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RIP Randy Pausch

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Old 07-25-2008, 10:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Unhappy RIP Randy Pausch
Diane Sawyer just reported that Randy Pausch author of The Last Lecture has passed away. RIP Randy you made me really think about what is important.
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Old 07-25-2008, 10:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Very sad. He was a man who knew what was important in life. Many prayers to his family.

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I just saw that. for his family. We should all be so lucky to have lived the life he did - while his life was too short, he lived life to the fullest!
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I just finished his book last friday. He was an amazing person!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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He sure did have the right idea on how to go.





(This is our top news story around here today, as he and his family have lived in this area for a while. )
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Passing of Randy Pausch
I'm a huge Disney fan. By coincidence, Randy Pausch taught at our university. In case you're interested, here's the posting about Randy on my work-related blog today...

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