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Re: Aliy Zirkle

PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:01 am
by fladogfan
Here is a story from SP Kennel. The photos didn't show up. :(

But you can find them and the story here. http://www.spkenneldoglog.blogspot.com/ and also an up-date about the fire litter and how they are doing.


Visitors to the Kennel

A local dog musher contacted us last week about a special boy who was coming to Alaska. We learned that Ben was going through some hardships in life and most of all he wanted to see the Northern Lights and mush sled dogs. Of course, we thought "Who doesn't?"

We put a few hours aside Friday morning for Ben and his family to experience the second half of his Alaskan "Wish List". We learned so much more about Ben and the Pierce Family during their visit.

Ben did enjoy the dogs, the kennel and the idea of mushing. But, being an adventurous little boy from Texas he LOVED the ATV 4 wheeler the most. Allen taught him what all the shifting buttons and levers were for and he was delighted. Ben got to "drive" while we mushed the team several miles on the local trails. But, revving the engine (while in neutral) was certainly a highlight!

His other favorite activity was standing on the SP Kennel balcony overlooking the dog yard and the surrounding hills. Allen got him the kennel binoculars and Ben could see forever!

The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner posted a story about his visit to Alaska this morning. You can read it below.



Allen and Ben stand on the balcony overlooking the Alaskan wilderness.


Posted by SP Kennel Crew at 11:36 AM


Here is the story from the newsminer.com

http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_new ... age&photo=

Re: Aliy Zirkle

PostPosted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:11 am
by Moose
Such a sad but very inspiring story. Kudos to this boy and his family for putting the best face on a bad situation and to SP Kennel for stepping in to help make his Alaska experience one to remember.

Re: Aliy Zirkle

PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:44 pm
by fladogfan
Here is an interview with Aliy posted by the Iditarod Trail Committee Friday March 16, 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/IditarodTrailC ... 897591842/

Re: Aliy Zirkle

PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:45 pm
by fladogfan
Kale Casey's live stream of Aliy coming into Nome!

https://www.facebook.com/kalecaseylive/ ... 817391033/

Re: Aliy Zirkle

PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:38 pm
by fladogfan

Re: Aliy Zirkle

PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:49 pm
by fladogfan
Now is as good a time as ever to re-read this whole thread.