Svatopluk Rada
1903–1952 (age 49)
Biography
Svatopluk Rada embodied the resilience of Zlín’s mining communities, bringing tireless labor and thoughtful camaraderie to the shafts near Waldfriedhof. His pride in honest work was matched by a generous heart that looked out for fellow miners, offering encouragement during long shifts underground.
He cherished the bonds forged in shared effort, and even beyond the mines he remained a steady mentor to younger men entering the trade. His legacy lives in the traditions of solidarity he upheld, ensuring that the humanity of miners was never forgotten.