Jiřík, nebo taky jsme mu říkali Mendy, byl náš spolužák a velký kamarád. Byl výjimečný svou laskavostí, věčně dobrou náladou, analytickými schopnostmi a inteligencí. Měl smysl pro humor, výborný přehled o sportovním dění a nezaměnitelný smích. Měl také velké sportovní nadání, a na co sáhl, v tom byl dobrý a vždy zapálený. V hokeji fandil Pardubicím a na vysoké škole dokázal propařit nejednu noc. Byl to kamarád doslova a do písmene do deště. Navzdory svým úspěchům zůstával pokorným a bral život s nadhledem.
Jirka, or as we called him Mendy, was our classmate and a great friend. He was exceptional in his kindness, perpetual good humour, analytical skills and intelligence. He had a sense of humor, a great insight into sports events and an unmistakable laugh. He also had great sporting talent, and whatever he touched he was good at and always passionate about. He was a Pardubice hockey fan and could party through many a night at college. He was a true friend through thick and thin. Despite his accomplishments, he remained humble and took life in his stride.
Své životní výhry dosáhl, když potkal svoji ženu Alenku – jak jí s láskou říkal. Postupně se jim narodily 3 děti – Jiřík, Kryštůfek a Terezka. Rodina byla pro Jirku vším a trávil s ní hodně času.
He achieved his life's prize when he met his wife Alenka, as he affectionately called her. Over time they had 3 children – Jiřík, Kryštůfek and Terezka. Family was everything to Jiřík and he spent a lot of time with them.
V roce 2015 přišla krutá zpráva a Jirka začal bojovat s nádorem na mozku. Tento boj trval dlouhých 9 let, Jirka si prošel několika operacemi, chemoterapiemi, návraty do běžného života a recidivami. Poslední recidiva však již porazit nešla a vzala Jirkovi nejenom zrak, ale i život a Jirka v květnu tohoto roku odešel.
In 2015, cruel news came as Jirka was tragically diagnosed with a brain tumor. This battle lasted for 9 long years. Jirka went through several cycles of surgeries and chemotherapies that allowed him to return to normality for a while but unavoidably those were followed by a series of relapses as well. Unfortunately the last recurrence could not be beaten and it took not only Jirka's sight but also his life. Jirka passed away in May this year.
Po celou dobu nemoci bojoval, a spolu s ním i jeho žena a celá rodina, nesmírně statečně. Nikdy si nestěžoval na krutost osudu, a i v těžkých chvílích dokázal zůstat pozitivní a být inspirací pro nás všechny.
Throughout his illness Jirka, and his wife and family, fought extremely bravely. He never complained about the cruelty of his fate, and even in difficult moments he managed to stay positive and be an inspiration to us all.











