I will always be a Scout
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Ludmila Urbanová was born September 15, 1932 in Choceň as the only child of Antonín and Marie. Her parents owned a general store to which they dedicated all their time, so Ludmila was brought up by her grandmother who lived in the same house. She directed her granddaughter towards love for nature and interest in people around her. Ludmila’s primary school teachers set an example for her, with regard to moral and patriotic stances. She studied at a Business Academy in Choceň. She joined the Scout organization in Choceň immediately after the war. In 1948 her parents lost their shop and the activities of Scout were also terminated. Ludmila, like many other young people, joined the Proud (Current) music and dance ensemble. She married Rudolf Urban in 1952 and gave birth to two kids in 1955 and 1958. In 1968 the family took part in the restoration of Scouting in Choceň until it was banned again in 1971. Ludmila witnessed the events of August 21, 1968 on the Polish border while driving home Polish tourists. Together with her husband they were also lifelong engaged to a paddling club, hiking, after 1989 Scouts again, and guiding. Her husband died in 2011. To this day Ludmila organizes gatherings of Old Scouts in Choceň.
