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Carteret County names island between Harkers Island and Straits for WWII sailor Livingston W. Brooks
Summary
The county commissioners voted unanimously to name the island between Harkers Island and Straits the Livingston W. Brooks Memorial Park, honoring a Coast Guard sailor killed in World War II. Family members described Brooks' service and the community's intent for the site; no implementation timeline was given.
The Carteret County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to name the island between Harkers Island and Straits the Livingston W. Brooks Memorial Park.
Barry Guthrie proposed the naming and family members described Brooks' service. Commissioner Moore moved to adopt the name; Commissioner Walter seconded the motion and the board approved it unanimously.
The proposal honors Livingston W. Brooks, a Harkers Island native who served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was killed in action on Jan. 29, 1942, when the cutter Alexander Hamilton was torpedoed, according to presenters. Family members told the board they envision picnic tables and a gazebo on the center island as a recreational and memorial space for veterans, school groups and the public.
At the meeting, Colleen Robinson Guthrie and other relatives recounted family memories and described the emotional and historical significance of Brooks' death for several island families. They noted Brooks was among the first Carteret County residents killed in World War II and urged the board to preserve his name in the community.
Commissioners did not specify a construction timetable or budget for park improvements at the meeting. County staff were directed by the vote to proceed with the formal naming; no additional implementation dates or funding commitments were announced.
The board invitation to family members to remain after the vote indicated the naming will move forward administratively; further decisions about signage or physical improvements will require separate planning and funding steps.
