FAREWELL MILOSLAV
1922-1997

(Canadian Scene) Captain Milo-Miloslav Zlamal Czech freedom partisan captain, journalist, businessman, television producer, novelist and poet died April 12th in Toronto. A writer in Czech, Slovak and English , Zlamal was a well-known figure in ethnic journalistic circles having published and edited both newspapers and literary reviews and having many of his works translated in many languages.

A native of Skalica in Slovakia, Zlamal graduated from the university of Bratislava in philosophy and literature and the State Conservatory in dramatic arts. Imprisoned by the Nazis during the Second World War, he escaped and fought with the partisans, an experience which led to his novel in English “The Partisan Captain” published in 1970. He immigrated to Canada and worked as a farm hand, factory laborer, cement finisher, mine prospector, real estate investor and television producer. He retired from business at 47 and devoted his time to literary and humanitarian pursuits. Zlamal distinguished himself as a director at large of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in America and as a vice president of the United Nations Association in Toronto. He was several times chairman of the United Nations Day celebrations in Toronto and Mayor of the Prague Pavilion during Toronto’s Caravan celebrations.

A member of the Canadian Ethnic Journalists’ and Writers’ Club since it’s founding 19 years ago, Zlamal received an award of distinction from the club in 1993. Though in failing health in recent years he remained a loving husband, a loving father, a true artist deeply involved in ethnic journalism; in fact he attended a club meeting with his wife on April 3rd only a few days before passing. Industry Minister Art Eggleton testified to a mind still alert and questioning in the true spirit of journalism.

Milo, Captain Milo, Miloslav will be missed by many of his friends for his unconditional love, love of art, and his rendition of “O SOLE MIO”.

Always remembered…….by his wife Jaroslava

Daughters…………Milly, Lilian and Manon

Grandchildren……Manon, Michele, Jaro, Justin, Robyn and Xavier