"We have the unfortunate trait of pointing out mistakes and not making excuses. Whereas communist crimes and their perpetrators remain calm. The period of common enthusiasm for Havel is brilliantly disturbed and the Czechs spontaneously denigrate this period today, not seeing that under the influence of Eastern hoaxes they are marching to where the East wants them to be."
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His son Michael and nine friends said goodbye to this extraordinary man on July 27, 2022, in the small ceremonial hall of the crematorium in Prague's Strašnice.
Mr. Mrzílek was a great help to me as an experienced, knowledgeable, wise man, an expert in Czech and world history and Czech character. Many of his observations, comments and articles are also part of this website. Honour to his memory - a truly exceptional man to whom I owe much and can never be grateful enough. In the spirit of his legacy, and in his name and memory, I will continue my work. He was my spiritual mentor, he appreciated the necessity of my work, my civic engagement. The public media never showed any interest in him, although he had much to say to the people, which the general public still has no opportunity to learn...
You can listen to the audio recording of the last farewell, where Mrs. Milada Vorlová, his long-time friend and girlfriend, spoke very nicely about Mr. Mrzílek's life (from 4:10 min.). J.Š.
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