After Jagielski's death, Lech Wałęsa described him as a "sensitive man who always listened to arguments", and said that Jagielski differed in that respect from other Polish politicians in 1980.
Following Jagielski's death, Lech Wałęsa described him as a compassionate individual who valued listening to opposing viewpoints and noted that he was distinct from other Polish politicians of the year 1980 in his approach.