SEAN TINER

(Randy Pausch (1960-2008) by Tiner ) Few people have the opportunity to see their life's impact, before they pass away. Randy Pausch knew his final alarm clock was approaching, so he gave one last gift: The Last Lecture , a book encouraging others to pursue their dreams and passions. Yesterday, I wrote about the book's impact and its testament to remain true to yourself. Today, Pausch passed away bringing his life to full circle. The Last Lecture allowed Pausch to see his life's impact and it left a lasting testament to his family. In 47 years, Pausch accomplished more then most, because he never stopped living his dreams. He conquered his fears and remained true to himself. The Last Lecture opens the doors to life's first lecture pursuing your childhood dreams. These are dreams of ambition and purity that are not influenced by the pressures of society, fame, money or self-doubt. As the works of artists and authors become immortalized through death, Pausch's book be...

( Ruslana Korshunova (1987-2008) by Tiner) "All that live must die, passing through nature to eternity." -Shakespeare.

(George Carlin (1937-2008) , portrait by Tiner).

(Tim Russert (1950-2008), portrait by Tiner).

William Faulkner once noted, “the man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Last week, the USC community lost a Trojan. It is the Cardinal & Gold and surrounding community's responsibility to help carry away the stones from the family's mountain of grief. I have learned that people often focus on the end result of life. It is natural ...because it is the last memory a person creates. However, I have also learned with the loss of my brother that focusing on a person's life and not death allows the heart to heal. Over time, the pain slowly alleviates and those stones of sorrow can be laid to form positive remembrances of the departed. ...Thank you for letting me revisit a few old words and hopefully provide a little comfort.