My dear Brother Knights,

On behalf of the members of the Knights of Rizal, Czech Republic, I would like to announce this very important change in the upcoming Rizal-Blumentritt Friendship Celebration on November 14-16, 2008.

The situation had called our attention to tone down the extravagant celebration we have prepared. I believe our timing has not a good reason to celebrate whatever purpose we want to achieve while some of our dear brothers are mourning for their losses. We should rather focus our attention with them through silence and prayers during these moments.

Our Chapter Commander for Litomerice Sir Mayor Chlupac son had passed away, as I have emailed to you earlier. Our Brother Issak of Prague Chapter have a family member confined in hospital for cancer. The passing of a long time fellow Knight in Brussels, and Prague’s beloved Filipina community leader Nita suffered a stroke and has been confined in hospital as well. One of our guests sister coming from the Philippines representing the Kababaihan of Rizals was just recently confined in hospital and needs kidney transplant...

All these, the Knights of Rizal and the Filipino community of Prague have expressed sadness and concern. Some may not be able to attend the event much more to celebrate, enjoy and focus their attention with the visiting Knights.

My my deepest sadness with this announcement. We will find a better day to celebrate like how we did when we inaugurated the Prague Chapter. For sure we will let you know and hope you to be with us.

For those coming from abroad and made a non-cancelable hotel and airfares we will still entertain you and bring you to important places where Rizal have visited. We will be here to show you the best we have. Things will go on, only without the party.

As always, rest assure we treasure your support...

Very Sincerely,

Sir Noubikko, KCR
Prague Chapter Commander and
Deputy Area Commander for Czech Republic