Vilém Polák
1899–1940 (age 41)
Biography
Vilém Polák reached adulthood just as the world around him changed drastically, yet he remained committed to his family and the small circle of friends in Velhartice. His days were filled with the ordinary labors of the time, marked by a quiet resolve to care for those close to him.
He is now remembered at the Jewish cemetery in Velhartice, where visitors can pause to honor a life lived with diligence and dignity even in the face of mounting hardship.