Remembering Randy Pausch

I missed out on the news. I did not know. I only found out yesterday.
And I was just celebrating life with an entry on Patrick Swayze just yesterday morning.
http://chat8blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/happy-for-patrick-swayze.html

And then in the evening, I saw the news and I am saddened.

For those who don't know, the world was introduced to Dr Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University a few months ago. It is unfortunate to be introduced to a dying man but in his dying days he has inspired many of the living. This is his story -

In September of 2006, Dr. Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Hoping to beat the odds, Dr. Pausch underwent a bold treatment plan to defeat his cancer. Unfortunately, in August 2007, the cancer returned to his liver and spleen. Pausch delivered his Last Lecture," titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," at CMU on Sept 18, 2007. His speech inspired many and became an instant hit on the internet. He went on to have the Book titled the Last Lecture published.

Please view his Last Lecture and be inspired.



He died July 25th, 2008 leaving behind his beautiful wife and 3 lovely children.