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Tag: Vlasta Jakubova

Courageous Sister, Inspiration to Women

Courageous Sister, Inspiration to Women

March 14, 2013

March is WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH when tribute is paid to the generations of women whose “commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society.” Today on March 13th I pay tribute to Charles’ sister Vlasta Jakubová (my sister-in-law) on her 88th birthday. Vlasta was born in Ozdany, Slovakia in 1925. Like her brother, …

November 17, 2012
Charles’ Sister Honored in Prague — Awarded Benda Medal for Freedom & Democracy

Charles’ Sister Honored in Prague — Awarded Benda Medal for Freedom & Democracy

I wasn’t there in person to cheer her on, but on the Internet I’ve been able to see Charles’ 87 year-old sister Vlasta Jakubova honored for her service in the Czech Resistance during World War II and the Cold War. As the photo shows, she accepted her award in person. What an incredible woman! The …

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