A man from Cold Lake First Nations who lost his life in the Edmonton stabbing spree is being remembered as a hero by loved ones after he sacrificed himself to save his sister..Brian Berland, 38, was killed Wednesday in Edmonton after being attacked while walking his dog Meatball to the corner store with his sister Jamie..Allen Frost, the victim’s brother-in-law, told the Western Standard Berland is a hero.."He is a hero and if it weren't for him I believe Jamie would not be here with us today.".On Wednesday, police received numerous calls from the public advising that three people had been stabbed in the area of Hermitage Road and Henry Avenue in Edmonton..During this time, a notice was sent to media advising police were looking for Edmonton resident Clarence Lawrence, 25, who was considered dangerous..Read More: EPS says alleged killer knew one of the victims in stabbing spree in Edmonton."When responding officers arrived, they located a deceased 38-year-old male, as well as two injured females aged 32 and 41, all of whom had been stabbed," said the EPS..According to Frost, Jamie and her brother were walking their puppy when a man came out of some nearby bushes.."He started to stab Brian and when Brian got stabbed he yelled to Jamie to run." Frost said..The quick thinking and warning by Berland enabled Jamie enough time to get away from the attack. ."She ran away and when she did she dropped Meatballs leash and now our pup is missing," Frost said.. MeatballMeatball .Berland was remembered as always loving Frost's children as he had no children of his own. Being a uncle was something he cherished. ."Our kids were like his kids, they were pretty close," Frost said..Frost told the Western Standard that Jamie is still traumatized from the loss of her brother and is not well..The family plans to hold a vigil at the murder scene Thursday evening in Edmonton.
