I just watched Primetime's tribute to Professor Pausch and his family and felt complete and utter sadness at his passing but also hope for a man who was so inspiring. May Randy now rest in peace knowing he left this world a better place for having lived a life so full. Thank you.

Posted by: Regina Hayward, CA   July 30, 2008

I wondered what I might say to my love to comfort her if I ever found myself facing Mr. Pausch's dilemma. These are the words that came to me in my my ponderings. I hope they may bring some solace to those who are grieving. I intended to leave this song I had written on the Carnegie Mellon tribute page, but their insistence that they take full ownership of all submitted materials left me a little cold, so I post it here in the hope that Mr. Pausch's loved ones may find it, and in it, find some solace for their grief. The Dew Upon the Meadow copyright (c) by Jerry Drummond, 6/23/2008 All rights reserved Let the dew upon the meadow nor the silence of the hills ever mind you of your sorrow as I held you close and still Do not fault me for leavin' 'twas not my choice nor will in the quiet of the evenin' know my love will never fail Tho' I promised you forever and forever I will give in the laughter of our children and their dreams in which I live Say a prayer before you leave me Braid a bloom upon the hill Tell your new love of my love for you that he'll love you ever still In the dew upon the meadow and the silence of the hills hear my voice as you lay grievin' know I'll love you ever still

Posted by: Jerry Drummond Rochester, NY   July 30, 2008

Professor Pausch...I never attended college, but I know I learned the most valuable lessons I could ever learn from you. Thank you for reminding me to keep dreaming and to find my inner "Tigger"!

Posted by: Kristin Olsen St. George, SC   July 30, 2008

Media reports that Randy Pausch "lost his battle" with pancreatic cancer were wrong. He didn't lose in any sense of the word. He fought it with dignity, humor, honesty and integrity. That's no loss. I first read about him in Parade Magazine, which I don't normally read, and then I began following the blog on his website. He was exceptionally inspirational and I'll never forget this "stranger" and the important lessons that he taught me about the importance of family and living life with passion even in the face of horrific odds. Randy's blog was exceptional in and of itself. He managed to convey clinical information -- sometimes scary -- in a manner that was informative and yet somehow not scary. The professionals can't even do it as well as he did. Even the inevitability of this "stranger's" passing didn't soften the blow when I finally heard that it had come to pass. The lack of postings in July on his blog was ominous and I suspected that the time had come. What a great person this man was. His Last Lecture will be required "reading" for my three children. My sympathy goes out to his three children and his wife for their loss, but his warmth and love will envelop them forever. Sometimes unlikely heroes are the most impressive. Godspeed!

Posted by: Alex Woollcott Atlanta , GA   July 30, 2008

I never knew Randy Pausch but his Last Lecture was very inspiring to me. I very much appreciate his enthusiasm for life, and I also can appreciate his family's incredible strength through this unimaginable loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Katie O. El Paso, TX   July 30, 2008

Jai and Kids, God has really blessed you and kids to have a such a wonderful person who gave you all so much love and showed you all a road to live with his memories, May god give you all the strength to bear the loss and bless you all. May his soul rest in peace. I was following his health update and just finished reading his book The Last Lecture" felt very sad to know his death and questioned god why didnt he perform a miracle but he said he needs him there than on earth.

Posted by: Swaroop Toronto   July 30, 2008

On July 23, 2008, I returned from Paris, France after presenting a paper at an International educational conference. I am a PhD student, who like Randy, will be a professor soon. While in Paris, I coincidently thought about Randy. I wondered how he was doing. I even said a prayer for him.... Two days after I returned home, I heard that he had pasted. I was devastated. I cried all day....Because of Randy's life, I have acquired a new hope in the human spirit, and a new dream for my life (as well as for my research). I plan to give all that I have to my students, and love ones, like Randy did for his. I promise myself that I will have fun while I'm at it too! In all accounts, most believe that at 45, my life has taken longer than usual to get jump started. But like Randy, I hope to fully bloosom now, while I still have breath, as I hold on tenaciously to all my dreams. I will live boldly and "lead my life the right way" (Pauch, 2008) and wait for my "dreams to take care of [themselves](Pauch, 2008). Finally, Jai, thank you for lending us your amazing, inspiring, and loving husband. Thank you for your strength and the wisdom that guided you both to raise your children with such love, tenacity and hope! May God continue to richly bless your life, like He did with the gift of Randy! I will never forget him! Blessing and Peace Sharon Leonie Brown, From Toronto, CAN.

Posted by: S. Leonie Toronto   July 30, 2008

Dear JaTo the family of Randy Pausch, My deepest condolences in the loss of Randy - Randy affected the world with his optimism humor and dedication to family. I have mentioned him in one of my own lectures to service personnel at Anchor Health Centers in Naples, Florida, as a shining example of how we all must use our unique gifts in the world! "We never lose those we give to God." St. Augustine.

Posted by: Julie A. Basile Naples, FL   July 30, 2008

I just want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the family and randy's lecture and book will forever change how i look at my own life and will have a huge impact upon the way i raise my children. randy was an inspiration to millions, and his legacy will continue to have a positive impact on the world for years to come.

Posted by: katie lykins ironton, OH   July 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Jai and the children. You've fought the good fight with grace and strength. I'll never forget Randy or your example. I sent The Last Lecture to each of my beloved boys and asked them to spend that hour and 15 minutes listening to Randy and learning from him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by: Holly Garver Rochester, NY   July 30, 2008