“Sokol is an organization with a deep history. He contributed to the development of health and the enjoyment of movement for generations, and to this day he maintains those developments, especially in small towns and villages, and I wish him continued success in realizing his ideas and mission.” said the Pilsen Region governor, Rudolf Špoták, at the flag-raising ceremony.

The flag raising was preceded by a reception of important guests at the regional office and a discussion about the role, importance and activities of eagles in the Pilsen region. The event was attended by the Governor of Pilsen Region, Rudolf Špoták, Deputy for Regional Development, IT and European Affairs, Petr Vanka, as well as Miroslav Kroc, Mayor of “Sokol Rokycanovy Region”, Iva Bartovská, Mayor of “Sokol Region Pilsen Region” and other gymnasium representatives.

His post commemorates Falconry Memorial Day which falls on Sunday, October 8. The anniversary of Sokolstva became an important day of the Czech Republic in 2019. This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the acting Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich initiating the de facto liquidation of the village of Sokolská on the night of 7-8 October 1941, he dissolved the village and its property was officially confiscated.

With this act, Sokolové commemorates the brothers and sisters who died in the Second World War as well as members of the association who sacrificed their lives in the ranks of the Czechoslovak legions fighting for the establishment of an independent state, as well as the eagles. from the ranks of the Third Match.

photo at PK