PUL Opens Book of Condolence for Late Journalist Cholo Brooks

(Tuesday, July 9, 2024), The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) will open a book of condolence for fallen Liberian journalist and Managing Editor of the Global News Network, Joel Cholo Brooks, this Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 AM.

The book of condolence, which will honor the memories of our 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 14^th Military Hospital.

His service to journalism spanned over 30 years. Through his reportage and commitment to good journalism, he made enormous contributions to the media’s positive drive in the country.

He worked with the Liberia News Agency (LINA) and later matriculated to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a Correspondent. He established The Star Newspaper, which operated for a few years and transformed into the Global News Network (GNN), which he operated until his demise.

In a release, PUL Officer-In-Charge, Akoi Baysah described the death of veteran journalist Brooks as an irreplaceable loss to the media community and urged emerging journalists to emulate the positive examples of fallen journalist Cholo Brooks.

The Press Union wishes that all journalists, media workers, and others 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.