Buffalo Naval Park works to ensure long-term future of ships [Video]

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – The Buffalo and Erie County Military Park operates under its mission of honoring, educating, inspiring and preserving history along the Buffalo River in Downtown Buffalo.

As the Buffalo Naval Park honored those who fought, as well as those who perished 80 years ago in the D-Day invasion of Normandy on Thursday, they were also able to educate and inspire a number of others visiting the park over the course of the day.

As the park moves forward, President and CEO Paul Marzello knows part of their mission is to preserve the artifacts they have entrusted to their care. This includes the long-term future of the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans and the USS Croaker.

“These are World War II and Cold War era vessels, they continue to rust every single day. So we have an uphill battle, and we’re doing our best when we come in to our jobs,” …