Emil F. Prantner

“ Each was spurred with but one thought or ambition—liberty and freedom for Bohemia and her peoples.
We must not forget the noble warriors who sacrificed their all, even their very lives, for Bohemia, for her people and for civilization. Without their aid all would have been in vain, all for naught. Without their active co-operation no statement of principles, or the very principles themselves, would be of no avail or effect. Their sacrifices, their heroism and their valiant conduct made freedom and liberty possible for Bohemia. ”

“ The nation of Comenius is now an active factor, and a useful one, in the world’s daily life. Those of us of Czech or Slovak birth or descent offer it our hearty well wishes and blessings. Hopes shall brighten the days to come while memories will gild the past. Success is assured. The nation goes forth lustily singing the Hussite Battle Hymn, and guided by the words of Pelisek’s noble character of Comenius, they must succeed ”