I did indeed see that, ST's. I thought it was so lovely, and not something I recall seeing before following the passing of a Director. Just goes to show it isn't just us that recognised how special John was.
I totally agree with you re the current generation. I was too young for John's films such as Breakfast Club et al when they came out, but watched them probably 5 years or so after the event, when they were still recent and vivid and pertinent. Thing is, the core and the values of his movies will never changed, so young people will always be able to relate to them. They will, as he will, live forever.