 Borough President Vito Fossella announced the completion of the fence restoration project at the GI Joe statue in New Brighton.
"What we want to do here, and highlight forever, in perpetuity, is to let everyone know that on Staten Island we appreciate and respect what every veteran has done for us and our freedom," said Borough President Fossella at a press conference. But we especially pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and this statue embodies that." The GI Joe statue was dedicated in 1946 to honor WWII veterans. It later added the names of those who lost their life in the Korean conflict. Over the years, the statue has been moved three times. Originally dedicated at the corner of Brighton and York Avenues, it fell victim to vandals and was relocated in 1984 to the grounds of Assumption St. Paul R.C. Church where it was secure but not located in a place where the community could appreciate, respect, and view it. In 2012, it was moved to its permanent home on the grounds of Goodhue Park. After years of weathering and time taking its toll on the fence, a call was made to our office to help install a new fence around the statue. Borough President Fossella ensured funds were allocated and that a team would work to restore the fencing, making certain the dignity and respect of the GI Joe statue remains. The GI Joe statue is located on the highly-visible corner of Brighton and Lafayette Avenues on the Goodhue campus. Comments are closed.
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