Zdravko "Z" Divjak

Dear Divjak family:

While I did not have the honor of knowing "Z", I wanted to express, not only our deepest sympathy for your family's loss, but our sincerest gratitude for the support and hope that you have given to the pancreatic cancer community. On behalf of all of us who have been touched by this devastasting disease, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Pamela Acosta Marquardt
FOUNDER
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
www.pancan.org

I only new "Z" as a baby when he came to visit his grandparents in Zagreb and we called him "mali Z". I had the privilege of knowing or meeting all three "Z"-s and even though I didn't know the man this baby grew up to be , I have no doubt he was as remarkable of a person as Z1 and Z2 .I can still see him in my Mother's arms, happily kicking around, smiling at her and eagerly sucking on his Fred Flint-stone baby bottle. As a parent , I can't even imagine the grief of his parents and other...

Divjak Family

We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you. I knew "Z" back in 2005 in Singapore. We gonna miss him dearly. Please extend our condolences to Aya Divjak as well.

David Lee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RIP Z, I also met Z at a Laings' family reunion in Jamaica. My cousins were late picking him up at the Airport and Z did not have the patience to wait for them. So he got on a bus and made it to the resort the family was staying. This was in August of 1999. In 2006, I witnessed Z swimming across the blue lagoon (considered one of the deepest rivers in Jamaica - the water is blue because it is so deep). Z is one heck of a guy. I could go on and on. My condolences to the Divjak family,...

I met Z at one of our family reunion here in Jamaica as one of Aunty Cleo's new son,I was like, mmmm, ok then.I was only with them
for a day but at the end I felt like dis bredda was in di family long time.Z was a blessed youth and touched the hearts of many. Condolence to cousin Ivan and the family of 'Z', May the Lord shine his light upon you in your time grief. Nuff Luv.

Omar Ferguson (Portmore,Jamaica)

Naomi, Tatijana, Ivan and Andrew,
Both Lou and I are sadden to hear this news. I can still picture how Z would brighten any presence when he entered the room.. and the grin plastered on his face and the laugh. I remember the look on your faces when you shared with us his first visit to Boston. and my words that he would triumph through much adversity and bring something special to world. By reading some of the messages here. I think he accomplished what he said he would do... ...

I first met "Z" at a family reunion after I had recently gotten engaged. He too, being a part of the Laing family(Aunty Cleo's son) welcomed me with open arms. "Z" was such a beautiful person. His warmth, smile, and spirit was infectious. My last and fondest memories of him were seeing the pictures of him swim across the deep blue lagoon when he came to our wedding in Jamaica. He was such a fun, lovable guy! "Z" has placed his beautiful stamp on this world and will truly be missed. Our...

I first met Z at Poway High when i joined the "Grappelettes Club". he was a true sweet heart and a great inspiration to those that knew him. At least we know that he is safe and at rest in God's arms now. my sympathy and prayers go out to his family. Rest Easy Big Guy...

What can I say, Z was a pretty amazing guy. Like my aunt said he has been close to the Laing family for so many years, we consider him an honarary Laing. We are going to miss him terrible. My prayers go out to the Divak family.