Dear Ivana and girls,

Although we have never met we felt that we should send a short message of our feelings for George.

I first met George when I took over as EMEA Sales Director for Scientific Atlanta based out of the UK. At that time I was working for Peter Cresse and was introduced to George as part of the ongoing team at S.A. We immediately felt a common synergy and became friends as well as working colleagues. George was a very unique person, likable, clever with a great personality.

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss, our loss, but can only say that as time goes by your deep sadness will fade and you will have many, very happy memories to help support you and the girls.

Both Adriana and I hope to visit your country in the next two years and hope to meet you.

With love and support at this time,

Adriana and Mike Bennett

Drahá zarmoucená rodino, přítelé a známí,

dozvěděl jsem senáhodou o smrti mého bývalého kamaráda z gymnázia a VUT, Jirky Vicherka. Přijměte moje ujištění o modlitbě za něho a také bratra Petra. Ať Kristus, který za nás zemřel na kříži, je milosrdný ve svém soudu k Jirkovi a Petrovi, ať jim daruje radost ve svém království.

Vzpomínám a modlím se za manželku Ivanu a dcery

P. Jiří Špiřík

Addio

GEORGE.....

R.I.P.

Gianluca

Milý Jirko!

Moc mě mrzí, co se stalo. Známe se snad od narození, víc než 40 let. Prakticky od dětského pískoviště. Vzpomínám na společné školní i mimoškolní roky, na naše setkávání a vzájemné návštěvy. Mám dosud nahrávky kapely ABBA, které jsem si od Tebe z jejich LP natočil, vzpomínám na Suchého a Šlitra, které jsi plným právem chválil, i to, jak jsi dodával, že Voskovec s Werichem snad byli ještě lepší. Vzpomínám i na Jana Wezla.

Mám rovněž v paměti fyzikální a matematickou olympiádu, kde jsme byli oba tak úspěšní. Byl jsem Ti tehdy vděčný, že jsi znal naše umístění dříve, než bylo oficiálně vyhlášeno, a já jsem tak ještě stihl udělat radost svému tatínkovi před jeho náhlou smrtí. Vzpomínám i na Tvé návštěvy u nás cestou z tanečních. Byly to krásné roky. Sice jsme se jeden druhému ztratili z očí, když jsi odjel do ciziny, ale vždy jsem věděl, že existuješ. Nezapomněl jsem na Tebe.

Byl jsem moc rád, když jsme se před časem sešli na třídním srazu a já jsem si potvrdil, že kamarádství, které trvalo tolik roků, nezaniklo a trvá i nadále. Těšilo mě, že jsem mohl začít pracovat v Javlinu, a jen jsem doufal, že si v nabitém pracovním programu najdeme čas na společné setkání u nás. Žel, už se to neuskuteční.

Byl jsem v šoku, když jsem se o Tvé a Petrově tragické smrti dozvěděl. Připadalo mi to jako zlý sen, ze kterého bych se měl probudit. Vzal jsem to už sice na vědomí jako hroznou skutečnost. I když tomu mohu jen těžko uvěřit.

Doufám ale, že smrtí vše nekončí a že se na nás všechny, své spolužáky i své kolegy a partnery díváš. A že nám držíš palce. Vidím Tě stále takového, jakého jsem Tě vždy znal – veselého, plného optimismu i zájmu o druhé. Nikdy na Tebe nezapomenu. Budeš mi chybět.

Tomáš Waller

On behalf of our family, I would like to extend our deep sorrow and sincere sympathy for George's family.

George was a collegue of mine. One of the products he designed and built (a secure call distribution hardware) for Terren Corporation has been working for the last 17 years(!!) without any intervention - a rare accomplishment by any standards.

Touch the sky George and we'll know you're there.

Dear Ivana and girls,

Three years ago with wonderful weather I visited your house with Hans Siedsma, my Dutch pilot friend, Ivo Mikac, Jiri Marek and Pavel Riha - the technical Europa-airplane specialists - and met a pleasant, energetic and self confident man who did not forget to be a "young boy" as well when talking "flying". He was an "afficionado" of the air, had a wonderful airplane and apparently ws not afraid for greater flying ventures.

George was very helpful an I could borrow his "Europa"-trailer and he was loking forward to see each other again, which will not happen, sadly enough.

George will be remembered.

Paul JC Smulders

The Netherlands

Very simply put, George was lovely person and a joy to work with. I send my condolences to his entire family and friends, but especially his wife and children. My thoughts are with them.

George was real friend and much more than that. Also very generous man, great worker and a loving father of three beautiful girls. Flying made him relax, it gave him moments of happiness, which he often shared with friends. Then on that tragical Monday evening of September 14th 2009, his wings were broken suddenly.

Le nostre strade purtroppo si sono incrociate per un periodo di tempo molto breve, ma č stato sufficiente per renderci conto che eri una persona speciale. Sentite condoglianze alla famiglia per questa incolmabile perdita.

Ivana and girls,

George was a remarkable man. He was blessed with many gifts of which the most important was his love of his family - which he spoke proudly of you and often.

He also possessed the gift of making difficult tasks look easy and making others feel good. He took a love of electronics and people and turned it into an international business.

Throughout his lifetime, George touched the lives of many people who will always remember him.

Godspeed George, we will miss you always.

My sincere condolences are extended to George's family and friends for such a shocking loss, his enthusiasm and zest for life will no doubt live on in our hearts and minds.

I am so saddened by this news. What a loss for all of us as George was one of the true gentleman of the broadcast industry. I had the deepest respect for his intellect and work ethic. I immediately took a liking to George as he had a very cool headed approach to solving problems. And beyond that - what a wonderful person to converse with.

I'd like to share my favorite story regarding George. It was spring of 2000 and we were upgrading a Power Vu system, which wasn't going all that well. We went to an electronics store to purchase a television that could decode teletext. While driving in a rented SAAB with manual transmission, he is holding the mobile phone in one hand while shifting with the other. Steering the car off and on with knees and his left hand, he mumbles 'Bloody English - driving on the wrong side of the road." "George", I ask, " have you driven in the UK before?" "No - this is my first time." as he resumes his phone call and I am scared witless.

George - you are a gentleman whose presence will be sorely missed. My condolences to your family as you always spoke about them with a sparkle in your eye.

Charlie Myers

I was very sad to hear about George.

George was a very intelligent passionate person and when you add to that his happy fun nature you get a very rare and precious person, I consider myself extremely fortunate to have known George and to have had him as a friend over the last 14 years.

My sincere condolences go to you Ivana and his most precious Markéta, Viktorie, and Klára, he was always so very proud of you all and a true spark appeared in his eyes whenever he spoke about you.

George you will truly be missed.

Steve

Dear Ivana, Markéta, Viktorie, and Klára

George - your husband and dad - will stay in our hearts for as long as we are here. Someone who touched us so much doesn't leave our thoughts and memory. I love George and I consider him my half brother.

I had the pleasure to work with George but also spend quality time skiing in the Alps. My house is open and I look forward to see you and the girls.

George is there for you. Take strenght by thinking he wants you to succeed in everything you want to do.

Dear Ivana and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I had privilege to know George for over 12 years. We shared many laughs and business experiences together and became friends. He was a remarkable and very talented person always ready with helping hand, always with big smile on his face and always full of life and energy. My family and I will miss him very much.

Peter O.

V Jirkovi jsme ztratili přítele a skvělého člověka. V zastoupení celé kanceláře přijměte prosím upřímnou soustrast.

Jan Onheiser

Velmi smutná zpráva. Jménem Fakulty informatiky Masarykovy univerzity vyjadřuji hlubokou soustrast. Jiřího Vicherka máme navždy v paměti jako skvělého profesionála, ale také otevřeného a férového člověka. Čest jeho památce!

Per educazione ed intelligenza, George era sicuramente una persona fuori dal comune, sempre pronto a fornire un aiuto o un suggerimento.

Le piů sentite condoglianze alla sua famiglia per questa grande perdita.

Piero

To the families of both men lost in a flying accident.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at your tragic and sudden loss. I attended Texel that weekend flying direct to and from the UK but I left on Saturday. We didn't meet but I know you were in the Europa Family and so were friends with shared interests and passions.

God Bless you all in your grief and try to celebrate the good things of their lives so prematurely cut short.