‘We have more doors to close’: Father reacts to life sentence in murder of son

The man whose son was murdered and left in a field outside of Grand Coulee said there are still more chapters to finish before justice is served.

Britain Volk pleaded guilty to a first-degree murder charge at the Court of King’s Bench on Wednesday in the killing of 35-year-old Aron Lunan.

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Lunan was found dead in a rural area outside of Grand Coulee in June. Regina Police said he was last seen alive in the city’s North Central neighbourhood.

Allan Lunan, Aron’s father, said he felt a mix of emotions while listening to the judge.

He chose to leave the courtroom when details were revealed of how Volk shot and killed Aron.

“I was upset,” Allan said. “I felt sick to my stomach, and a little happy that we were going to finally get some justice for Aron.”

When the judge called upon Volk to speak before his sentencing, Allan felt his “blood boil” when Volk chose to say nothing.

“I was feeling a bit sorry for him, but as soon as he said that, it just turned to anger again,” he said. “You’ve got to have some remorse.

“You took somebody’s life, and you’ve got no remorse, no regrets over killing somebody, then you deserve where you’re going.”

Aron Lunan is remembered as a generous person who loved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and riding his dirt bike. (Allan Lunan/ Submitted)

Volk was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for the next 25 years.

Patrick Akapew, Tyler Edwards and Kayla Mitton are all still facing charges in connection with Aron’s death.

“I’m not taking it as a win, I’m taking it as part of the chapter has closed,” Allan said. “The first door is closed, but we have more doors to close.

“As soon as that final door is closed, we can finally have full justice for Aron. He can finally rest in peace, and we can mourn him properly.”

Keeping his son’s memory alive

Allan keeps his son close to his heart, with his ashes in a cross around his neck.

Every time Allan gets into his vehicle, a photo of Aron greets him on his dashboard.

The last thing Allan said to his son before he died, was that he loved him.

Ever since his son’s killing, Allan said he’s had difficulty sleeping, and his family has struggled.

“Some people say that they want the old Allan back, that my demeanour is totally changed,” he said. “I am seeing a psychiatrist now because of it.

“I want the old Allan back.”

His son had a fondness for guitars and dirt bikes.

Allan is holding onto memories he and his son had while meeting musicians when he worked security at concerts.

He said he’ll always carry his son in his heart wherever he goes.