On the anniversary of the writer's death, the Sárospatak Wass Albert Circle issued a statement, which we are publishing here without alteration:
Twenty-eight years ago, on 17 February 1998, Albert Wass passed away in Astor, Florida, and figuratively laid down the pen with which he had written and left behind so many great novels and poems, enriching Hungarian literature. On this day, we remember the prince of Transylvanian Hungarian writers.
Fontos, to remember him and cherish his memory, to preserve and pass on his legacy, because he is an authentic role model for the Hungarian people. Reading his works leads to the realisation that Albert Wass earned his place in Hungarian literature and in the memory of the Hungarian people through his life, his work and his integrity. His life and works are interwoven with and defined by his national identity and commitment. Even in exile, he considers himself a Hungarian writer, bound by a thousand ties to his beloved Hungarian nation, Hungary, and of course his home region, Transylvania. Aesthetics, morality and patriotism are combined in his writings, which together have a captivating and compelling effect on the reader. Albert Wass's voice is one of purity, integrity and patriotism, which touches the reader's heart.
In his farewell speech, he confessed that he recognised saving his nation as his sole mission in life. We thank Albert Wass for his service to the nation, which he performed with exemplary dedication, loyalty, moral and principled steadfastness until the very end of his life.
We bow our heads in remembrance of the namesake of our association.
„A man and a Hungarian with unshakeable faith.”
