The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) will on Thursday July 11, 2024 open a book of condolence for fallen Liberian journalist and Managing Editor of the Global News Network, Joel Cholo Brooks.
The book of condolence which will honor the memories of the fallen journalist Brooks is expected to be graced by several media and other stakeholders including journalists, Civil Society Actors, the government of Liberia, the Diplomatic Corps, Friends, well wishers and Sympathizers including members of the public.
Veteran Journalist Brooks died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his Barnesville residence after being discharged from the 14th Military Hospital in lower , Margibi County.
His service to journalism spanned over 30 years. He had enormous contributions in the media towards the positive drive of the country through his reportage and commitment to good journalism.
The fallen veteran journalist worked with the Liberia News Agency (LINA) and later matriculated to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as Correspondent.
He established The Star Newspaper that operated for few years and transformed into the Global News Network (GNN) where he operated until his demise.
PUL Officer-In-Charge, Akoi Baysah described the death of veteran journalist Brooks as an irreplaceable loss to the media community and has urged emerging journalists to emulate the positive examples of fallen journalist Cholo Brooks.
Meanwhile, The Press Union of Liberia calls on all journalists to assemble at the Union’s Headquarters by 10:30 am on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for the signing of the book of condolence for fallen veteran journalist Joel Cholo Brooks.
