By Sharon on Jun 3, 2008 | Reply

I just finised your book and I must say you have a great out look and way of dealing with your future,,, I pray the rest of your journey will be peaceful, happy, full of love and of course a lot of fun.. death for all of should be a celebration of our life here and the one to come where cancer will be no more.
Bless you Sharon

By Tammi Dobbs on Jun 7, 2008 | Reply

I was so deeply touched by your story and how brave you are I have some chronic health problems myself but they fail by comparison. You have made me see I can’t let this thing beat me so thank you. God bless you and your family and many prayers, Tammi

By Ann Leath on Jun 10, 2008 | Reply

God Bless you and all of your family. My Father died at the age of 69 and he was the strongest gentleman with kind eyes and hands which offered help to everyone. You are such a strong, giving, loving and caring gentleman. Being a tigger….you are showing your three boys the way to a rightous life of peace, love and eternal happiness. Thank you and your family for sharing part of your life with so many that honor you…and have learned from you. You are such a gracious and humble person.

By Joan Edmonds on Jun 10, 2008 | Reply

I just watched “Oprah” featuring you and Dr. Oz as guests. Thank you so much for sharing your personal story and for your words of wisdom. I have been struggling with a persistant health problem for 27 years. I usually see the “glass as half full”. To enjoy everthing that I can and not to feel bad for all the things I can’t accomplish. Listening to you today gave me a real boost. Thanks again. God bless you, your family and friends.

By sylvia campbell on Jun 12, 2008 | Reply

first of all you are indeed the sweetest and kindest person.alot of people should learn from your jounery .but sadly they dont.may god bless you and your family love to you all.

saw you on oprah for the second time .

awsome .thanks again for the great person you are.sylvia

By Jeanne Bross on Jun 14, 2008 | Reply

Randy and Jai, tho’ I read your book straight through one night recently, my Huntsville, AL, Sunday school class is spending 8 weeks on your Last Lecture this summer! Tomorrow we study the Park is Open through Fairy Tales . . . wish you were here with us. I enjoyed watching you on Oprah (again) this week w/Dr. Oz. Jai, I was widowed at 35 with an 11 yr old son & 8 yr old daughter when my husband died at 40 (malignant brain tumor). We had 3 months to prepare for our loss, but didn’t accomplish one iota of what you guys have done to set the stage for your future. Now a 71 yr old grandmother of 5, I’ve been fighting ovarian cancer for past four years. I was Stage IV at diagnosis; my cancer had metasticized from ovaries to fallopian tubes, omentum, rectum, pelvis, abdomen, under lungs, and into lymph nodes going to liver and spleen. I’ve about decided cancer’s not going to kill me, but chemo side effects might I enjoyed your Diane Sawyer interview, and also the snippet of commencement address at CM. Take care of each other. I understand and share your sorrow. Much love to you & your family.

By jen on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply

What a gift you are! Thank you for sharing “The Last Lecture” and “Time Management” with my family (and countless others) while pouring your heart into yours…You have inspired me to live fully in every moment. I am praying for you and your family, and will continue to do so as long as I live…God bless.

P.S. If all professors were like you, I’d be back in college (I’m 55)!!!

By B on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply

I loved,loved,loved your book. I have told all my friends and family to please take the time to read it. You are an inspiration to all. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

By Laura Diaz on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply

Saw your lecture on abc and on Oprah. I have 2 year old twin boys and my prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for giving us a perfect example of what being a role model, the perfect father figure and being so brave. Best of luck to you and your family. Please try drinking Kangen water it will make you feel better.

By Cristina Cranson on Jun 24, 2008 | Reply

I’ve had several diff. autoimmune diseases for 10 years now and I’m going to be 33 in july. Thank you for your lecture, I saw it again on oprah and I needed to be reminded that complaining or feeling sorry for myself doesn’t help me to live each day to its fullest. Working harder is always the best bet and to see the rest of my life, whatever amount I get as a gift each day. Thank you for being who you are and for blessing me today and helping me change my focus. I’ve trully been blessed with much in my life including you.

By Laura Benson on Jun 26, 2008 | Reply

I have watched your inspirational lecture and viewed your appearance on Oprah and was just so touched by your courage in facing what you are going through. I am a long way away here in Sydney Australia, but you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.

By Terry Silver on Jun 27, 2008 | Reply

What has happened since May? I am a professor at TSU in Tennessee. I have been encouraged by your energy and life-giving lectures.

By Patti Stank on Jun 30, 2008 | Reply

Randy You are strength to all us with or without cancer! Forget the part about being a doctor who helps people, tell your Mom you’re a person that is helping many appreciate and live a better life. Your life to date has been so blessed your cancer has just made you more aware of it
although it seems as though you’ve always been aware of the wonderful
things your life has been filled with. I have prayed for you often and I am spreading the word of you beautiful story. I purchase 10 books on taped and have asked each of the friends I’ve shared them with to pass them on. You’re a ray of sunshine and it has been an honor for me to have heard your story. God Bless to you, Jai, and the Kids!

By Pam Gygi on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

I never imagined that a person could begin to have the strength and courage to deal with your illness and maintain such an inspiring attitude. The way you are living your life and drinking up every moment with your wife and children is amazing. This world is a better place because you are here and I’m a better person having read your book. I have also shared with co-workers, family and friends. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

By Vincent Graffeo on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

Dear Randy,

Your book was excellent. It’s great that you accomplished some of your childhood dreams.

I will pray that your cancer will disappear.
I realize life is not fair. You have three beautiful kids and wife who needs you.

Vincent Graffeo
Staten Island, NY

By Gagan on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

hello sir,
your book was awesome, it was really inspirational & thought provoking. ThankS to you for sharing your life & experiences with us.

thanks again
God bless you & your family.
India

By Cheri Stamper-Frank on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

Dear Randy,

My mother also had pancreatic cancer. My mother was 68, had MS and was taking care of my terminally ill father at the time of her diagnosis, so she did not fare as well as you, but I have been so inspired reading about your journey. God bless you and your family. I know my situation is not exactly the same, but give Jai a hug for me, I understand how hard it is to be caregiver and mom too. We moved my mom and dad into our home, where we already were caring for our severely handicapped child. I was worried we would not have enough wheelchairs in case of a fire. The cancer struck my mother like lightening, we never dreamed my dad would outlive her, but he survived on hospice for nine months after my dear mother passed away. You are so inspiring with your wonderful attitude. The week my dad passed away I also lost my dog to heatstruck from the caregiver taking her for too long a walk, I did not get a job I was hoping to get and my dad passed away UGH. I just want you family to know their they are not alone, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know when my child was first born with all the problems he has, I felt so alone. You are not alone. God bless you and your beautiful family.

By Denise Perkins on Jul 6, 2008 | Reply

Kia ora Dr Pauch,
Thank you, I think you are a true inspiration and I hope and pray that you too will find the same solace in knowing that you have made and will continue to make a difference in peoples lives. I have read your book and feel absolutely refreshed and ready to make each day matter. You have been blessed with a loving wife and awesome bubbly children, who will fill your own life with the presence of your own joys that you have given them all. God Bless you

By Amy Olson on Jul 6, 2008 | Reply

Dear Randy,

I admire your strength and courage. In the face of your dreaded disease, you have shown the world what it is like to be a positive role model for others. I lost my mother to pancreatic cancer in October of 2007 following three dreadful months of uncertainty and anguish. She was diagnosed last June, but kept the news of her illness to herself until a month after my baby was born. Her unselfish nature allowed my husband and me to enjoy the birth of our daughter. Bad news turned to worse with each passing day. My mother was my biggest fan, best friend and inspiration. My life and the secure world that I had known changed so quickly. In her final weeks, we did things with my mother to create more memories that would last a lifetime for me and my baby girl. The time you spend with your family is so precious. The memories that you are creating for them will help them in the years to come. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. May the miracle cure for pancreatic cancer be found so that you can continue to enjoy your dear family. God bless you.

By Maryann Harvey on Jul 13, 2008 | Reply

I think this has gone unsaid and someone needs to say it. You are so cute; I could just pinch your adorable cheeks. Hail to thee, blithe Tiger.
You make people smile and love you.
Kiss

By Renee Costa on Jul 13, 2008 | Reply

Dear Randy,
I am living with recurrent ovarian cancer, and read your most inspiring book. I also downloaded your lecture, and have been following your updates, and I so wanted you to know how much it means to the world that you are sharing your experience. Like you, I have small children, and an adoring spouse, and have chosen to live whatever life I have left with joy, gratitude, dignity and grace. I want my legacy to be what I know yours will be…that your wife, children, and all who love you will have the most and best of you while you live with your uncertainty, and that if you should leave this world…they will remember how you lived and loved each day with the deepest appreciation for your life and all of your blessings. I am rooting for you, and look forward to each and every post, praying that you get to see as much as you can of your little ones growing up. May God Bless you and yours…

By Beth Toliver on Jul 14, 2008 | Reply

Thank You so much for writing your book! It was truly a turning point in my life. I was stuck in a rut after having our first child. It seemed like my days all mirrored one another. Your book gave me an opportunity to reflect on where I am and where I want to go. Upon finishing your book I packed up my family and headed directly to Disney, do not pass GO, do not collect $200! My husband and I had always talked about going and it seemed like everything else always took priority! Your book was what it took for me to prioritize fun! We had a blast! I’ll never forget the look on my daughters face when she saw the castle!! Thank you for showing my family the castle!

New Tigger Recruit,
Beth Toliver

By Debra Dirico on Jul 16, 2008 | Reply

You are a hosehold name in my family. Thank you so much and God Bless you always!

By Carol Schultz on Jul 18, 2008 | Reply

I saw you on the Opera show and think about you and your family often. I had my teenage son listen to your speech as he is about to complete his second year of college and is unsure of what he wants to do for the rest of his life. I think we learn best by observing others and apply what we learn to our own lives.God Bless

By Janet on Jul 19, 2008 | Reply

Randy your book and lecture are such an inspiration to me and I believe to everyone who reads the book and sees your “Last lecture.” Your way with words, your courage and positive approach are remarkable. You and your family are so very fortunate to have each other to share such closeness and how awesome that they will have so many tangible memories to share for the rest of their lives. It certainly will not replace your presence with them.
God bless you and your courage and that of your family’s as well.

By Jilly Eliot on Jul 23, 2008 | Reply

Dear Randy,

I have just finished reading your book and want to thank you for sharing the joys and the anguish of your life with us. Even though I live far away from you (in South Africa) I shall pray each day for you and your family and do my very best to live my life by your courageous example. Love and tigger hugs,
Jilly

By Christine Saikaley on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

I heard, with sadness, about your passing this morning. I did not know you personally, but you have brought strength to me. My sympathy to the Pausch family. May Professor Pausch’s memory be eternal!

By Sandi Hansen on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

I Just heard that we have lost you. Randy, you will always be in my thoghts, for all the help your “Last Lecture” did for my life.
God Bless and Keep You.

By allison stone on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

I was so sad to read today that Randy had passed away. What an inspiration he was. My thoughts and prayers are to you, Jai and your beautiful children and the rest of your family. Thank you for sharing your incredible husband with the rest of us. You and Randy have showed the rest of us how to live a life of quality and life. God bless you
Allison

By bet joy on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

goodbye, and godspeed, randy.
the world will miss you, for you made it a better place.

jai and family, we think of you at the end of this journey. but how proud you must be, and what a beautiful legacy for your children.
we ask the universe to give you strength as you raise these children.

By Ruth on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

Just to say what a brave man with a super family …may god support you all

By Lisa Ashcroft on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

Dear Jai and Kids,
Thank you for sharing your husband/father with us he is such a great insperation to us all he will live on in all our hearts. He has touched so many, I will cherish his words of inspiration to be positve in all we do! He has brought smiles and thought to many hearts. We will all keep you in our prayers, be strong little tigers, Love Lisa Ashcroft

By Harriet Kellams on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

I was very upset to hear of Prof. Pauch passing,but then I remembered all of his
wonderful words about living life to the
fullest.I lost my 25 year old daughter who
was a lupus patient and for many years I felt
so guilty that I was still here and her life
was cut so short, but then I remembered what
she has accomplished in her very short life.
She was a wonderful person who like Prof. Pauch
that lived life to the fullest. She lived until
July 26, 1987,and lost her life in an accident
that she happen to be in the wrong place at
the wrong time. No one is meant to be on this
earth forever. I miss her to this day but I know she tried while she was here. Life is
strange that way sometimes. Who would have thought we would lose her to a drunken driver
playing road rage on a highway. To the family
I send my deepest condolences and prayers and
it is wonderful that the children have a wonderful legecy left to them by their father
My daughter left some wonderful poems which I
treasure. They were her legacy to our family.

By Dorothy King on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

I can’t tell you how sorry I am for your loss, I feel that we have all lost a good friend and he will be sorely missed, loved his book and much love and prayer for you and your children.

By Dianne on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

you taught us all to try and be a tigger thank you

By kathleen fisher on Jul 25, 2008 | Reply

My daughter’s friend lost her dad on this day a year ago & still struggles. I am thinking/hoping that she has read Randy’s book. If not, she will get it soon! Oh boy.
I am a nurse & worked labor & delivery for over 30 years. I volunter for Hospice now & have met & had the priviledge of becoming an “end of life” team member for many folks. I have been witness to the beginning of life (what a miracle!) and then now, at the end. I am humbled. Randy touched many lives. We all have an end, & he showed us how to do it with dignity. We can all learn from his example. Kathleen

By Linda on Jul 26, 2008 | Reply

May God bless you Jai and your precious kids. The world has lost a wonderful person. May we all learn from Randy’s strength, may he rest in peace.

By Bruce Smith on Jul 26, 2008 | Reply

I just heard about Randy’s passing, I cryed, and cryed. Never has there been another Human who has touched and changed my life forever. You are a true God send. God bless Jai and the boys you are in our thought and prayers. A saying I have on my computer screen seems like it applies to Randy. “God, lead me today to those whom I need and to those who need me, and let something I do have eternal meaning.”

Bruce Smith
Edmond, Okla.

By Deanne on Jul 26, 2008 | Reply

To Randy’s family: through your sacrifice and support of Randy, you allowed him to touch us all and make the world a better place despite his illness. His love for you was so evident. I pray that it will sustain you in the days and weeks ahead. God bless.

By Margaret on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

I’m so sorry for your loss, he made a difference in allot of lives, I feel like I’ve lost a friend, your in my prayers

By Linda on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

My heart was broken this weekend after learning about the passing of Randy Pauch. I talked about Randy to my family like he was a friend that I had known for years although I had only seen him on TV about 6 different times. It was so amazing what how person could make you feel so good about life and what we all have to offer each other. What would a world be like with 1000 Randys? Your family is so proud of you and so are millions of strangers. I feel that I am a much better person “knowing” you. Thank you Randy.

By Joane on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

I just learned of Dr. Randy’s passing… Jai, to you and your children… let this be, not an ending, but a beginning… You are in my thoughts and prayers, and although you do not know me, please know that as a mother and wife, I do empathize with and for you. Your husband’s legacy will live on, just as he lives on in your children. May you be blessed with comfort and peace in these trying days ahead.

Joanne T.
Suffolk, VA

By Jennifer Allen on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

God Bless you and your family!

By ladeen cannon-brody on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

Jai,
My sister lost her husband to pancreatic cancer at the age of 47, leaving behind two
young daughters.
My thoughts are with you. Accept any and all help offered to you.
Some days will be much harder than others….
Take one minute, one hour, and one day at a time.
Be kind to yourself.
Rest when you can.
Godspeed to you and your children,
Ladeen

By joanne on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful children Jai. The world has lost a most amazing man, he has touched so many lives that his memory will always live on, he has givin all of us a new meaning of life.I also lost my husband to cancer and hearing DR Pausch’s lecture and how brave he was knowing he had to leave his wife and children,it has made it easier for me to face life alone and go on . God bless you and your family Jai and thank you for sharing your wonderful husband with all of us.

By wendy on Jul 29, 2008 | Reply

I just learned of Randy’s passing. I was and still am so TOUCHED by his attitude about life. He had a way to get people to listen,and also learn.I lost my Father to cancer and when i read Randy’s book it helped me to understand life alittle better. I am also a mother and this book has given me soooo much to teach my daughter about how we should look at life.It taught me to look at life through others eyes, not just mine. Thank you and may your family always know that you were BLESSED with Randy as a husband and a father. I pray that with each day you will get the strength you need to get through the next day. Remember the GIANT stuffed animals,he enjoyed the challenge, now you must face the same challenge ,but give them away in the end and do not look back! GODS SPEED!!!!

By ann on Jul 29, 2008 | Reply

so sorry to hear about randy’s passing. he has inspired me so much and truely enjoyed listening to randy. god bles the randy and his family . may god watch over you and take care of you

By C. Retotar on Jul 30, 2008 | Reply

Jai and kids,

There isn’t a person that has read Randy’s book or seen the lecture that hasn’t been changed in a positive way. I am a HS teacher and have had all of my students watch the lecture. I will continue to do so for as long as I teach. I’ve read the chapter “Romancing the Brick Wall” many times. What a love story!

I hope you receive as much help as your family has given to so many millions of people around the world.

By zelia on Jul 30, 2008 | Reply

I was very saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. To Jai, and your three wonderful children, my deepest sympathy. Although Randy is not with you physically, you can bet that he is with you and your littles ones, always in spirit. The world would be a better place with more Randy’s. Your children will grow up to be so proud of their father, of all his accomplishements, how he touched the lives of all he knew and all the lives of those he didn’t. Thank you Jai, for sharing your amazing husband with the world. God bless you and your family.

By Jacky on Aug 1, 2008 | Reply

A few short weeks ago my husbands best friend was diagnosed with brain cancer,my Dad passed away last September after a 5 month battle with lung cancer and this past Wednesday my step-dad was diagnosed with cancer….they say that the lord only gives us what we can handle…my limits sure have been tested lately..But after reading Randys book I have learned not only to be strong for others but to tell the people and more importantly show the people in my life how much they mean to me.Life is too short ,do not waste another minute,Thank people more often,help others,care for oneanother,tell the truth,be nicer to strangers..love love love…..practice random acts of kindness..maybe just maybe,someone else will benefit from you and pass it on…thanks Randy,do me a favor and say hi to my Dad in Heaven for me …tell him I love him and miss him…Luckily he already knows….

By Sylva Portoian on Aug 6, 2008 | Reply

I read your letter about Prof Randy Pausch
You should publish your daughters letters,
That will give you great relieve.
My father wrote many poems but we lost it all by invasion and ignorance.
As you said we all will pass but poems will stay and rise.

By Sylva Portoian on Aug 6, 2008 | Reply

Randy’s Courage

Randy passed
Leaving three spirits
For him to praise
Continuing his tasks.

Randy’s body passed
He is still alive
Leaving clever-kind genes
Seeded to last.

He left a wife(Jai)
Love in her heart
He distributed courage
For all others who are alive!

We all will fly
No one can last
Longer than birds
Who enjoy tapping in skies.

We all will pass
What we leave
Is what we give
Before closing sights.

Sylva Portoian, MD
August 6, 2008

By sue on Aug 13, 2008 | Reply

I saw your story on CBS Sunday morning and it really touched home. For I too recently lost my husband at the age of 45 to the same type of cancer. I too feel blessed he was diagnosed at 42,stage 4, and by the grace of God was with us for 3 more years. He had it in his spleen and liver as well. My youngest daughter was 5 when he was diagnosed and I like you chose not to reveal the worst of his condition until it got close to the end. Unfortunately her most vivid memmories of her Dad are of him being sick. My heart goes out to you and I know what you went through and are going through. I can still remember when the Dr. first told me he found a tumour in Matt’s stomach. It was like life was moving by me in slow motion. It’s amazing how your life can change in the blink of an eye, isn’t it? I hope all is well for you and your children.

By Marcia Tucker on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply

Dear Jai:

I just wanted to express my sympathy at the loss of your husband and your family’s loss of their beloved & exceptional father. I have read his book, watched the video and purchased several books and have passed them on to my children and friends. Randy’s impact on me and my family has been an incredible adventure with very moving and sincere affects. he has changed my thinking and that of many around me to be positive and accept the lives that we are given and make them better and face our advertities no matter how big or small with such a positive attitude. “Attitude is Everything” is our new approach. I have lived by that slogan for many years, but Randy’s book and his example of how he fought his health battle, has revived a positive energy in me.
I know the loss to you and the children is so difficult, but smile in knowing the many millions of lives he effected and the many people that live a better life because of him and his “last lecture” His courage and his quick witted aproach and sense of humor were examples to all of us on how to handle the difficulties in our lives. I find myself saying “what would Randy say about this - how would he handle this situation - and it helps me reach down and find my sense of humor and positive attitude that was for a short time lost. I wish you and the children only love and affection know that there are so many people praying and caring for you as a thank you for what you and Randy brought to all of us.

By jeanne bross on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply

hi, I read your post to Randy Pausch — I, too, am an ovarian cancer survivor (4.5 yrs so far)! wasn’t his book a treasure? have you written your story yet? I’m working on mine!

hope you are “keeping on” and feeling well …

thinking of you and all others like ourselves!
Jeanne

By aysha on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply

i have been checking this page for some time but i just learnt that randy is dead.so what i am writing is not just to his family but to all those who come back here for some solace,to know that u are not alone.what i believe about life is that one thing is constant,every sole must die but the most important thing is what we do before our time comes!i as a muslim was brought up to believe that our existance is for a purpose,that just as the sun is to give us light n make plants grow etc,we are all created to worship GOd who has no partner, and who created us.i was thought to takecare of those around me,be thankfull to God for what i have and not to lie or cheat or kill any human,i was thought that just like the examination u take after every session or semester, every soul will be held in account of that which he did in this life.that is what i believe in and even when i am sick or healthy,i know i am lucky to be alive and i try hard to leave up to my responsibility as a sister a muslim a daughter and a friend.i hope u all find that same porpose.we hear alot about islam but i want to ask u all what do u really know about islam(not muslims)but the real religion, and is it the fact or hearsay?
i wish u all a quick recovery.

By Vivek on Nov 14, 2008 | Reply

Randy,

You will still live in our hearts for all the good things you did.

Vivek.