He is gone, but never forgotten. Adrian spent 10 years as an RCMP officer in Roblin. 10 years ago, Adrian took his own life, but his memory will live on.
Quick to call Roblin his home, Gulay was an animal lover and his love for dogs was as genuine as love can get. While patrolling Roblin and surrounding communities, he would carry dog food in his RCMP cruiser and he would feed any stray dog that he would come across.
Adrian and Brian Onofreichuk became great friends and to this day, Brian still remembers the great times they spent together and in Adrian's memory, Brian has started collecting donations of dog food.
The food will then be sent to the Parkland Humane Society in February. Last year, more than 5000 pounds of food was collected.
Hundreds of pounds of dog food has been donated as of today. The total is expected to rise as donations are being accepted until January 17. You can drop off your donations at Roblin Ford and the Roblin Review. There will also be a Roblin Ford vehicle stationed at Parkway Co-op on Thursday and Friday where you can make donations. Brian says the support has been incredible.
"It's just overwhelming," said Onofreichuk. "I tell people, if you walk down the street and mention Gulay's name, everyone remembers him. RCMP come and go, but he lives on."
Brian remembers Gulay for being a great man who was extremely kind to people and always wanted to make you smile.
"He had such a big heart and such a great sense of humour, I had so many great times with him," ended Onofreichuk. "The way he dealt with people, he was so nice and so fair. He respected people, it was unbelievable how great he was."
Brian wants to thank everyone for their incredible support and he's looking forward to sending all donations to the PHS early next year.
