Jai, I have thought of you, your kids and Randy every day since his passing. Know you all are in the hearts of many as you go through this very difficult time. What a blessing he was to all of us with his words of wisdom and lessons on life and living it. You have a wonderful guardian angel with you. You are very much loved. May God grant you peace and strength as you lay your head down at night. You are a very strong, courageous woman. The world has been witness to it. Thank you for the inspiration.

Posted by: Jen Ankeny, IA   August 19, 2008

As I started work on a Doctorate in Education degree, I was very close to quitting in my first class. And then I remembered Randy Pausch telling his student to "Go for the risk." So now I have that on my computer flashing at me daily. I lost my brother to Lymphoma at the age of 47. Cancer is an awful disease. So much money is given to Breast Cancer research (and I am one of those survivors) but we also need to look at pancreatic, liver, lymphoma and other types of cancers and support that research too. To Jai, I hope your memories with Randy will get you through some of your toughest days. He is watching over you and the children.

Posted by: Denise Dayville, CT   August 14, 2008

A great man, father and professor whom I hadn't never met. You are still alive in millions of students around the world.

Posted by: Vamshidhar Rao Gandham Richardson, TX   August 13, 2008

Like Jai, I am a pancreatic cancer widow with children. I lost my wonderful husband last year. The best way I memorialize my husband is by giving what I can to pancreatic cancer research. There is not enough money given to this cause. When foundations were set up to raise money for breast cancer, survival rates improved. We need to make that happen for pancreatic cancer so, please, give if you can. Like Randy, my husband was a teacher, and a brave and inspiring man. I miss him every day and weep as I type this. But tears will not find a cure. Money will. Rest in peace, Randy. I hope there really is a better place for you to have gone to.

Posted by: Jacqueline    August 12, 2008

Randy Pausch has helped me open my eyes and to learn how to not sweat the small stuff- his words saved me from me...my deepest sympathy to his family, friends and all the lives he inspired and touched- Thank you Randy...

Posted by: Jody New Haven, CT   August 11, 2008

To the family: God bless you and I am a single parent of a 10-year-old who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer this past February of this year, and it has spread to my pelvic area and my spine. I only wish you love and strength as I do know what you are going through and also when I was 19 my mother was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer. When she told me she came to my university at the time and gave me the grim news, I was in the end the strong one who had to keep the family together, and spent every moment with her right up until her 6th month. So I understand your pain and the anticipation that one has to go through, knowing that your loved one will no longer be with you. You know it's coming but nothing can really prepare you for it, and on that note, I wish you peace, love, and a part of my strength, and when you can happiness. You and your family will and always be in my prayers. I also watched Randy's video and was very inspired by it to motivate myself to keep myself strong while I am battling my own cancer. Thank you Randy for coming into my life. Elizabeth.

Posted by: Elizabeth Chicago, IL   August 09, 2008

From the first time I heard Randy's wonderful lecture, I have been in awe of this man who fought the toughest of battles and never gave up. His life and his message has not been lost on this old woman. I have a new hero in my life. I have henceforth seen the Last Lecture no less that 10 times and I am on my second reading of his book. I bought additional copies for my daughter and my best friend because I feel that his message is that important. I want to thank Randy, and Jai for their wonderful words and their strength as they fought their fight in the public eye with so many people watching in awe at their courage. Jai, for your strength and courage I applaud you. When I was faced with a similar plight eleven years ago, I was not so brave and certainly not as supporting as I should have been. Jai, you are my second hero to be sure.

Posted by: Eileen Truszkowski Matteson, IL   August 07, 2008

Thank you Randy and Jai for sharing your love story with us on ABC. I cried through the entire Diane Sawyer interview when I saw it after Randy passed away. I will remember Randy's stories forever. He inspires me to overlook my pains and to climb over my brick walls. Jai, my thoughts are with you. Randy's magic will live in your heart and your life forever.

Posted by: Geraldine Vancouver   August 07, 2008

I recently listened to an audio version of Randy's book. We had a lot in common - I am a professor and a scientist with a lab. In addition, my undergraduate studies were at Pitt, so I know its neighbor, Carnegie-Mellon. I was pretty ignorant about Randy and how much he loved living. I even imagined naively that he had beaten his cancer. I liked him and, after I finished the book, had to know more about him. Only then did I learn that sadly Randy had died the day before I began the book. I was fascinated by a video of Randy's lecture and I watched other videos of him. I saw Jai and the children. He and Jai showed immense courage, but what they were experiencing was supremely difficult. Randy's deep love of his family was obvious. What also came across was that he cared about his students and postdocs. In addition to being a great husband and father, Randy was a dedicated and bright scientist and an excellent lecturer. He had a way of saying and doing things that really connected him to people. I am grateful to you, Jai, for letting him do his lecture during what I'm sure was a difficult time. Randy is gone, and I know that you and the children are suffering terribly. I wish there were a way to make this easier for all of you; but unfortunately, like everyone else, I am powerless. It may help a little to know that the children will get to know him, and he affected many people positively. In the meantime, please realize that all of us who had any contact with him, even remotely through his book or videos, are profoundly saddened and are thinking of you and the children.

Posted by: David Figurski New York, NY   August 07, 2008

Dear Jai and family: I first saw the Last Lecture on YouTube last year and could not believe the passion and inspiration that spilled out of Randy. I was so excited to read the book when it came out and I have given copies to everyone I know. It feels so unfair that Randy was taken so young. I pray for you an your family and feel fortunate that I was able to hear and read Randy's words. He will never be forgotten.

Posted by: Tonya Minneapolis, MN   August 04, 2008