If anyone has been on their email, or at bookstores, or on YouTube lately, then they are familiar to the name Randy Pausch. Today, Pausch passed away at 47 years old in his home at Chesapeake, Virginia.
Losing this great hero is certainly a tremendous loss, but we can still remember him for his legacy he left behind and one that continues to change countless lives.
On September 27th, 2007, Pausch gave his speech, the 'Last Lecture', at an auditorium on the Carnegie-Mellon University campus, where he taught.
In his lecture, Pausch stressed the importance of living life and the fact that, if you set your mind to it, you can really achieve your childhood dreams.
Sparked with endless optimism and sparkling wit, Pausch was never hesitant about sharing his story with any news team or spokesperson and continued to share his story long after the lecture was given.
Below, I have posted two videos. The first, a condensed version of his lecture while on Oprah. The woman in the audience is his wife.
The second is the full version of the lecture which can also be found on ITunes in Video or Audio format for your mp3 or IPOD player. His book, "The Last Lecture" is available wherever books are sold.
Last Lecture (condensed):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BODHsU3hDo4
The Last Lecture (Full):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
RIP A true, American Hero.
JC
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