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2careless · 26 July 2008, 02:21 PM

Came across the news that Prof Randy Pausch has passed away

I had the privilege to attend one of his SigGraph talks back in the 90's and he was a very good speaker. Here's his last lecture to his kids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

I too had the good fortune that my mom left me a tape before she passed away that many years ago. Whenever I'm down I listen to it. That's the best thing she left me.

I hope you find his last lecture inspirational. RIP Dr Pausch...

boa2 · 26 July 2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

Came across the news that Prof Randy Pausch has passed away

I had the privilege to attend one of his SigGraph talks back in the 90's and he was a very good speaker. Here's his last lecture to his kids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

I too had the good fortune that my mom left me a tape before she passed away that many years ago. Whenever I'm down I listen to it. That's the best thing she left me.

I hope you find his last lecture inspirational. RIP Dr Pausch...

Thank you very much for posting this. I just heard of his passing moments ago as I listened to the radio. What an inspiring lecture!

swatty · 26 July 2008, 05:53 PM

Thanks for posting this link Kai, I've saved it into my favourites

arttay10 · 26 July 2008, 06:56 PM

I've added it to favorites too.

seantk · 26 July 2008, 10:37 PM

My wife watched his "Last lecture" and also read the book. She suggested I read the book also. I think I will.

Thanks for posting

Sean

Letsgodiving · 26 July 2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks for posting this. I had never heard of him but read a little article about his passing yesterday and was planning on looking for this when I had a chance.

kcmo · 27 July 2008, 12:13 AM

My husband and I watched a documentary on Randy a few months ago and were so touched by his strength. What an inspiration he was.

We were so saddened to hear of his passing yesterday....I can't imagine how heartbroken his wife and children must be. An incredible loss indeed.

26 July 2008, 02:21 PM	#1
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Last lecture Came across the news that Prof Randy Pausch has passed away I had the privilege to attend one of his SigGraph talks back in the 90's and he was a very good speaker. Here's his last lecture to his kids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo I too had the good fortune that my mom left me a tape before she passed away that many years ago. Whenever I'm down I listen to it. That's the best thing she left me. I hope you find his last lecture inspirational. RIP Dr Pausch...

26 July 2008, 10:37 PM	#5
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	My wife watched his "Last lecture" and also read the book. She suggested I read the book also. I think I will. Thanks for posting Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

26 July 2008, 11:19 PM	#6
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Thanks for posting this. I had never heard of him but read a little article about his passing yesterday and was planning on looking for this when I had a chance. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

26 July 2008, 05:53 PM	#3
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Thanks for posting this link Kai, I've saved it into my favourites

26 July 2008, 06:56 PM	#4
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	I've added it to favorites too.

27 July 2008, 12:13 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	My husband and I watched a documentary on Randy a few months ago and were so touched by his strength. What an inspiration he was. We were so saddened to hear of his passing yesterday....I can't imagine how heartbroken his wife and children must be. An incredible loss indeed.

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