Dearest John, first let me say how sorry I am for ur loss but, at least you and Jack had 35 glorious yrs together, and that's more than most of us ever get to have. I wish you all the happiness life can offer you. May you remain healthy the rest of ur life.
I don't either one of you two, but l feel that he is the special type of person who wouldn't want you to be sad; he'd want you to remember all the good times that you had together. I'm 71 in May il Never did have a man like Jack as a friend and lover. I am very spiritual and I know you two will be together for eternity when you join him in Heaven. Life is a gift and you talent for painting is as well. May you be happy and remember him always! Your story really touched my heart! Your friend in Kansas City, Tom ♥️🍀🌷🌈🌟♥️🍀🌷🌈🌟♥️🍀🌷🌈🌟❤️🍀🌷🌈
I am truly humbled and honored to have touched so many on a soul level. Thank you for all the views, likes and comments to this video. I wish all of you a phenomenal love. You deserve it. I also want to give a warm thank you to Sam Madoo, the producer of this and other LGBTQ+ Archives videos. He is a master, graciously giving of his time and creative talent selflessly. He is deserving of your love. Thank you, Sam from the bottom of my heart!
John... this was a beautiful story. Treasure your memories, and how lucky you were to have Jack, and your wonderful life together for 35 years. That is something that doesn't happen for everyone.
Your story touched me. I am married to my best friend and our relationship is a lot like yours was. I am 16 yrs older than my husband we have been together going on 14 yrs and he is my best friend and it was also love at first sight. I am so sorry for you loss and I hope you have found a way to go on and enjoy your life. I can't imagine what it would be like losing my husband. I know at some point it will happen for one of us. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story and I am happy that you had 35 years with him. Much love to you!
Very moved by your story. Fifteen years ago this March, I lost my husband of 20 years to a cancer that took him swiftly, like your Jack, and can relate to the sense of "losing half of yourself" and moving forward as a new person, carrying that grief with you. I was particularly touched by your comment about hearing his music while you paint. I can relate in similar ways. Wishing you peace. And thanks for sharing your story.
I too feel what the two of you feel ....I lost my partner of 20+ years to cancer very suddenly. One month from his diagnosis to his passing. It's been 7 years ago and It still hurts so bad. I have tried finding someone new but it will never be the same. I will never be the same either. I am half of who I was when we were together. Bless both of you
I’m 51 and he is 78…..celebrating 20 years together….I love him so much and at the same time so afraid to lose him……we built a word just for us two , a feel shelter in is love……..❤
John - my condolences for your loss of Jack. My husband & I been together 33 years and we're 20 yrs apart. Longevity runs in his family so there's a chance I'll go before him. Neither one of us wants a funeral but after watching this I think a tribute like this would suit me/ us just fine. BTW - LOVE the artwork
Thank you Todd. You are a very special man. I am so happy to have touched your soul. Jack and I were role models. Our friends kids came out to us first. Our light shines bright. I wish you a great life.
@@johnkazanjian7013 wow. I never imagined I’d get a response from you. Thank you for the inspiration John. Though I’m not Armenian, I’ve always loved Armenia and her people. That’s what got me watching. I’m an old guy myself. I fear I missed my opportunity for romance and I can never imagine having something beautiful like you had, but I will always cherish your story. Bless you!
Thank you so much for this generous tribute of yourself and of Jack. Our age group got wiped out, so I'm grateful to hear a voice that not only survived.....but thrived. From northern Canada.
This really touches my heart, Matt and I were together 31 yrs, and know exactly when you say, I lost my other half. I am at the third yr point. I love that you put your tribute out, thank you. We need more roll models like you. What a treasure you shared, thank you!!
You and Jack had a wonderful life. I had my love for 42 years, and then he passed of heart attack. Tom and I were same way with dying as he was 7 years and 4 days older. I am still alive its been since 2020 that he has left but Tom is still with me as I have his ashes in a urn just in front of me, and when it's my time hopefully. We will see them again . Peace and LOVE. 😊
What a beautiful tribute to your love, Jack. I have been with my soulmate for 27 years and he and I are getting up in the years (I'm 62 and he is 60). What you shared about Jack was so touching and I admire your strength to persevere after his death. I dread the idea of loosing my beautiful husband, so I always tell him every day how much I love him. I also, now and then, tell him "I want to go first." But then, I get so worried about his happiness and welfare after I pass on. So we live in the precious moment. He and I share such a profound love for each other, that ever who goes first, it won't be long before the other leaves to catch up! I truly despise this "until death do you part" crap. I truly believe that there is life after death....and no matter who leaves first, we will find each other again on the other side.
Thank you so much. Yes, you are correct about his humor. Eral Slick, Bowie's axe man loved to banter with Jack. Slick said Jack had that Jonathan Winters' wit and timing.
Omg, what a love story. I have two gay brothers and just cannot imagine not having them around. They both survived the aids horror; I am happy you’ve had a wonderful life. It hurts so much when we lose our loves. I am so sorry. My one brother is the same age as Jack. I am his sister.
Thank you Alma for your comments. We all lost so many friends during the early years of the AIDS crisis. Now they just take a pill and carry on their escapades never realizing the true horror that existed.
Such a great tribute to Jack and the love you shared. I love his music and was glad to share it with my listeners of Rainbow World Radio. Such a talent and a wonderful person.
I met Jack at a Prime Timers convention in Las Vegas. He provided the music for several cocktail parties and I think I purchased a CD from him. Very warm and attractive. He definitely drew most everyone to him. So sorry to hear of his loss.
Wow! I’m speechless. What a beautiful tribute. You had what many, many people spend a whole lifetime looking for and don’t find it. Rejoice in the remembrance of the good times. Love lives forever. PS. Your paintings are strong and beautiful, and echo of your life.
Ahhhhh 😥...When he said that he had to tell people that the John and Jack Show had ended, my heart wept...I am so glad that he waited for Jack to enter his life in lieu of the times in which he grew up. This story touched me deeply!❤
Beautiful story. He will always be there with you in your heart. I’ve been with my husband for 21 years and hearing your story really touches me and gives me hope that when we do eventually part this earth that the memories, love, and influence we had on each other will carry on.
You’re fabulous! So touching a tribute. Becoming a gay elder (as I have become at 60) is here given a platform. I lost the first love of my life to AiDS related complications at 29. I am now with the great love of my life and have been for 27 years. Your loss is profound. The life you lived together is pure joy. How lucky we are to have this exquisite pain. It’s love that hasn’t died. Thank you for letting us in. xx
It’s an honor for me to interview the members of our community and in particular those have lived through such a hard period of time. If you ever wanted to share your story, let me know. 🤗
@@johnkazanjian7013 I’m doing my best. The plan is that I go first. He tells me that I shouldn’t go through this twice. I would have no regrets but in some way I hope he is right. Thanks John. More of these stories need to be told. We hold the history. How strange it is for me to be called a “gay elder” and held up in esteem by my Gay and trans friends. It is mysterious but also gives me a chance to be the dad I never was. All the best to you. You are lucky man.
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story... Makes me treasure my new love even more... Because when you find it you realize how precious it is 🩷
I lost my partner of 13 years six months ago. He battle cancer one third of his life, he was 36 at the time of passing. I’m 20 years older than him and live my life with guilt and a pain a never experienced before. I have lost my mother, father 7 siblings ( brothers and sisters ). But his passing, has destroyed me completely. I feel cheated this man spend 35 years with his partner. I cannot even begin to understand his pain. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Please always remember all the love and joy you shared. You were given a true blessing from God. You had/have an angel. Stay strong and know that people/I care♥️♥️
Thank you for having loved. It isn't something we all find so, when you do, it deserves to be savoured and you did that. Such a wrench to have to let it go, I feel your loss from here. I hope you can continue to honour him by carrying on and feeling joy wherever it can be found.
What a beautiful story! ❤ I am so sorry for your loss, but I truly believe, It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all! You both were very lucky to have each other. Thanks for sharing
Thank you John. I lost my husband of 15 years, Rich, just under 2 years ago, also to cancer. I've done a lot of grief work, including embracing sobriety. Your exposee gives me hope in moving forward. For I have loved and am still capable of loving and being loved, even stronger having had Richard in my life. God bless you and wishes of continued solace in loving memories of Jack.
John, beutiful love, genuien solid love between TWO people, the way it should be,I too had to cry ,you really loved each other, but he is always by your side John, and you are a unique artist, wonderful paintings , love you.
What a touching tale of gay love. I've been looking for so many years and it's wonderful to see that some men actually manage to not just meet, but seriously love each other, and for such a long time. I'm sorry for your loss!
Thank you Riccardo, you touch my heart. I have found that when you stop looking and get into yourself, the perfect man shows up. I wish you success in all your endeavors
So, I cried with him. So sad! But it's good he paints again. Maybe he is able to put his grief into his art and make his beloved live forever! *Sends a big hug over to you*🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for supporting John. Yes, he's been using art as an outlet to deal with his loss. He paints on regular basis. ruclips.net/video/kXcNjpzXeOM/видео.html
WOW! I am at a loss for words. Tears are streaming down my face as I feel so blessed today with you sharing your tribute to Jack. Thank you for your beautiful honesty. I cannot begin to imagine what you have gone through by losing the love of your life. Hope you stay strong and move forward knowing that your love for Jack will always keep his memory alive. God Bless YOU ALWAYS!
I've been with my partner for 31 years. THANK YOU for telling your story and most of all, thank you for showing your emotion! What a gift in this share....
I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. I’m so glad you found each other and had a beautiful life together. It’s so beautiful to find your true other half to love for a lifetime and beyond ❤. You know he’s looking down at you with pride in his eyes and love in his heart ❤️
What a great rendition to the man that you loved and still love. It's uplifting to hear stories like this in still controversy world toward homosexuality. Thank you for sharing your life and experiences. Keep going with the painting and enjoy!
Thank you for sharing your story. Our lives parallel each other in so many ways. I believe if we lived in closer proximity, we’d have a lot to talk about! Hugs from Canada. John
Thank you. You touched me and moved me. I have been with my partner for 35 years as well, so I understand what you went through. I am 59, and he is 54. So you know, we spent 60% of our lives together, and the thought of bring 'the show' to an end haunts me. So thank you
Thank you so much for supporting John. So happy to hear about your wonderful relationship. Hopefully one day you guys will consider to share some of your experiences with the community. Much love
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful love story. Be glad, John. You have something most people never do, which is genuine love. To paraphrase a great old movie, Jack is with you now, alive in memory as he was in flesh. How green was your valley then.
I lost the love of my life three years ago, so I can relate to everything John expressed. It's awesome to see him thrive after such a tragic event. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss. That kind of love is eternal. I am glad you got back to painting. Your art is like Jack's music. Together, you will both always be one. Me and my hubby are married 25 years. There were and still are a lot of rocky roads. I am a RN on disability, 63 years old. My hubby is 53 and works as companion care. For the past 5 years, I have been in and of hospital many times. Every day is still a blessing, though.❤
My feelings exactly. I lost my partner of 20+ years 7 years ago to brain cancer. He passed away very sudden. It still hurts as bad today as it did then. Only thing that helps is that I speak to him in my mind every single day and I sense that he hears me by the way things happen and the feelings and thoughts I have thru out my day. I have been single since his passing and I truly doubt that I will ever find someone else. 😢
John's '𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭' to his identical twin: ruclips.net/video/mBZICVTirww/видео.html
John's '𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞': ruclips.net/video/kXcNjpzXeOM/видео.html
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: ruclips.net/video/EWW6ywzpII4/видео.html
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Dearest John, first let me say how sorry I am for ur loss but, at least you and Jack had 35 glorious yrs together, and that's more than most of us ever get to have. I wish you all the happiness life can offer you. May you remain healthy the rest of ur life.
I don't either one of you two, but l feel that he is the special type of person who wouldn't want you to be sad; he'd want you to remember all the good times that you had together. I'm 71 in May il
Never did have a man like
Jack as a friend and lover.
I am very spiritual and I know you two will be together for eternity when you join him in Heaven. Life is a gift and you talent for painting is as well. May you be happy and remember him always! Your story really touched my heart! Your friend in Kansas City, Tom ♥️🍀🌷🌈🌟♥️🍀🌷🌈🌟♥️🍀🌷🌈🌟❤️🍀🌷🌈
I am truly humbled and honored to have touched so many on a soul level. Thank you for all the views, likes and comments to this video. I wish all of you a phenomenal love. You deserve it. I also want to give a warm thank you to Sam Madoo, the producer of this and other LGBTQ+ Archives videos. He is a master, graciously giving of his time and creative talent selflessly. He is deserving of your love. Thank you, Sam from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you for sharing your love story. It's absolutely beautiful and inspiring.
My pleasure dear John. It’s been an honor to be able to work on your story and see your artwork. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing it. I never thought i would cry like this
John... this was a beautiful story. Treasure your memories, and how lucky you were to have Jack, and your wonderful life together for 35 years. That is something that doesn't happen for everyone.
Your story touched me. I am married to my best friend and our relationship is a lot like yours was. I am 16 yrs older than my husband we have been together going on 14 yrs and he is my best friend and it was also love at first sight. I am so sorry for you loss and I hope you have found a way to go on and enjoy your life. I can't imagine what it would be like losing my husband. I know at some point it will happen for one of us. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story and I am happy that you had 35 years with him. Much love to you!
Such a beautiful story. Two very lucky men to have experienced such love.
Very moved by your story. Fifteen years ago this March, I lost my husband of 20 years to a cancer that took him swiftly, like your Jack, and can relate to the sense of "losing half of yourself" and moving forward as a new person, carrying that grief with you. I was particularly touched by your comment about hearing his music while you paint. I can relate in similar ways. Wishing you peace. And thanks for sharing your story.
I too feel what the two of you feel ....I lost my partner of 20+ years to cancer very suddenly. One month from his diagnosis to his passing. It's been 7 years ago and It still hurts so bad. I have tried finding someone new but it will never be the same. I will never be the same either. I am half of who I was when we were together. Bless both of you
I’m 51 and he is 78…..celebrating 20 years together….I love him so much and at the same time so afraid to lose him……we built a word just for us two , a feel shelter in is love……..❤
John - my condolences for your loss of Jack. My husband & I been together 33 years and we're 20 yrs apart. Longevity runs in his family so there's a chance I'll go before him. Neither one of us wants a funeral but after watching this I think a tribute like this would suit me/ us just fine. BTW - LOVE the artwork
I've never seen this kind of love in the LGBTQ community. I really didn't expect to break down and cry ... but I sure did.
Thank you Todd. You are a very special man. I am so happy to have touched your soul. Jack and I were role models. Our friends kids came out to us first. Our light shines bright. I wish you a great life.
@@johnkazanjian7013 wow. I never imagined I’d get a response from you. Thank you for the inspiration John. Though I’m not Armenian, I’ve always loved Armenia and her people. That’s what got me watching. I’m an old guy myself. I fear I missed my opportunity for romance and I can never imagine having something beautiful like you had, but I will always cherish your story. Bless you!
@@toddbonin6926 I Love You
me too
I am overwhelmed that I have touched you so, Todd. I wish you well in all you do.
I love your story. My husband and I are living the Jack & John Show. Been together for 19 years now.
Thank you so much for this generous tribute of yourself and of Jack. Our age group got wiped out, so I'm grateful to hear a voice that not only survived.....but thrived. From northern Canada.
Thanks Mark. I wish you all the best!
This is a very, very touching story.
This really touches my heart, Matt and I were together 31 yrs, and know exactly when you say, I lost my other half. I am at the third yr point. I love that you put your tribute out, thank you. We need more roll models like you. What a treasure you shared, thank you!!
Thank you David!!!
You and Jack had a wonderful life.
I had my love for 42 years, and then he passed of heart attack. Tom and I were same way with dying as he was 7 years and 4 days older. I am still alive its been since 2020 that he has left but Tom is still with me as I have his ashes in a urn just in front of me, and when it's my time hopefully. We will see them again . Peace and LOVE. 😊
Thank you David. My deepest condolences. Sending love and healing to you.
Thank you so much. Such a wonderful love you shared to US. I cried❤
So eloquently put. What a tribute to love
Thank you so much for your thoughts, Julian... much love to you.
@@johnkazanjian7013 bless you and thank you for taking the trouble to write. X
What a beautiful tribute to your love, Jack. I have been with my soulmate for 27 years and he and I are getting up in the years (I'm 62 and he is 60). What you shared about Jack was so touching and I admire your strength to persevere after his death. I dread the idea of loosing my beautiful husband, so I always tell him every day how much I love him. I also, now and then, tell him "I want to go first." But then, I get so worried about his happiness and welfare after I pass on. So we live in the precious moment. He and I share such a profound love for each other, that ever who goes first, it won't be long before the other leaves to catch up!
I truly despise this "until death do you part" crap. I truly believe that there is life after death....and no matter who leaves first, we will find each other again on the other side.
I am sorry for your loss, he looked like he would have had a great sense of humor about things. Your artwork is beautiful.
Thank you so much. Yes, you are correct about his humor. Eral Slick, Bowie's axe man loved to banter with Jack. Slick said Jack had that Jonathan Winters' wit and timing.
@@johnkazanjian7013 That is awesome.
@@magnus1001 I Love You
Sorry fir your loss wishing you peace
A heartfelt and touching story. It's a wonderful tribute to Jack.
Omg, what a love story. I have two gay brothers and just cannot imagine not having them around. They both survived the aids horror; I am happy you’ve had a wonderful life. It hurts so much when we lose our loves. I am so sorry. My one brother is the same age as Jack. I am his sister.
I would've loved to interview you and capture their story from your perspective. What was like to have 2 gay brothers in the 80's?
Thank you Alma for your comments. We all lost so many friends during the early years of the AIDS crisis. Now they just take a pill and carry on their escapades never realizing the true horror that existed.
So sorry for your loss. You two made a beautiful couple.
I appreciate your thoughts, Jack. Wishing you well today and always.
From one gay artist to another, beautiful, thank you John and Jack.
Such a great tribute to Jack and the love you shared. I love his music and was glad to share it with my listeners of Rainbow World Radio. Such a talent and a wonderful person.
Thank you very much for helping our community. That's amazing actually.
Thanks so much Joe. Len Rogers first interviewed Jack and his music on Rainbow World Radio in 2013
BEAUTIFUL, John, simply beautiful! I envy you your time. with Jack! Thanks so much, Bill Taylor
I am sorry for your loss. You and Jack shared a beautiful love ❤
Thank you. A precious record of your wonderful life together.
Blessings to you, dear one!
Your artwork is amazing and quite beautiful. You are an extraordinary man.
Thanks so much Will. I am pleased to have been able to touch you. Wishing you well today and always.
I needed your message of love. I am 70 and I am surrounded by hatred. You are a light in this world. God bless you.
This video is a true love story - very touching!
Thanks for your love. So glad I could touch your soul, Jeff.
Such a beautiful love story. You have lived your dream. Thank you for sharing with us.
I met Jack at a Prime Timers convention in Las Vegas. He provided the music for several cocktail parties and I think I purchased a CD from him. Very warm and attractive. He definitely drew most everyone to him. So sorry to hear of his loss.
Hi John, I recall meeting you back then. Thank you so much for your thoughts and memories.
Wow! I’m speechless. What a beautiful tribute.
You had what many, many people spend a whole lifetime looking for and don’t find it. Rejoice in the remembrance of the good times. Love lives forever.
PS. Your paintings are strong and beautiful, and echo of your life.
Thank you. We all have sadness that we carry with us. Your eloquence is wonderful
Thank you for sharing your story! It was beautiful!
He’s all around you, it’s wonderful that you already know that! ♥️
Ahhhhh 😥...When he said that he had to tell people that the John and Jack Show had ended, my heart wept...I am so glad that he waited for Jack to enter his life in lieu of the times in which he grew up. This story touched me deeply!❤
Beautiful story. He will always be there with you in your heart. I’ve been with my husband for 21 years and hearing your story really touches me and gives me hope that when we do eventually part this earth that the memories, love, and influence we had on each other will carry on.
Thanks Garrett. Cherish each day you have together. Iwish you both the very best of everything.
Thank you for sharing the beauty of a well lived life.
Thanks Rufus
Thanks for letting me tear-up for awhile. From one painter to another. Hugs
What a wonderful love story. Thank you.
Such a sweet love story, so sorry for your loss. Everyone should have a love such as this, even me.
Thank you David. Yes you deserve this kind of love. I wish it for all gay men and especially LGBTQ+ Archive followers
Always honor............remember all..........great story.........I remember I lost my partner in 1991.....loooooooooong ago
You’re fabulous!
So touching a tribute.
Becoming a gay elder (as I have become at 60) is here given a platform.
I lost the first love of my life to AiDS related complications at 29.
I am now with the great love of my life and have been for 27 years.
Your loss is profound. The life you lived together is pure joy. How lucky we are to have this exquisite pain. It’s love that hasn’t died.
Thank you for letting us in.
xx
It’s an honor for me to interview the members of our community and in particular those have lived through such a hard period of time. If you ever wanted to share your story, let me know. 🤗
@@lgbtqarchivesI am in Australia but would consider it…if it worked just using my computer camera.
@@davidjrtodd if you decided to do it, please get in touch with me before recording.
Thank you David. I wish you many, many more years together,
@@johnkazanjian7013 I’m doing my best. The plan is that I go first. He tells me that I shouldn’t go through this twice.
I would have no regrets but in some way I hope he is right. Thanks John. More of these stories need to be told. We hold the history. How strange it is for me to be called a “gay elder” and held up in esteem by my Gay and trans friends. It is mysterious but also gives me a chance to be the dad I never was.
All the best to you. You are lucky man.
Having lost a husband to cancer myself I can empathise with you. Keeps those great memories alive and savour them.
I feel more moved than when I watch some of the movies - very authentic and heartwarming. Thanks for your candor
I am overwhelmed that my story has touched you so. Thank you Leonard.
Awww. Thank you for sharing this with us all XXX
What a beautiful tribute. Thanks for loving each other.
Thank you so much Myles
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story... Makes me treasure my new love even more... Because when you find it you realize how precious it is 🩷
So sorry for your loss. I feel it too.
May Jack rest in peace, and may God bless his memory...
I am moved to tears by this beautiful account of a life shared in love.
Thank you Roger for your expression. I am touched That I moved you so.
I lost my partner of 13 years six months ago. He battle cancer one third of his life, he was 36 at the time of passing. I’m 20 years older than him and live my life with guilt and a pain a never experienced before. I have lost my mother, father 7 siblings ( brothers and sisters ). But his passing, has destroyed me completely. I feel cheated this man spend 35 years with his partner. I cannot even begin to understand his pain. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
That is a fresh wound my friend. I'm so sorry to hear this. It's truly a tragic event and I can only hope that you are surrounded with good friends.
Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad you had those years together. You're very lucky!!!!!!!!! Thinking of you!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please don't feel guilt. You gave him a wonderful love. That's all we can really give . God bless you both ♥️♥️
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Please always remember all the love and joy you shared. You were given a true blessing from God. You had/have an angel. Stay strong and know that people/I care♥️♥️
@@Karl-xf7df so well said!!!
Y'all had a BEAUTIFUL LIFE TOGETHER ❤❤
Thank you for having loved. It isn't something we all find so, when you do, it deserves to be savoured and you did that.
Such a wrench to have to let it go, I feel your loss from here. I hope you can continue to honour him by carrying on and feeling joy wherever it can be found.
You are prized, HardleyJ. Wishing you the very best today and always.
thank you for being so real. i wish you all the best. you deseve it!❤
Thanks for responding. I wish you the very best always. You deserve it as well.
Thank you for sharing. Sorry for your loss. My husband and I have been together for 46 yrs.
Wonderful! If you guys ever visit Los Angeles, would love to interview you!
That would be nice. Next time we're in L.A. we will let you know, thanks. @@lgbtqarchives
What a beautiful story! ❤ I am so sorry for your loss, but I truly believe, It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all! You both were very lucky to have each other. Thanks for sharing
Yes thankyou. We were blessed.
We can feel your sadness ,keep painting your art is great .
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your life story. ❤
Thank you for writing. Very much appreciated.
Thank you for preserving our history.
My pleasure. Wishing you well Theo today and always.
Beautiful tribute John. Thank you so much for sharing. It made me cry. And believe more in true love
I am so touched that you felt me. Wishing you well in finding your true love. He's waiting for you.
Thank you John@@johnkazanjian7013 I believe that. And that we should never give up on what we believe in
Lovely memories and beautiful expressions of love. My Colonel of 17 years died of AIDS in my arms in 1988. Thank you for this lovely video.
Thank you for this ! I am very conmoved.
Thank you John. I lost my husband of 15 years, Rich, just under 2 years ago, also to cancer. I've done a lot of grief work, including embracing sobriety. Your exposee gives me hope in moving forward. For I have loved and am still capable of loving and being loved, even stronger having had Richard in my life. God bless you and wishes of continued solace in loving memories of Jack.
Thanks so much for your loving and moving recollections and tribute to your late partner.
John, beutiful love, genuien solid love between TWO people, the way it should be,I too had to cry ,you really loved each other, but he is always by your side John, and you are a unique artist, wonderful paintings , love you.
What a touching tale of gay love. I've been looking for so many years and it's wonderful to see that some men actually manage to not just meet, but seriously love each other, and for such a long time. I'm sorry for your loss!
Thank you Riccardo, you touch my heart. I have found that when you stop looking and get into yourself, the perfect man shows up. I wish you success in all your endeavors
I was touched by your relationship with your companion Jack.Thanks for sharing.
❤John & Jack forever!
Thanks Joel, for your poignant comment
I really understand your love and lost ❤
Precious Memories
Thank You for sharing
Thank you for your expression, Theodore. Much appreciated!
That was beautiful, thank you. Love your art.
Your life story is awesome; your whole life!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us. You are such a beautiful light.
I just subbed to you and look forward to hearing more about you.
So, I cried with him. So sad! But it's good he paints again. Maybe he is able to put his grief into his art and make his beloved live forever!
*Sends a big hug over to you*🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for supporting John. Yes, he's been using art as an outlet to deal with his loss. He paints on regular basis.
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You are very appreciated. Thanks for the hugs. Back at ya!
What lovely people. I am really glad you both found someone who made you so happy and complete. God bless you and people like you everywhere.
Thank you,Sir🙏For opening and sharing something so precious (Jack)from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Blessings to you, dear one.
I’m truly humbled and touched by such an endearing love story. This would make such a beautiful movie to offer hope to so many young people.
WOW! I am at a loss for words. Tears are streaming down my face as I feel so blessed today with you sharing your tribute to Jack. Thank you for your beautiful honesty. I cannot begin to imagine what you have gone through by losing the love of your life. Hope you stay strong and move forward knowing that your love for Jack will always keep his memory alive. God Bless YOU ALWAYS!
Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. John does read all these wonderful comments. ❤️
Oh David, you touch my heart. Thank you for your blessings.
Thank you for sharing your touching story. Long-term gay relationships are so rare and it's inspiring that it is indeed possible.
What a beautiful love story. My Aaron is your Jack. God Bless you. ❤
Beautiful.
Thank you Mike!!!
I’m glad you met and lived your life with “The love of your life”.
Thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤
I've been with my partner for 31 years.
THANK YOU for telling your story and most of all, thank you for showing your emotion!
What a gift in this share....
I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. I’m so glad you found each other and had a beautiful life together. It’s so beautiful to find your true other half to love for a lifetime and beyond ❤. You know he’s looking down at you with pride in his eyes and love in his heart ❤️
Thank you so much Andrea
What a great rendition to the man that you loved and still love. It's uplifting to hear stories like this in still controversy world toward homosexuality. Thank you for sharing your life and experiences. Keep going with the painting and enjoy!
Thank you for sharing your story. Our lives parallel each other in so many ways. I believe if we lived in closer proximity, we’d have a lot to talk about! Hugs from Canada. John
Thank you. You touched me and moved me. I have been with my partner for 35 years as well, so I understand what you went through. I am 59, and he is 54. So you know, we spent 60% of our lives together, and the thought of bring 'the show' to an end haunts me. So thank you
Thank you so much for supporting John. So happy to hear about your wonderful relationship. Hopefully one day you guys will consider to share some of your experiences with the community. Much love
Jack is so handsome!
Thank you for sharing with us this. My partner and I have been together 38 years now, and we are still in love.
Poor guy, how and why can anyone discriminate against love, Such a lovely story
So sorry for your loss - you are so sweet.
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful love story. Be glad, John. You have something most people never do, which is genuine love. To paraphrase a great old movie, Jack is with you now, alive in memory as he was in flesh. How green was your valley then.
What a lovely story !!!
I cried. To see Love, and there is little of it, especially in the Gay world, so beautiful, end so abruptly and too soon.
Beautiful, wonderful men. ❤
Thank you 🙏 for sharing your beautiful story 😊
What a great commitment !
Thank you Lawrence. Very much appreciated
I lost the love of my life three years ago, so I can relate to everything John expressed. It's awesome to see him thrive after such a tragic event. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Michael. Blessings to you. Moving on isn't easy. It took me over 5 years just to get to a point where I could share.
I am so sorry for his loss. Jet another sign you should live in the moment before the moment is gone.
Big hug.
Great advice indeed.
Thanks for the hugs. Back at ya!
Jack was extremely gorgeous!
That made an impression. You and Jack, probably had more love, pure love than many, many other people (on either side of the isle). Take good care.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss. That kind of love is eternal. I am glad you got back to painting. Your art is like Jack's music. Together, you will both always be one.
Me and my hubby are married 25 years. There were and still are a lot of rocky roads. I am a RN on disability, 63 years old. My hubby is 53 and works as companion care. For the past 5 years, I have been in and of hospital many times. Every day is still a blessing, though.❤
his wave to the heavens brought tears to my eyes. what a lovely story.
My feelings exactly. I lost my partner of 20+ years 7 years ago to brain cancer. He passed away very sudden. It still hurts as bad today as it did then. Only thing that helps is that I speak to him in my mind every single day and I sense that he hears me by the way things happen and the feelings and thoughts I have thru out my day. I have been single since his passing and I truly doubt that I will ever find someone else. 😢
Totally moved by this love story. Beautifully related and so absorbing.