08/27/2026
August 27, 2026
August 2020 was a very rough and brutal month for the Danna family . . . .
Six years ago as the emergency room technicians attempted to revive Donna Danna, the ER doctor came to speak with me. After a short discussion, he called the time of her passing: 9:45 PM on August 27, 2020.
His voice was deafening, and in that moment, the world stopped - along with my heart.
Although six years have come and gone, I will never forget the nearly 50 years we spent together.
On that day, Donna entrusted Monica, Jill, Kailey, and me with the lessons she had taught us - lessons that will remain with us for a lifetime and keep us connected and strong.
Every day, we make decisions with broken hearts, guided by her belief that family always comes first. I spend my days trying to live in a way that would make you proud. Your guidance shines through whenever Iβm lost for words or unsure how to father our daughters.
I will always remember what she said whenever we faced difficult times together:
βJoe Danna, please work your magic and make this happen.β
Oh my, that magic is getting harder to find every day. But I have an obligation and responsibility to our family and friends to never quit.
I often think about what you would say if you could see where we are today. I wish we could have those conversations that weβll never share again.
For the past six years, those conversations have become spiritual visits. Your love continues to be the light that guides me through my darkest days, and I carry your heart and soul with me in everything I do.
So today, six years later, Iβm sending all our love from our family to you - and to the thousands of friends who have supported us along the way. Our hearts will never fully heal until the day our souls meet again, forever and ever.
Monica Danna, Jill Danna King and Kailey, we can do this with mom's spiritual support, love and our faith in God.
All my love,
Simply your husband,
Joe Danna
Lauren Daigle / Hold On To Me
(Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/R1EwKwayzLM
Pls take a few minutes to listen to the very appropriate song by Lauren Daigle . . . God bless