This was probably more memorable than anything you saw in college
http://wms.andrew.cmu.edu/001/pausch.wmv
http://online.wsj.com/public/article...402033039.html
Here is another followup
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_530835.html
Oh, puhleeeze! Do you enjoy the taste of Mr. Job's boots? You've been licking them enough lately.
(You know I'm joking, BB...)
But seriously, that's a beautiful story; I'd watch the video tonight, but if the WSJ moved me to tears, I think I'd be bawling before the opening words of the Prof's talk. Maybe another night when I'm home alone.
I agree it is very inspiring and not morbid. It does humble you though to realize that some people can face such terrible situations with such grace, I know I couldn't.