Comments on: Randy Pausch And "The Last Lecture"

[Harrity]

A truly inspiring story about an inspiring person whose passion for living shines through even under these tragic circumstances? The story reminded me of Dylan Thomas''s great poem "Do not go gentle into that good night". Thank you, Randy Pausch,for your courage and wisdom which will live on through your family and friends and all those you touched through your work and your "last lecture." And thank you, CBS for bringing it to your viewers...

[Harrity]

A truly inspiring story about an inspiring person whose passion for living shines through even under these tragic circumstances? The story reminded me of Dylan Thomas''s great poem "Do not go gentle into that good night". Thank you, Randy Pausch,for your courage and wisdom which will live on through your family and friends and all those you touched through your work and your "last lecture." And thank you, CBS for bringing it to your viewers...

[Harrity]

A truly inspiring story about an inspiring person whose passion for living shines through even under these tragic circumstances? The story reminded me of Dylan Thomas''s great poem "Do not go gentle into that good night". Thank you, Randy Pausch,for your courage and wisdom which will live on through your family and friends and all those you touched through your work and your "last lecture." And thank you, CBS for bringing it to your viewers...

[Harrity]

A truly inspiring story about an inspiring person whose passion for living shines through even under these tragic circumstances? The story reminded me of Dylan Thomas''s great poem "Do not go gentle into that good night". Thank you, Randy Pausch,for your courage and wisdom which will live on through your family and friends and all those you touched through your work and your "last lecture." And thank you, CBS for bringing it to your viewers...

[catfish570]

steve your story made me cry.

[catfish570]

i wish my father could have seen astory like this before he died.he died from pancreatic cancer.the doctor gave him 6 months to a year to live. he did not last 3 months.if he would have seen a story like this,he may have lived that one year anyway,even though he was ate up with the cancer.h would not have given up so easily,if he saw a story like this one.

[dodo24-2009]

I know people who have been cured from pancreatic cancer...people who were sent home to die. Do not give up. If you can and want, e-mail me and I will give you contacts: [e-mail]

[tatboy1956]

Steve, this one that i saw was you at your best, what you was a specail person to tell this story..let cbs know that we the people want you...Steve Hartman to keep us knowing that Randy is still doing great....This is the time when we need you, you have told us about Randy...Let Randy know that we care, and I will pray for him and his family..
Glenn T

[lindahawk]

Randy you are truly an inspiration and someone to look up to. It is obvious that you LOVE life with your entire being and I want you to live too! You are a beautiful person who is full of spirit and your memory will go on forever! We need more people like you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers with hope that a miracle will happen for you. Your spirit and positive attitute is truly remarkable!

I hope that you agree to allow us to a part of the life that you have left. Sure death can be ugly, but I have a feeling that for you it will not be that way. I hope that you can inspire more people to be more like you in their life. For all of us our lives are just too short and we never know if we have tomorrow and for many of us we never prepare for our ending and have the chance to say goodbye and leave this world touched by something special as you are.

You are in my thoughts and prayers!

[ericmichael1]

A touching story. Steve, you did a good job here. One day each of us will face death. I hope that I have as much courage as Randy and his family.

Eric

[cyphon2003]

Your story must inspire all to keep going with pride and honor, without any regrets. Happiness and beautifull moments to remember. Thank you for your existance and love for life. God Bless you. Ernestina

[sdlaur]

I am sure your family is going to carry this gift you are giving them for the rest of they''re lives. I can say just from what I saw this eve, I will. You are an inspiration to those who might have a diagnosis such as your own, and also the families of those who have this type of challenge. I do want to say though, do not let anyone tell you when you are going to die. I have helped many older folks with terminal illnesses, when I worked in home health who were told they were going to die and they were given approximate times. The clients who let this rule with them did so about the time they were told, there were those also that didn''t allow that to rule and went on with life and one I know lived for several more years, and he was told he was not going to live more than a year or so. He was a man I cared for. I spoke with him alot about this and he told me something that has stuck with me, he said"do not ever let A DR tell you when you are going to die" I also will carry that with me always. He lived with some difficulty, but with grace, and he had many more good memories with his loved ones, and so I also personally hope that i can be as brave one day. I can say I might not have what you seem to have that you are leaving for inspiration, but I will be lucky to have even one ounce of it from just watching your story. Thank you for that.
May God bless and Keep you, and may your family be strong as you help each other through this all.
Laurie

[sdlaur]

I am sure your family is going to carry this gift you are giving them for the rest of they''re lives. I can say just from what I saw this eve, I will. You are an inspiration to those who might have a diagnosis such as your own, and also the families of those who have this type of challenge. I do want to say though, do not let anyone tell you when you are going to die. I have helped many older folks with terminal illnesses, when I worked in home health who were told they were going to die and they were given approximate times. The clients who let this rule with them did so about the time they were told, there were those also that didn''t allow that to rule and went on with life and one I know lived for several more years, and he was told he was not going to live more than a year or so. He was a man I cared for. I spoke with him alot about this and he told me something that has stuck with me, he said"do not ever let A DR tell you when you are going to die" I also will carry that with me always. He lived with some difficulty, but with grace, and he had many more good memories with his loved ones, and so I also personally hope that i can be as brave one day. I can say I might not have what you seem to have that you are leaving for inspiration, but I will be lucky to have even one ounce of it from just watching your story. Thank you for that.
May God bless and Keep you, and may your family be strong as you help each other through this all.
Laurie

[sdlaur]

I am sure your family is going to carry this gift you are giving them for the rest of they''re lives. I can say just from what I saw this eve, I will. You are an inspiration to those who might have a diagnosis such as your own, and also the families of those who have this type of challenge. I do want to say though, do not let anyone tell you when you are going to die. I have helped many older folks with terminal illnesses, when I worked in home health who were told they were going to die and they were given approximate times. The clients who let this rule with them did so about the time they were told, there were those also that didn''t allow that to rule and went on with life and one I know lived for several more years, and he was told he was not going to live more than a year or so. He was a man I cared for. I spoke with him alot about this and he told me something that has stuck with me, he said"do not ever let A DR tell you when you are going to die" I also will carry that with me always. He lived with some difficulty, but with grace, and he had many more good memories with his loved ones, and so I also personally hope that i can be as brave one day. I can say I might not have what you seem to have that you are leaving for inspiration, but I will be lucky to have even one ounce of it from just watching your story. Thank you for that.
May God bless and Keep you, and may your family be strong as you help each other through this all.
Laurie

[sdlaur]

I am sure your family is going to carry this gift you are giving them for the rest of they''re lives. I can say just from what I saw this eve, I will. You are an inspiration to those who might have a diagnosis such as your own, and also the families of those who have this type of challenge. I do want to say though, do not let anyone tell you when you are going to die. I have helped many older folks with terminal illnesses, when I worked in home health who were told they were going to die and they were given approximate times. The clients who let this rule with them did so about the time they were told, there were those also that didn''t allow that to rule and went on with life and one I know lived for several more years, and he was told he was not going to live more than a year or so. He was a man I cared for. I spoke with him alot about this and he told me something that has stuck with me, he said"do not ever let A DR tell you when you are going to die" I also will carry that with me always. He lived with some difficulty, but with grace, and he had many more good memories with his loved ones, and so I also personally hope that i can be as brave one day. I can say I might not have what you seem to have that you are leaving for inspiration, but I will be lucky to have even one ounce of it from just watching your story. Thank you for that.
May God bless and Keep you, and may your family be strong as you help each other through this all.
Laurie

[sdlaur]

I am sure your family is going to carry this gift you are giving them for the rest of they''re lives. I can say just from what I saw this eve, I will. You are an inspiration to those who might have a diagnosis such as your own, and also the families of those who have this type of challenge. I do want to say though, do not let anyone tell you when you are going to die. I have helped many older folks with terminal illnesses, when I worked in home health who were told they were going to die and they were given approximate times. The clients who let this rule with them did so about the time they were told, there were those also that didn''t allow that to rule and went on with life and one I know lived for several more years, and he was told he was not going to live more than a year or so. He was a man I cared for. I spoke with him alot about this and he told me something that has stuck with me, he said"do not ever let A DR tell you when you are going to die" I also will carry that with me always. He lived with some difficulty, but with grace, and he had many more good memories with his loved ones, and so I also personally hope that i can be as brave one day. I can say I might not have what you seem to have that you are leaving for inspiration, but I will be lucky to have even one ounce of it from just watching your story. Thank you for that.
May God bless and Keep you, and may your family be strong as you help each other through this all.
Laurie

[darla466]

Please can you give me Dr. Pausch''s e-mail or web address? I just lost my 45-year old sister to pancreatic cancer 2 months ago. His story is such an inspiration. I hope he agrees to go along with you checking in with him every month. My heart goes to him and his family.

[darla466]

Please can you give me Dr. Pausch''s e-mail or web address? I just lost my 45-year old sister to pancreatic cancer 2 months ago. His story is such an inspiration. I hope he agrees to go along with you checking in with him every month. My heart goes to him and his family.

[a70131]

Randy,
My prayers are with you and your family. At 42 we don''t think about our lives ending and leaving our family at a time when we should be just starting to live it. Our lives are so fragile, but we do have a hope and that hope is in Christ Jesus. If you haven''t embraced him yet, I would pray now that you would. The promise he gives is for eternity, much longer than your 42 years. God Bless

[stardust59-2009]

I just saw the item onf Dr. Pausch and it was absolutely incredible! I am really at a loss for words -- and for me, that''s really saying something! smile Thank you for sharing his story and I''m now off to listen to the rest of his "last lecture"... Amazing...