Mia says – reply to this

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I just watched his "Last Lecture" and cried like a baby. He really was an inspiration. RIP. My thoughts are with his wife and kids.
ichc says – reply to this

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A sad - I haz it.
BiTch says – reply to this

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This is horrible. I have watched his videos on youtube, ive seen him on Dateline and we talked a lot about him in my speech class. He was truly an inspiration and my heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP.
krist says – reply to this

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R.I.P.
Jenn says – reply to this

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Such and amazing Man, truly awe inspiring. He will forever be missed. May his family find peace and comfort in the coming weeks. Rest in Peace Randy! You've touched my life in a way that I will forever be grateful!
charl says – reply to this

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He was an amazing human being with such strenght and courage.I read his book and it really made an lasting impression on me giving me the strnght to overcome obstacles no matter how difficult they may be.God bless him
heart says – reply to this

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Randy was a true inspiration to me and so many others. I feel for his family during their loss. I just lost my little brother to cancer on July 6. Even when you know it's coming, it really doesn't make it any easier. Randy, you will always be remembered. Hopefully you and my brother can hang out up there! God bless you.
super says – reply to this

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I AM EXTREMELY DEVASTATED BY THIS. I READ HIS BOOK AND SAW HIS LECTURE AND WAS MOVED BY WHAT AN EXQUISITE PERSON HE IS(WAS).

REST IN PEACE RANDY
heart says – reply to this

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Re: $$$$$ – you are really a sick person for thinking that way.
super says – reply to this

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THE WORLD IS A LESSER PLACE NOW
Chris says – reply to this

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This is so sad! I read the story and have followed him since his YouTube sensation…watching him every chance I could on news shows and Oprah. He seems like an amazing professor, father, friend, and person. My heart breaks for his family as they mourn the loss of this wonderful man. God speed to his family. My prayers are with you.
AppleLoo says – reply to this

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thats awful. i saw him on oprah. what an inspiration. i am really sad to hear this news.
gabri says – reply to this

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R.I.P This is truly very sad to hear…such an inspiration.
Liz says – reply to this

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that man was an inspiration.my thoughts are with his family.
Liz says – reply to this

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Re: Will – that man was an inspiration.my thoughts are with his family. why should you care?because maybe if you listened to his speech on youtube, you would learn to stop living such an ignorant life.
roxy says – reply to this

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this sucks! he was such an inspiration, he really deserved to live longer! his last lecture and its respective book changed lives everywhere! this is a disgrace!
texas says – reply to this

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Such sad news. My condolences go out to his wife and children and the rest of his family and friends. The Last Lecture is absolutely amazing and changed they way I think about things. Rest in Peace Randy Pausch.
Steph says – reply to this

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Although this news was inevitable and I was somewhat expecting it to come, it's still very, very sad. Randy was an amazing man and he really inspired me after I read his book. He should be an example for all of us.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
alexi says – reply to this

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i am so saddened by his death, that i cried
my thoughts go out to his friends and family…and most of all his wife and kids. he was truly an inspirations to so many people. his zest for life and his determination to make every day count.
its comforting to know that in his life, he truly achieved everything he ever wanted
i can only ope that i am able to do the same in my life, with the help of his motivational lecture.

an amazing man
Cali says – reply to this

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May his journey take him to places beyond all things thought possible.
kj says – reply to this

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I am beyond heartbroken. He was a fantastic man. Pray for his family, especially his children. & pray for all who knew him. What a terrible loss for all who know him & his story.

"If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."
-RP
Ksmurfer says – reply to this

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R.I.P. what a remarkably strong man he was.
charo says – reply to this

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So sad. He was an inspiration….God bless
beck says – reply to this

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my husband was lucky enough to have Randy as a professor. he was a truly amazing man and an inspiration to us all. thank you for your kind words, Perez.
Stell says – reply to this

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My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
We are all at a loss today.
Very sad news.
Tyra says – reply to this

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I read his book and really love his aspect in life. excellent book and it made me think to never take anything for granted. RIP Dr. Randy Pausch
Carly says – reply to this

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That's so sad, he was true inspiration to us all
CA says – reply to this

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I just graduated from Carnegie Mellon and he talked at our graduation about how much he loved his wife and it was adorable, at the end he picked her up and carried her offstage, I was so sad to hear the news! RIP
manda says – reply to this

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Randy Pausch played a sad, but tremendous part in raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. Research on pancreatic cancer is where breast cancer research was in the 1930s. Pathetic.

please go to www.pancan.org for more information and to make a donation
Sherr says – reply to this

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He was an amazing man and such an inspiration. It was inevitable, but I'm still saddened. I almost feel guilty for finding hope in some of his last words.
RIP
So sa says – reply to this

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Aw. He will be missed. Hopes and prayers to his wife and kids. He will always be remembered as a great human being.

XOXO
and RIP
): says – reply to this

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This is so sad ):
Anyone who has something rude to say is an ignorant idiot who has nothing better to do then be an asshole on-line because they aren't brave enough to do anything in real life.
Tessa says – reply to this

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He was such an inspiration to so many people. It's sad to hear he has past away. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
RIP
class says – reply to this

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he truly changed my outlook on life…he was a dying man but maintained an amazing aura of liveliness and inspiration til the end…..God bless his family
Jenn says – reply to this

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Oh so sad!
I totally cried when I saw him on Oprah. More fathers should be like him!
Kelse says – reply to this

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Re: ohio –
you are an IDIOT!
SARA says – reply to this

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finally, someone who does deserve recognition. RIP
Tiffa says – reply to this

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Wow… That's really crazy. I saw his last lecture and knew that he was bound to die, but it kind of hurts to hear it. I do wish his family the best and God Bless them
Shitt says – reply to this

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Re: $$$$$ – Too bad it wasn't YOU instead! SICK FUCK!
pinky says – reply to this

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my condolences to his family, he is very couragous and i admired that
lefty lady says – reply to this

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I just got done reading that book last night and I was going to look online today and see if he was still surviving. That book is incredible. Everyone should read it.
Peyto says – reply to this

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R.I.P
MY TEACHER SHOWED OUR GRADUATING CLASS ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL(BEFORE WE ALL LEFT FOR THE SUMMER AND WENT ON TO COLLEGE). IT INSPIRED ME,AND A LOT OF PEEPS IN OUR CLASS.SOME OF US WERE IN TEARS,AND EVEN MYSELF. OUR TEACHER TOLD US THE REASON HE SHOWED US THE VID WAS BECAUSE HE WANTED TO GIVE US THE MESSAGE OF HOW WE SHOULD KEEP LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND NEVER GIVE UP. IT WAS TRULY INSPIRING AND UNFORGETTABLE.
Poliw says – reply to this

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That is very sad. My mother was crying when he died.

R.I.P.
wes says – reply to this

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so sad, my thoughts are with the Pausch family.
Dr. Pausch was truly an inspiration to everyone.
Miss says – reply to this

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I saw his appearance on Oprah. Last night John Mayer played in Marysville, CA and dedicated a song to him. It was very sweet. Why do people like Pausch get shortchanged in life like this?
dborh says – reply to this

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Re: ohio –
Maybe you should cut down on the vinegar,dude/sweetie,good lord….
sam says – reply to this

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SAD. RIP
nadia says – reply to this

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i saw the lecture on the oprah show and i sat there glued to the T.V. and thinking about all the things this man said were all true.
God rest his soul
Lost says – reply to this

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I only hope I can be half the parent he was. My thoughts are with Jai and their 3 children x.
Lost says – reply to this

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Re: CA –
How blessed you are to have seen that in person, a truly exceptional human being.
amy says – reply to this

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This guy is amazing, RIP and thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, enjoy heaven!!
Flore says – reply to this

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He was a smart strong man who knew how to live life wisely. Knowing that his last days were to come I'm sure he spent it with his family. I'm sad but I know he lived his life to the fullest doing everything and anything that life (vida) has to offer.
Rash says – reply to this

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Rest In Peace Randy Pausch,
may we all remember the lessons you
tried to us teach your short time on this Earth.

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