Aleksandra's Note:Though this giant in Serbian 20th century history died on this day, September 11, in 1999 at the age of 92, just before we entered a new century, he has most definitely not been forgotten. His name still evokes that passionate, strong, and very real patriotism that will beat in the Chetnik heart forever.
Voyvoda Momchilo Djujich was born on February 27, 1907 in Kovačić, Knin, Kingdom of Dalmatia, Austria-Hungary and died in San Diego, California on September 11, 1999. In those 92 years, he became a Serbian legend. Commander of the Dinarska Chetnik Division under General Draza Mihailovich, Voyvoda Djujich distinguished himself both during and after the war as a hero and a patriot. Many Serbs survived WWII because of Voyvoda Djujich, and many were able to leave what was to become communist Yugoslavia and make new lives in the free world because of Voyvoda Djujich. They never forgot this, nor have their descendants.
Voyvoda Djujich remained true to his convictions until the day he died.
Memory Eternal.
Sincerely,
Aleksandra Rebic
September 11, 2016
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Father Uros Ocokoljic performing a blessing at the Voyvoda Djujich monument
in Chetnik Heroes Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL during the General Mihailovich Memorial Service July 17, 2016 (1). Photo by Aleksandra Rebic.
Father Uros Ocokoljic performing a blessing at the Voyvoda Djujich monument
in Chetnik Heroes Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL during the General Mihailovich Memorial Service July 17, 2016 (2). Photo by Aleksandra Rebic.
Father Uros Ocokoljic performing a blessing at the Voyvoda Djujich monument
in Chetnik Heroes Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL during the General Mihailovich Memorial Service July 17, 2016 (3). Photo by Aleksandra Rebic.
The Voyvoda Djujich Monument in the Chetnik Heroes Memorial Park
at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL
shortly after the monument was erected in June of 2007.
Photo by Aleksandra Rebic.
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please feel free to contact me at ravnagora@hotmail.com
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