On October 2, the newly renovated Roosevelt Island soccer field was reopened and renamed in honor of recently retired Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Chief Jack McManus
Image From RIOC Facebook Page for his outstanding service to the Roosevelt Island community these past 6 years and for his work coaching soccer to many of our local youth. 
I spoke with the Chief after the ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony for the Roosevelt Island Jack McManus Soccer Field. Chief McManus was clearly moved by the outpouring of appreciation and respect telling me:
… This is overwhelming. In a million years I would never see this coming. I don’t do it for that reason. I enjoy working with the kids. I’m flattered beyond explanation and appreciative and…. I’m so happy that my family could be here as well.
Image Of Chief McManus With His Family Following Renaming Ceremony Chief McManus also talks about why he decided to coach soccer to the Roosevelt Island youth and how it helped the Public Safety Department.
Here’s the renaming ceremony hosted by Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) President Susan Rosenthal
followed by the young Roosevelt Island soccer players 
Image from RIOC Facebook Page running on the newly renovated
Jack McManus Soccer Field for the first time.