The 16-year-old's dad Darren Galsworthy was visibly upset as he joined hundreds in a Bristol park
His face etched in grief, Becky Watts' grieving dad today joined hundreds of mourners to release balloons in memory of the murdered teenager.
Friends, family and members of the public gathered to remembered the 16-year-old whose dismembered body was found early last week.
During the poignant memorial in Bristol hundreds of colourful helium balloons were released in tribute to the youngster.
Many of her family members, including her father, Darren Galsworthy, and her step-mother, Anjie, who have not been seen since Becky's death, attended the event.
Her boyfriend, Luke Oberhansli, 17, was also seen releasing a pink balloon with crowds in St George's Park, Bristol, less than a mile away from where Becky disappeared.
Around four hundred people released colourful balloons in unison while observing silence in the girl's memory.
Her grandfather, John Galsworthy, said that the memorial was perfect for Becky and the family were amazed by how many people had turned up.
Speaking at the event, he said: "It was absolutely wonderful. We really weren't expecting that many people to arrive, not as many as this.
"There are about three hundred people here, maybe more. It wasn't organised by the family but by a lady who wishes to remain anonymous., but we heard about it and decided to come.
"Lots of people have been holding events in Becky's memory but we haven't heard about them until after, so it was great we heard about this one in time to come.
"As a family we're just trying to take each day as it comes and support each other through this extremely difficult time.
"It was nice for Darren to come because he hasn't been able to see the support they've been getting from everyone.
"It was so nice for so many people to be here, we were surprised by the amount of people who came.
"Becky has touched the heart of the world, we've had condolences from all around the world, she has brought the community together.
"There were lots of colourful balloons today - that is who Becky was, she was nice, bright and wonderful."
Following the ascent, which included heart-shaped balloons and balloons in the shape of teddy bears, the crowd let off a small cheer.
Becky's father, Darren, watched the balloons float away, with the rest of his family, before bursting into tears.
Fundraising buckets were also being passed around at the event, in an attempt to raise money in Becky's memory.
Relative, Lara Carpenter-Beck, who is organising the fundraising efforts, said: "It was quite touching, it was wonderful.
"It was all bright and colourful which was a bit of a twist to how things turned out. It is a nice way to leave things.
"It's nice to know people are thinking about Becky and that people really do care. It was amazing so many people turned out, especially considering the weather wasn't great."
Tragic Becky disappeared from her father Darren Galsworthy's home in St George, Bristol, more than two weeks ago.
Darren reported her missing the following afternoon and police issued their first public appeal three days after she was last seen.
Avon and Somerset Police launched a huge search operation involving six police teams and Becky's distraught family made emotional public appeals for her to return home.
In the following days forensics officers searched a number of properties, including her family home.
The search then moved to a house in Southmead, before officers searched a house in Cotton Mill Lane in Barton Hill, Bristol.
Shortly after they announced that they had found body parts belonging to Becky at another property in Barton Hill.
Becky's step-brother, Nathan Matthews and his partner, Shauna Hoare, also known as Shauna Phillips, were charged in connection with her murder on Wednesday.
He was charged with murder, she with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Donovan Demetrius, 29, his twin bother Karl Demetrius, and Karl's partner, Jaydene Parsons, 23, along with James Ireland, 23, were also charged with assisting an offender.
Speaking prior to the short memorial service, Becky's uncle, Sam Galsworthy, said that family would "stand strong in court" and watch the offenders brought to justice.
In a statement released on behalf of the family, he said: "We as a family will stand strong in court!
"Shoulder to shoulder and look each and everyone of these people in the eyes! For us and everyone else that has been affected by this.
"The people who have done this to us will NEVER have the last say on how this ends!
"We will enjoy our lives as free men and women filled with love, laughter and comfort from the whole world.
"Becky is going to be laid to rest in the most loving, perfect and peaceful way."