Memorial for Medal of Honor recipient restored after vandalism
A memorial to a Medal of Honor recipient that was destroyed by vandals two weeks ago has been restored.
With the help of a retired Marine, NYC Parks and elected officials, the damage to Col. Donald Cook Square, at Caton and McDonald Aves., has been repaired and the surrounding area is being beautified.
“Once I was informed by the neighborhood that the original memorial was taken down, I contacted Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Martin Maher,” said retired Chief Master Sgt. Edward Schloeman. “Marty arranged to get a new, sturdier memorial built and we had Assemblymember Robert Carroll and State Senator Kevin Parker contribute to the new memorial. I also put together a gofundme page to raise $4,000 to provide additional landscaping materials, like flowers and shrubs.”