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Buffalo Naval Park honors memory of Lieutenant Commander Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. with dedication of new display, free admission to park

May 17, 2017/in News/by admin

Buffalo Naval Park honors memory of Lieutenant Commander Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. with dedication of new display, free admission to park

BUFFALO, N.Y. – May 11, 2017 – The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park hosted an unveiling of a new display to honor the memory and naval career of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

Buffalo Naval Park honors, Ralph Wilson Jr, Free Admission, BNMP

Captain Brian Roche announces that Friday, May 12 – and every Friday of WNY’s Armed Forces Week thereafter – will now be known as Lieutenant Commander Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Day at the park, and will include free admission for all.

LCDR Wilson, who left a gift to the Naval Park upon his passing in 2014, was a proud veteran who rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and served as Commanding Officer of a World War II Minesweeper, the USS Picket, from March 1945 to January 1946.

The new display was unveiled during a ceremony in the Hangar Building, the future site of the Naval Park’s new Hall of Honor, currently in the design stages.  The ceremony included a presentation of colors by the Maritime Charter School Honor Guard and a performance of the National Anthem by Buffalo Dolls Vocalist Donna Kerr

Also, a surprise announcement was made to the public and to Mrs. Mary Wilson, LCDR Wilson’s widow, that tomorrow — and the Friday of every annual Western New York Armed Forces Week thereafter — will now be known as “LCDR Ralph C. Wilson Day” at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park.  On that day, admission will be free for all visitors, to honor his legacy.

“By creating this day, we hope to immortalize LCDR Wilson for generations to come, so that we will always remember how much he meant to and cared for Western New York,” said Captain Brian Roche, Executive Director of the Naval Park.  “We are honored to display his personal military effects here at the park, and we thank his family for their generosity in sharing and entrusting these items to us.”

To commemorate the occasion, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown read a city proclamation.   Proclamations were also delivered from the New York State Senate and Assembly via Senator Chris Jacobs’ office and Assemblywoman Monica Wallace’s office, respectively.  Representatives from Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz were also on hand to mark the occasion, as were members of the park’s board of directors and staff.

“It is wonderful and heartwarming to see the support from our elected officials regarding this initiative,” added Naval Park Board Chairman Don Alessi.  “They understand how great of an impact LCDR Wilson had on this community, and the pride he felt for his military and civic service.”

The Naval Park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the end of October.  Its World War II era ships include the USS Little Rock — the only guided missile cruiser on display in the U.S. today; the USS The Sullivans, a destroyer named after five brothers who died when their ship sank during the Battle of the Solomon Islands; and the USS Croaker, a Gato-class submarine.  A variety of military vehicles and aircraft are also on display, in addition to a museum building filled with artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical information spanning virtually all of our nation’s wars and military conflicts.

Buffalo Naval Park honors, Ralph Wilson Jr, Free Admission, BNMP

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown reads a proclamation announcing that Friday, May 12 would be Lieutenant Commander Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Day in the City of Buffalo.

Buffalo Naval Park honors, Ralph Wilson Jr, Free Admission, BNMP

From left, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Naval Park Board Chairman Don Alessi, Mary Wilson, and Naval Park Executive Director Brian Roche unveil the new display dedicated to Lieutenant Commander Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

 

 

 

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Lecture with Judge Russell

July 22, 2016/in Buffalo Naval Park/by admin

Judge Robert Russell Kicks Off
‘Women Warriors’ Speaker Series July 22

For over 3,000 years, women have played many roles in the military in cultures around the world. Most recently, an increasing number of U.S. women have been fighting
in combat. While their service has been controversial, America’s duty to these women warriors remains the same as to their male counterparts. But how well are we doing this in a male-dominated system?

russellThe Honorable Robert Russell will explore
that question and the work with veterans he has pioneered in a free presentation entitled “Buffalo’s Veterans Treatment Court & The Women Who Appear Before It” on July 22 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Park Hall of Honor (across from the museum).

In 2008, Judge Russell created the nation’s first Veterans Treatment Court in response to the growing number of veterans appearing on his dockets who were addicted to drugs or alcohol and suffering from mental illness. When these problems lead to criminal behavior, the VTC offers an alternative to incarceration: a judicially supervised treatment plan developed with a team of court staff, veteran health care professionals, and veteran mentors to provide the veteran the tools to lead a productive and law-abiding lifestyle

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Armed Forces Tribute Day at the Bisons Game

May 16, 2015/in Buffalo Naval Park/by admin

Buffalo Bisons vs. Toledo Mud Hens at Coca-Cola Field

Pre-game Ceremony at 4:30 PM

HONOR OUR ARMED FORCES, “SHOW YOUR SUPPORT” AND HELP THE BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY NAVAL & MILITARY PARK

The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park and the Buffalo Bisons have joined together to create a special event to honor the service men and women of our United States Armed Forces, and show Western New York’s commitment to the USS The Sullivans maintenance and preservation to:

  1. Honor the Sullivan family who lost five brothers (George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert) aged 20 to 27 onboard the USS Juneau, sunk by a Japanese submarine, on November 13, 1942.
  2. Keep afloat a piece of US history well deserving of its National Historic Landmark Status.

Join us Saturday, May 16 for the Bisons’ home game against the Toledo Mud Hens and celebrate Armed Forces Day with a special pre-game ceremony, commemorative events, giveaways, raffles and celebrations of our honored veterans and active duty service members all afternoon.

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Reserved tickets are discounted for $10 ($5 of each ticket sold funds USS The Sullivans maintenance and preservation.)

Maintenance on the naval vessels at the Park costs hundreds of thousands of dollars each year; we depend on private donations to help fund the preservation of the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker, all on exhibit at the Park.

Good news you can help us by just going to a baseball game!


Take our Corporate Challenge

The company or individual that purchases the most tickets will receive recognition and a salute on the field during the pre-game activities – take our Corporate Challenge with one of the following ticket packages:

  • Outta the Park $3,000 donation or more (any ticket total 300 or more)
  • Home Run $2,500 donation (250 tickets)
  • Triple Play $1,500donation (150 tickets)
  • Double Play $500 donation (50 tickets)
  • You may also donate your ticket purchase to veterans.
  • Your ticket purchase will be distributed to a recognized veteran’s organization.

Any support is appreciated; the education and experience provided to all who tour these vessels is invaluable to honoring the memory of all those who served, and honoring the commitment of those currently serving in our nation’s Armed Forces By purchasing tickets to the game and helping the Park preserve these historical monuments, you are helping us continue to tell their stories

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Armed Forces Tribute Day at the Bisons Game

May 16, 2015/in Buffalo Naval Park/by admin

Buffalo Bisons vs. Toledo Mud Hens at Coca-Cola Field


Pre-game Ceremony at 4:30 PM

HONOR OUR ARMED FORCES, “SHOW YOUR SUPPORT” AND HELP THE BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY NAVAL & MILITARY PARK

The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park and the Buffalo Bisons have joined together to create a special event to honor the service men and women of our United States Armed Forces, and show Western New York’s commitment to the USS The Sullivans maintenance and preservation to:

  1. Honor the Sullivan family who lost five brothers (George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert) aged 20 to 27 onboard the USS Juneau, sunk by a Japanese submarine, on November 13, 1942.
  2. Keep afloat a piece of US history well deserving of its National Historic Landmark Status.

Join us Saturday, May 16 for the Bisons’ home game against the Toledo Mud Hens and celebrate Armed Forces Day with a special pre-game ceremony, commemorative events, giveaways, raffles and celebrations of our honored veterans and active duty service members all afternoon.

 


DONATE YOUR TICKETS TO A VET
If you would like to donate any purchased tickets to this event for local Veterans to go to the game, please contact the Naval Park at (716) 847-1773 or email us to let us know how many of your tickets you would like to donate. Thank you!

Click the Button to Order Tickets




Buffalo_BisonsReserved tickets are discounted for $10 ($5 of each ticket sold funds USS The Sullivans maintenance and preservation.)

Maintenance on the naval vessels at the Park costs hundreds of thousands of dollars each year; we depend on private donations to help fund the preservation of the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker, all on exhibit at the Park.

Good news you can help us by just going to a baseball game!


Take our Corporate Challenge

The company or individual that purchases the most tickets will receive recognition and a salute on the field during the pre-game activities – take our Corporate Challenge with one of the following ticket packages:

  • Outta the Park $3,000 donation or more (any ticket total 300 or more)
  • Home Run $2,500 donation (250 tickets)
  • Triple Play $1,500donation (150 tickets)
  • Double Play $500 donation (50 tickets)
  • You may also donate your ticket purchase to veterans.
  • Your ticket purchase will be distributed to a recognized veteran’s organization.

Any support is appreciated; the education and experience provided to all who tour these vessels is invaluable to honoring the memory of all those who served, and honoring the commitment of those currently serving in our nation’s Armed Forces By purchasing tickets to the game and helping the Park preserve these historical monuments, you are helping us continue to tell their stories

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