Very Sad News

[hawky454]

Loading up some Condor Plug to keep it smokey in his honor. RIP Banjo, I’ll miss his posts around here.

 

[mso489]

I have never double posted on two threads before, but I missed this post due to responsibilities at home, so here was what I posted on another thread:
Somehow I missed this, and I feel badly about not having responded. From his brief comments without a hint of self-pity, I knew he was enduring an incredible struggle to survive, never losing his generous social nature and capacity for fun, including his joy in his pipes, blends, fly rods, and many other dimensions of his life. Fish' sent me my first Meerschaum pipe, an estate that was what I would have chosen for myself. I always watched for his posts showing him smoking his wonderful selection of pipes, real masterpieces among them, and all worth seeing. I kept the faith that he'd be with us a long time to come, despite what was obviously tough road. He was a gutsy guy, truly brave, and I'll miss him on here.

 

[alaskanpiper]

We should rename the "what are you smoking" thread to Keeping it Smoky

I had this exact same thought last night! I am absolutely in favor!

 

[acidpox]

This is very sad news to come back to. R.I.P. Banjo, Believe I'm going to go have a bowl in his honor.

 

[jcsoldit]

I never met Banjo, but due to often enjoying his’s posts here and on Facebook, I feel like I lost an old and dear friend. RIP Sante Giuliani…

 

[mikethompson]

We should rename the "what are you smoking" thread to Keeping it Smoky

Now that is a great idea!

 

[jguss]

Off-hand I can't recall anyone who's loss, as this thread show, affected the community this deeply. Sante was a consistently cheerful and inspirational presence on this board, and a remarkable human being. RIP.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Fine gentleman, have a Peace in Heaven and Glory in the highest,

 

[steveg11]

Devastating news. RIP Sante.

 

[captainsousie]

He will be missed. I can't smoke yet (damn pneumonia) but the first bowl back will be for him...RIP

 

[seldom]

Fishnbanjo has shared so many photos of a truly extensive and lovely pipe collection. Best thoughts and wishes for those who knew him well. I'll be lighting a pipe this evening in memory of him. Keeping it smokey.

 

[railman]

Sad news, RIP, it was always a treat to see how he was keeping it smokey with his fabulous collection. Sante sounds like a he was a wonderful man.

 

[jfred]

RIP. I will surely miss his always enjoyable posts and watching the amazing pipe collection.

 

[weezell]

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[skaukatt]

So sad, R.I.P. and condolences to his family.

 

[ravkesef]

We’ve all lost a good friend., He was faithful in his life, honorable in is dealings, and a man blessed with a sense of compassion for others. May God rest his soul.

 

[trubka2]

Eternal Memory. His photos and writings were an inspiration.

 

[davet]

RIP Banjo, so sad.... loved his posts.

 

[huntertrw]

Here is a link (Cancer Survivors Day celebrates life after diagnosis) from Seacoastonline.com, and which gives some background concerning Mr. Giuliani.
Rest in peace, Sir!

 

[redone]

Very sad to hear this news. Loved his posts and such beautiful pipes. Thanks to those who shared personal stories. He will be missed by all.