$8,000 check presented to Guardians of Freedom in memory of Whitesboro teen killed in ATV accident – WKTV

WHITESBORO, NY - A statue honoring military dogs and their handlers is one step closer to becoming a reality, and its all thanks to the family and friends of a local girl who tragically lost her life one year ago.

Alivia Moylan would help out her father D.J. at the Whitestown American Legion doing odd jobs like cleaning and painting when the legion was closed due to the pandemic. During one of those trips, Alivia noticed a flyer for the memorial honoring the military dogs.

Being a dog lover, she told her dad they needed to do something to help out. Tragically she was killed in an ATV accident a year ago and never got the chance to help like she wanted. Thats when, according to Alivias mother, Virginia Moyland, her family and friends stepped up.

We felt that it was important for us to honor her. So to honor her girlfriends and cousin came up with the design for the t-shirt Im wearing. We ended up selling over 340 shirts and took in quite a bit in donations. So today we are presenting a check to the guardians of freedom for $8,000.

The statue is being modeled after Marine SGT. Adam Cann and his dog Bruno.

Bruno alerted SGT. Cann to a man wearing a vest filled with dynamite while they were on patrol in Kuwait. Bruno went after the man, but the vest detonated, killing SGT. Cann and severely injuring Bruno.

Once enough money is raised the statue will be located in an area just off the Herkimer thruway exit.

Check out the Guardians of Freedom if youd like to learn more about the memorial or help out with donations.

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$8,000 check presented to Guardians of Freedom in memory of Whitesboro teen killed in ATV accident - WKTV