Our Dear “Matches860” Has Been Laid To Rest

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • I was bestowed with the great honor of attending and participating in John’s wake and funeral service on Saturday February 8, 2020
    R. I. P. Brother.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 317

  • @geekpiper7193
    @geekpiper7193 4 роки тому +41

    It still hurts, he is a really lovable man. R.I.P

  • @PipenFalzy
    @PipenFalzy 4 роки тому +1

    I still don't believe it. Iam at a total loss. Thanks for representing us.

  • @CurmudgeonPiper
    @CurmudgeonPiper 4 роки тому +37

    Thanks, Sarge, for representing us well.

  • @bluedog5095
    @bluedog5095 4 роки тому

    Thank you for representing us. Much appreciated.

  • @hudson8865
    @hudson8865 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. I loved that guy.

  • @minnowpoo
    @minnowpoo 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you xx

  • @peterpipertrulite8629
    @peterpipertrulite8629 4 роки тому +1

    You are a good man Sarge. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @lencycler1
    @lencycler1 4 роки тому +1

    Jesus Christ I haven't clicked on his channel link in about a year and for some reason I did today and my heart has been torn out. Thanks sarge for breaking it to me gently.

  • @fractalofgod6324
    @fractalofgod6324 4 роки тому +1

    Peace be your journey my friend

  • @pungobriar2826
    @pungobriar2826 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @SmokinBriar
    @SmokinBriar 4 роки тому +7

    It gives us comfort to know our friend matches had you there with him. Thanks for representing the Pipe community to John's family. I'm sure it gave them much comfort to know how much we all cared for him. RIP matches860. You'll never be forgotten.

    • @SmokinBriar
      @SmokinBriar 4 роки тому +1

      @@bobbill865__ Hanging in there day by day. Thanks!

  • @paulgrosjean5427
    @paulgrosjean5427 4 роки тому

    Thanks Sarge. John will be surely missed and I can’t think of a better man to help lay him to rest than you..... someone has to carry the torch, and I think that man is you.. God bless

  • @richardsmith8190
    @richardsmith8190 4 роки тому +20

    You've done your friend proud. John's blessed to have such loyal friends.

  • @eastcoast.30cal28
    @eastcoast.30cal28 4 роки тому +3

    Much respect. Thank you, Sarge.

  • @jona71377
    @jona71377 4 роки тому +1

    John was also a good still photographer. RIP

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  4 роки тому

      Yes he was!! It was one of his passions.

  • @grettman20136
    @grettman20136 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @2ampipeonthepatio
    @2ampipeonthepatio 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Sarge. Love you my friend!

  • @RedcoatsReturn
    @RedcoatsReturn 4 роки тому +13

    May dear old Matches rest in peace. Thank you Sarge, I am glad you could represent all of us there.

  • @brandonriggs1788
    @brandonriggs1788 4 роки тому +4

    Still hard to believe he is gone. Thanks for representing the YTPC and letting his family know we will miss him.

  • @Sage-iv7se
    @Sage-iv7se 4 роки тому +1

    Nice Eulogy. I just ran into matches860 videos today looking for a review. I watched several of his videos before finding this one. My condolences to his family and friends. I would just like to say that his videos had a calming effect. Peaceful to watch. I dont even smoke tobacco, i was looking for a review on tobacco shipped to me on accident. After watching this video I looked up matches860 cemetary on youtube and very much enjoyed his insight. Curious hobby he had. Thank you for posting and best wishes to his family.

  • @thebluelinepipe4513
    @thebluelinepipe4513 4 роки тому +1

    So sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Stay safe brother.

  • @oldBRfan
    @oldBRfan 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Sgt Savinelli. You are indeed a very good friend to John. I have recently bought a rusticated Savinelli Roma 673, very similar to John's. They say that "Imitation is the greatest form of respect and flattery". Once again Sgt, thanks for representing us in the YTPC and making us known to his family. "Hey You Tube... Matches 860" we will miss you sir. Love and light to his family from over the pond in England. 🙏🤝

  • @thetight-knitpiper9388
    @thetight-knitpiper9388 4 роки тому

    Thanks for representing us, Sarge. I am a country away, but this still feels close to home. Much love...
    -TKP

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  4 роки тому +1

      Same planet brother. Not so far away!!

  • @big-e7821
    @big-e7821 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you Sarge, that was wonderful sir, hard thing to do I’m sure, thank you for represent all of us, you did him proud, much love sir.

  • @scottishgaucho9742
    @scottishgaucho9742 4 роки тому

    Many thanks. 👍

  • @pemalloy
    @pemalloy 4 роки тому

    Thank you, sir.

  • @briangleason5597
    @briangleason5597 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you Sir. I never met John. But I felt as thou i belonged and had someone to smoke with. My condolences to his family and to you. John was a rare person. Genuine and honest. A Great man.
    I cannot tell you how much I will miss John. I cried opening my tin of Haunted bookshop. EVERY FRIDAY at 19:00 I will smoke my pipe. This world was a Better place with John in it.

  • @PiperDad
    @PiperDad 4 роки тому

    Beautiful words brother, thank you for sharing with us.

  • @NWPipeSmoker
    @NWPipeSmoker 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for representing all of us, Vin. NIcely done!
    -Tom

  • @grampabones5638
    @grampabones5638 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Sarge, This video was very hard for me to watch. Regardless, thank you for representing all of us at his funeral and at the gravesite. And thank you for posting this video, even though it brought me to tears...…. Even though we never met face to face, I felt like I knew John like a brother. Life is so fragile and goes by too quick, and most of the time ,death is sudden and unexpected, as was the passing of John. I will never forget him. He was a giant in my world. - Peace -

  • @happygoluckypiper2375
    @happygoluckypiper2375 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Sarge for representing us and for your heart felt words.

  • @oziflyer
    @oziflyer 4 роки тому +2

    Still hurts. I have no words but yours were beautiful and heartfelt, Sarge. Thanks for this.

  • @briartime3024
    @briartime3024 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for representing the community, and helping us all to have some sense of closure.

  • @artiesplace8608
    @artiesplace8608 4 роки тому

    Thanks Sarge sorry for you loss he will be missed but always remembered best wishes

  • @lapipesmoker3751
    @lapipesmoker3751 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you for sharing John's funeral. It was wonderful to hear of your participation and that John was buried with his favorite pipe and tobacco. ---Todd.

  • @darrylthehorntoadpiper
    @darrylthehorntoadpiper 7 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙏

  • @LittleLouieLagazza
    @LittleLouieLagazza 2 роки тому +2

    Revisiting in July 2022. Thank you for this sincere, heart-sprung update. Semper anticus, always forward

  • @monte53piper79
    @monte53piper79 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Sarge for sharing and representing all of us.

  • @stephskipcain4599
    @stephskipcain4599 4 роки тому

    Thanks. Hugs. S&S

  • @pipeadmirer1909
    @pipeadmirer1909 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Sarge for being there for the family and for representing the YTPC. Very heartfelt remarks and report-back to the community. I think you made John very proud to call you his friend. All brothers should be so lucky. Best, Gary

  • @marknapoli8736
    @marknapoli8736 4 роки тому +1

  • @drdavey9646
    @drdavey9646 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks sarge so very very sad

  • @charfnz8638
    @charfnz8638 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video Sarge.

  • @JeanPanzer
    @JeanPanzer 4 роки тому +32

    Thank's for these words, Sarge. I believe he was a very private man. Those people carry many things and decisions inside of them not even the closest friends know.
    You should take the Friday live shows, I'm sure he likes that. 😉

  • @MadameM.
    @MadameM. 4 роки тому +2

    What a great honor to have you there, standing up for John and sharing with everyone in the Harden family just how many lives John touched, authentically and with great humanity and gentleness. This video says so much. Thank you for sharing your experience with us - it makes us all feel like a part of us was there. I know you did a great, fantastic job. He loved you like a brother, and your friendship was an epic one. Legendary - just like him. I will miss John so very much, and his gentle friendship and great humor. But you know what, Vinnie? We'll keep those memories, and all those laughs...alive and well. Love to you, blessings to the Harden family.

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  4 роки тому +2

      michellev222 We’ll talk soon. 😉

    • @MadameM.
      @MadameM. 4 роки тому +1

      Sgt. Savinelli you bet we will!

  • @theartfulcodger
    @theartfulcodger 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you buddy. I'm glad you could be there for all of us.

  • @b.conrad1600
    @b.conrad1600 4 роки тому

    Peace and healing brother

  • @kirkfromflorida1088
    @kirkfromflorida1088 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Beautiful beautiful great to see your brother. Kirk from Florida. I just got out of the hospital. Had a heart attack. I got through it. Always love you guys.

  • @brianquilty687
    @brianquilty687 4 роки тому +2

    Dear Sarge;
    I have been away from the pipe community videos for the last year or so and just learned of Johns passing. I'm deeply saddened and know how much you must miss your dear friend. I'm sorry to bring this up again after so many months late, but i just had to get it off my chest. No one in the pipe community can ever hear the words haunted bookshop without thinking of John. I will never forget the " Crying freeze " in your garage and you and John's comments when it finally stopped making noise. Thank you for your kind words.

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  4 роки тому

      Thanks brother. John's passing left a big hole in the world.

  • @imawrench
    @imawrench 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sarge. We all appreciate you’re being there for us. Even though we weren’t there we were in heart and spirit. John was a lucky man to have you for a friend, and we share that gift. You did us all proud! Sounds like he was well prepared for his journey with some of the things that meant so much to him. I wouldn’t be surprised if you catch a glimpse of him sitting on a bench in that peaceful place, pipe in hand!
    Be well brother,
    Stephen

  • @reesestevenson5492
    @reesestevenson5492 4 роки тому +2

    I just found out about this about an hour ago. I have been busy the past few weeks and oddly enough I saw his last Friday night live, but then figured I’d see him later. Such a heartbreaking thing to hear... He was so warm and welcoming and a great conversation to listen in. Somebody should keep the show going if possible. I never commented in, but I sure loved the vibe he gave. So sad to hear the news.
    It’s such a crazy thing that we live in a day where we can network and get to know people, in a sense, and when they’re gone...you feel it.
    God Bless

  • @kennethlaw602
    @kennethlaw602 4 роки тому

    Thank you Sarge. Was smoking my 673 today thinking about John. I appreciate the update and you too.

  • @pipesetc.5608
    @pipesetc.5608 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you, Sarge. You representing the YTPC is greatly appreciated. All the best...

  • @Pipesandstooges
    @Pipesandstooges 4 роки тому +18

    Sarge.. God bless you brother.. I knew you would represent us well.. You are absolutely right my friend in every way... You know he got you with the cold.. You know he was laughing as only he could.. I really appreciate it brother so very much and I will be making that ride up there with you no question about it.. Thanks brother I can't say it enough 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙👊🏻

    • @grampabones5638
      @grampabones5638 4 роки тому +3

      Well said, Brad, my brother.

    • @Pipesandstooges
      @Pipesandstooges 4 роки тому +2

      @@grampabones5638 Bones.. I can't thank you enough for all of your support and your friendship... the community has been just fantastic in this terrible situation which doesn't surprise me we are a community of great people there's no doubt about it God bless brother

  • @tigerraven
    @tigerraven 4 роки тому

    In John used to write me emails I'm from Melbourne Australia John used to give me advice and help me out with stress and life issues I miss him very much as he was like another grandfather to me he used to do a birthday shout out for me in a video nearly every year he did one

  • @4cooey
    @4cooey 4 роки тому

    He was always such a great guy. Just watching his videos man you feel like his buddy sitting there hanging with him. I will miss him very much. John sent me a lovat a couple years ago, it's become my Friday pipe. Take care sergeant savinelli.

  • @DagnerJayson
    @DagnerJayson 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this. 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏻

  • @kimsyjay
    @kimsyjay 4 роки тому +2

    It was an honor to have you there with us and to share your words. Since meeting you, I think we have all had some kind words to say about you and your lovely wife. You painted such a wonderful picture of the impact that he had on so many. I am so sad for all of you as a community and for you as his close friend. You carried the love and comfort of all his YTPC friends, near and far. That was such a blessing to my aunt and my cousin. I’ve watched so many of his videos over the weeks since his passing and they are so entertaining. It’s a side of my uncle that I am sad to say I learned of too late. Please continue to share and keep him alive for us all.

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Kim! The honor was all mine. It meant the world to me and Frannie to be part of the services, and to help give my dear friend a top notch send-off.

  • @midwestpipesmoker4024
    @midwestpipesmoker4024 4 роки тому +1

    We appreciate you representing all of us from the YTPC. Thank you. We miss you John!

  • @backcountrypipe
    @backcountrypipe 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Sarge. Absolutely Beautiful buddy.
    Thank You.

  • @edselman58
    @edselman58 4 роки тому +2

    We all have been blessed to what John's legacy has left for us.A man of integrity,humility and of great character! Thank you Sarge for your humility towards John's family and your YTPC family.God bless the family and you too sir!

  • @4one6Piper
    @4one6Piper 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for letting us envision the private send off through your eyes. Time to heal and remember as you say. Maybe he brought the wind to ensure you had cool smokes? Thank you sarge.

  • @thebumblingpiper8056
    @thebumblingpiper8056 4 роки тому

    Thank You, Sarge.

  • @pipesmoker7952
    @pipesmoker7952 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing with us Sarge. Thank you for being thoughtful of the YTPC and representing the respect this community has for The Godfather, Matches860. John practically built the YTPC and is being missed by thousands across the world. He would want us to forge forward and carry on his memory with sharing stories, encouraging one another, and many many pipes.....preferably filled a strong burley 😏

  • @KC-iv6zv
    @KC-iv6zv 4 роки тому +1

    So glad you had that experience of being there and seeing your good friend off. RIP John. And I’m so glad all the videos are staying put. I’ve been a lurker in this community for 8 years or so and it was only Johns live-streams that got me to come of the woodwork, when I could catch them. Your meetup with videos together were some of my favorites as well. Happy you had this opportunity for closure, Sarge, and to see the private family side of John

  • @pacificcoastpiper3949
    @pacificcoastpiper3949 4 роки тому +17

    Thanks Sarge, for keeping your ytpc friends and family in the loop

  • @justinfedenyszen7049
    @justinfedenyszen7049 4 роки тому +1

    Just awesome Sarg! From watching these videos and briefly meeting you at the funeral home I am impressed by what an honorable and decent friend and human you are. John would be so so proud and grateful. I’ll be seeing you Friday nights👍

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  4 роки тому

      CaneRodPiper will be doing live-streams on Friday nights from 8-9.
      I don’t have the equipment or the brains to do live-streams so I will just continue to do videos. And John will always be right there with me.

  • @amseymceown9430
    @amseymceown9430 4 роки тому +1

    I would like to start out. To thank you personally for bearing the great burden and responsibility of conveying the community's Respects to John's family.

  • @theSimpleGeorgian
    @theSimpleGeorgian 6 місяців тому

    Found your channel via @Matches860. Thanks for sharing this with us. Glad you were able to make it and deliver the message to the family. He will definitely be missed by the community. Thankfully, the family has kept his channel up for us newbies to get to know him.

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for joining me!! John is always in our hearts

    • @theSimpleGeorgian
      @theSimpleGeorgian 6 місяців тому

      @@SgtSavinelli you're welcome. Yes sir, I understand. Even now after his passing, I'm learning from him.

  • @themindfulpipe
    @themindfulpipe 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing! All the best!/Johan

  • @hardusdeklerk8993
    @hardusdeklerk8993 2 роки тому

    Hi Sarge! It is with great sadness that I only receintly discovered Matches860 and I am currently watching all his video. It is so sad to think he is no longer around...

    • @SgtSavinelli
      @SgtSavinelli  2 роки тому

      Yes. Hard to believe it’s been two years already.

  • @danhuhaw2921
    @danhuhaw2921 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the update and representing the YTPC.

  • @vikingxu8864
    @vikingxu8864 3 роки тому

    R.I.P 🌹🕯️🕯️

  • @smokinfireman
    @smokinfireman 4 роки тому +1

    So glad you was able to attend and thanks for representing everyone in the YTPC it’s great you was able to speak as well we all hold dear to the memories and videos and interactions well done brother take care

  • @daviddixon6408
    @daviddixon6408 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Sarge for representing the YTPC at John's funeral. I never met John in person but after watching his videos for years he felt like a friend to me. I'm glad he was laid to rest with his Friday Savinelli and a pouch of Haunted Bookshop. R.I.P. John.

  • @bhaktaedward
    @bhaktaedward 2 роки тому

    Great video. How awesome that you were able to attend and speak. I only recently discovered John's plethora of calming, informative vids. Thank you for posting, again, great video.

  • @olivewoodpiper8277
    @olivewoodpiper8277 4 роки тому +7

    Well done Sarge. Exactly what John would have wanted especially with you there. God bless

  • @frontporchpiper7597
    @frontporchpiper7597 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Sarge for sharing.

  • @rickhauser9698
    @rickhauser9698 4 роки тому

    Beautiful tribute

  • @mfluder15
    @mfluder15 4 роки тому

    Thank you Sarge.

  • @Ranger4321
    @Ranger4321 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you sarge for representing us. It’s strange to think that even though I’ve never met John, i felt like I knew him. Just goes to show that pipe smoking isn’t always about the smoke, it’s about the fellowship. Praying for his family and for you.

  • @skidood2186
    @skidood2186 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sarge for letting us all know that he was went off well at his final resting place. Teared up with this video and your tribute video. Very touching, as I know you guys were good friends. I’ve admired Johns videos since I found his channel in 2017. John seemed like an all around amazing guy. Wish I had the chance to meet him in person. I’m 33 years old and from Cali. He had reach to all parts of the world and all ages. Such a unique character and he will be missed by all of us. My heart goes out to you and his other close friend, and of course his family. Much love, Matt.

  • @TinkerToy701
    @TinkerToy701 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for letting John's family know just how much he meant to everyone in the YTPC! It's still hard for me to wrap my head around him being gone. I still check his channel, out of habit, wondering when the next Matches860 video will be posted. I had hoped to be able to shake his hand one day and to thank him for being him! He will be forever missed! I preordered my Matches860/Friday Savinelli! I will always think of him while I smoke it! Thank you again, Sarge! You are a good man! R.I.P. John

  • @uponastariknight
    @uponastariknight 4 роки тому

    I have no words other than to say thank you ❤. R.I.P. Matches860

  • @ericthebluecollarpipesmoke3656
    @ericthebluecollarpipesmoke3656 4 роки тому +1

    ❤️ 🤝 🙏

  • @mariotroisi901
    @mariotroisi901 4 роки тому +2

    you are ever in my heart dear sgt savinelli and matsches 860..

  • @djsden6124
    @djsden6124 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you, John and the YTPC couldn't have had a better man to represent for his family support. That was very honorable of you, thank you. We'll always remember Matcheeeees 860!

  • @jeremiahduggan3529
    @jeremiahduggan3529 4 роки тому

    Thank You

  • @canadianpiper6046
    @canadianpiper6046 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing Sarge.

  • @theurbanhermit9879
    @theurbanhermit9879 4 роки тому +4

    I'm still saddened by his loss! Glad you were able to be there for his family Sarge! Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and to you yours as well. You are a great man Sarge! Take care my friend!

  • @buckeyepiper
    @buckeyepiper Рік тому

    Still feels unreal 3 years later.

  • @dallaswynn1232
    @dallaswynn1232 4 роки тому +11

    It is incredible to witness the absolute abundance of admiration and respect John earned as one of the leading ambassadors for the pipe hobby and YTPC. Your friendship was cherished by John, and even though he always presented a cheerful demeanor, when he was with you his joy was especially apparent. Thank you for representing our community and expressing our love and appreciation to John's family and friends. I know you are hurting and my prayers are with you my friend. Happy piping

  • @alottalatakia9167
    @alottalatakia9167 4 роки тому

    Well done Sarge, you made your great friend and us very proud. Thanks and be well.

  • @curtbradley549
    @curtbradley549 4 роки тому

    Very well said ,thank you for sharing.Forever in our hearts ..JOHN.

  • @Paulus_Von_Schneider
    @Paulus_Von_Schneider 4 роки тому +2

    Well done Sarge. And thank you. May the YTPC heal as you say, and, bit by bit, get back a sense of wholeness which John would surely have wanted for you and all the YTPC.
    With best wishes,
    Paul

  • @genesis1_20
    @genesis1_20 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sgt. Savenelli, John will always be remembered. God Bless you brother. Know you are just as loved and respected here with your YTPC family.

  • @moetavern2203
    @moetavern2203 4 роки тому +2

    Thank You Sarge! This was tough to watch.. must be so hard to make it. Very well done. Since two weeks he is constantly in my mind and I'm glad to be just one of thousands who feel the same loss.. and who are thankfull to have the chance to be part of Johns world.. He is still here with us!

  • @tigerraven
    @tigerraven 4 роки тому

    I'll go visit my friend like I promised him on my next trip to America

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Sgt Savinelli for sharing you did the right thing, a friend is never forgotten as long as you have him or them in your heart 🙏🇬🇧

  • @paulthescandinavian4992
    @paulthescandinavian4992 4 роки тому +3

    Thank You Sgt Savinelli, glad to hear I went nice &swiftly, mission accomplished,Much appreciated.It was a great honor to know Mr.JH, Best Greets and Blessings to You and Your Beloved ones, Paul