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Thank you, professor

Friday, July, 25, 2008

If you haven’t viewed this video,“The Last Lecture,” please find time to do so. It’s time well spent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwO7EnM0zWM

Unfortunately, Randy Pausch died today. He had lots of time to consider his fate, which  the rest of us might not want if we knew every day would take us one step closer to our Final Destination. I’m thankful that he gave the rest of us something to think about, something real and significant to consider. I’m sure he changed a lot of lives in the process.

krrobi
krrobi
Posted Fri, 07/25/2008 - 15:54
I've watched this. This is what true heros are. I am saddened by his recent death. The world will be less than what it is...
BCBlogger
BCBlogger
Posted Fri, 07/25/2008 - 18:34
you mentioned him in your blog. I bawled my eyes out when I found out that he died. He was a BEAUTIFUL human being who has given me inspiration on several occasions. I'm so sorry that his family won't have him (physically) around, but I think his legacy is an excellent thing for him to leave them with. (sigh)