When I heard of Randy's passing, I cried for a man that I didn't even know. That is the impact that Randy had on us. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family through this difficult time.

Posted by: Pat Dana Point, CA   July 29, 2008

Randy was such an inspiration to us all. The world is a better place for having had Randy in it. My deepest sympathy to his wife, Jai, and his beautiful children. Thank you Randy for all that you gave us.

Posted by: Linda Dufour Austin, TX   July 29, 2008

I'm only 14 years old and after watching the last lecture on youtube it inspired me, i now have nothing to hold me back in life, and you can be anything you want to be. You will truly missed Randy Pausch. God bless you.

Posted by: Abas    July 29, 2008

REST IN PEACE

Posted by: Arly Andre and Elly Abeyratne Melbourne, AK   July 29, 2008

Prof Pausch changed the way I view the world... Take nothing for granted...He did more in his short life than most people who live twice as long...Your pain is gone..rest in peace...My prayers go out to his family and friends...May his children find comfort in the man he was, and strive to fulfill their dreams, which I bet one will be to be just like their Dad...nat a bad dream at all.

Posted by: Chris McDermott Abington, MA   July 29, 2008

Dr. Pausch is now free, has 100% knowledge about our wonderful universe. The loss for his immediate and extended family, as well as close friends is immense. What a giant of a human to have given an insight of life to all of us. Dr. Pausch will always, with his new gift, stay close to his wife, children, family and friends.... and all of us who has had their heart touched deeply. Bless you Dr. Pausch... THANK YOU for your gift to us. Fly free as I know you are. Patricia & Ron

Posted by: Patricia & Ron kBelmontA, CA   July 29, 2008

I only knew of Dr. Randy Pausch through what I read on the internet. He was amazing and inspiring. As a teacher, I try to use humor and uplifting words for my students. We have a huge responsibility to our students not to break their spirit but to build it up. Dr. Pausch did just that and his legacy will be spread through the world by his students, colleagues and the rest of us. God bless the family-They should be proud of him.

Posted by: Lou Thomas San Antonio, TX   July 28, 2008

I am saddened that I never had the opportunity to meet Randy. I know that he and I would have had many great conversations. I pray for his family and know that his children will be proud to say that they had a great father. God bless you and your children.

Posted by: Mr. Marlin Coffman Clearwater, KS   July 28, 2008

I was never fortunate enough to meet Randy in person but after reading his book, The Last Lecture in May I felt actual pain and grief after reading about his death last Friday. I had been following the health updates on his webpage ever since reading his book. My heart breaks for Jai and his three adorable children. May they be able to take comfort in the many wonderful memories that Randy left with them. His constant courage, optimism and humor while dealing with cancer never ceased to amaze me. He was one of a kind.

Posted by: Jan Brumfield Pella, IA   July 28, 2008

My brother is 45 yrs. old and has stage IV colon cancer. His sons are 5 yrs. old and 22 mos. old. When I saw Randy Pausch on Oprah, I thought, "I have to know more about this extraordinary man." So I researchd everything I could find on him to help me make sense of my brother's illness. Instead, it ended up helping me understand life. Rest in peace and know how many lives you touched in your short but "fully-lived" life.

Posted by: S. Knight Birmingham, AL   July 28, 2008