<p>NSM-
While I think you are saying that you are celebrating Randy Pausch’s life the way he celebrated it, I think it is still reasonable to say that the loss of such a wonderful person, who had such a gift to touch so many people, and who left behind a wonderful wife and 3 small children, is inherently sad. The people who throw away their lives are to be pitied, perhaps. To grieve the loss of a wonderful person should, IMO, not be minimized. It is sad to lose a life, a loved one, at a young age. My deepeset condolences to his family.</p>