"Death is not the end its just the beginning! I am with you always! Live, Love and Laugh today for tomorrow may never come!"UnknownThis memorial website was created to remember Dod Pjetri Rukaj who was born in MONTENEGRO former Yugoslavia on May 3, 1966 and passed away on June 7, 2007 at the age of 41. You will live forever through your sons and forever in your family's hearts.
Doda (also known as Danny to many) was the smallest of 6 children. He is survived by his father Pjetri, mother Terezja, loving sons Jonathan and Joseph and his sisters. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews and had many cousins.
Doda and Maria were married for 17 years and had two wonderful sons Jonathan and Joseph, who they both were very proud of! They are the best sons any father or mother can ever ask for. The last few years bought many changes and adjustments to all our lives but the hardest of all for our sons was the death of their father. Danny always saw the numbers 777 everywhere he would go, he can spot them anywhere we would go and he would say look "There look 777" . He would see them on license plates, numbers on windows, street signs you name it with 777 in it. Sure enough his Memorial Day was on July 7, 2007. It was such a coincedence.
Doda loved his sons very much and would always call them "My Buddies" and give them hi-fives. He was always making the boys laugh and tickling them all the time. He worked alot and the little time he spent home he tried to make the most of it with our sons. He also taught them to play the cifteli and the lavd. He taught them all about fishing and they went on a lot of fishing trips. But most of all we taught our sons the most important thng is life is GOD and that he comes above all! We also taught them to always take the time to pray and to never forget to have faith in God and he will get you through all hardships!
He was always smiling and cracking jokes even if you did not like them you still had to smile. He once said "If you dont joke, you get old too quick and you get gray hairs and I don't ever want to get old". These words came to haunt everyone when he passed away. It was as if he knew he would never get old. That day bought much sorrow to everyone who knew him. It forever changed everyones lives, especially our sons Jonathan and Joseph. Rest in peace Danny and and may we find peace on Earth as well! I know our sons will make you proud and keep you in their hearts always.
This memorial site is dedicated to Danny for the love of our sons, he will be with you always and forever! Be strong my sons and may GOD BLESS you and WATCH OVER you wherever you go!! Say your prayers each night and GOD will hear you. LOVE YOU MY SONS!
Best Buddies for LIFE!
Letter From Heaven
Some things I'd like to say
but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay
I'm writing this from Heaven
where I dwell with God above
where there's no more tears
or sadness there
is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight
remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave you
when my life on Earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said "I welcome you"
"It's good to have you back again
you were missed while you were gone
as for your dearest family
they'll be here later on"
"I need you here so badly
as part of My big plan
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man"
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do
and foremost on that list of mine
is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you
every day and week and year
and when you're sad
I'm standing there
to wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night
the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you
in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on Earth
and all those loving years
because you're only human
they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry
it does relieve the pain
remember there would be no flowers
unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you
of all that God has planned
but if I were to tell you
you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain
though my life on Earth is o're
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before
And to my very many friends
trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you
I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb
but together we can do it
taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too
that as you give unto the World
so the World will give to you
If you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain
then you can say to God at night
my day was not in vain
And now I am contented
that my life was worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile
So if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick him up
as on your way you go
When you are walking
down the street
and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind
And when you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face
that's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free
remember you're not going
you are coming here to me
And I will always love you
from that land way up above
Will be in touch again soon
Afterglow
I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an Afterglow of smiles when the day is done.
I'd like to leave an echo . . .
Whispering softly down the ways of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who
grieve to dry before the sun of
happy memories that I leave behind when
day is done.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Please light a candle before leaving the site!
