The tormented father of Becky Watts was comforted as hundreds of friends and family gathered to release balloons in memory of the 16-year-old. The teenager's father Darren Galsworthy and her step-mother, Anjie, who have not been seen since her body was found earlier this week, attended the gathering today. They joined family and friends to release colourful helium balloons in tribute at St George Park in Bristol - less than a mile from where she disappeared. Scroll down for video . Becky Watts' tormented father Darren Galsworthy was comforted as hundreds of mourners gathered to released balloons in her memory . Darren Galsworthy, who has not been seen since his daughter's body was found this week, attended the memorial in St George Park . Becky's father Darren Galsworthy (centre) hugs his wife and Becky's stepmother Anjie Galsworthy at the memorial in St George Park . Around four hundred people released multi-coloured balloons in unison while observing a moment's silence in Becky's honour. Her devastated boyfriend, Luke Oberhansli, 17, was seen at the memorial releasing a pink balloon. Becky's grandfather, John Galsworthy, who addressed the crowd at the park, said the memorial was 'perfect', adding the family were amazed by how many people had turned up for his granddaughter. 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.' He added: '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. Family, friends and members of the public released colourful balloons in unison while observing a moment's silence in Becky's honour . Becky's grandfather revealed the family had received condolences from all over the world and 'she has brought the community together' Around 400 people gathered at St George Park in Bristol today, less than a mile from where Becky disappeared on February 19 . Colourful helium balloon were released today, described by Lara Carpenter-Beck, a relative of Becky's, was 'touching and wonderful' '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.' John Galsworthy comforts his son Darren at the emotional service (left) and Becky's boyfriend Luke Oberhansli (right) at the memorial . Becky's grandfather (pictured) said: 'We're trying to take each day as it comes and support each other through this extremely difficult time' Becky's grandfather John Galsworthy (centre) addresses the crowd at the park. He said the memorial was 'perfect', adding the family were amazed by how many people had turned up for his granddaughter . Following the ascent, which included heart-shaped balloons and balloons in the shape of teddy bears, the crowd let out a small cheer. Becky's father 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, to raise money in Becky's memory. Lara Carpenter-Beck, a relative of Becky's, 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.' Becky disappeared from her father's home in St George, Bristol, on February 19. Mr Galsworthy 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. Becky's father Darren Galsworthy (centre) hugs friends at the gathering where hundreds released balloons in honour of the teenager . Becky's father watched the balloons fly away with his family before bursting into tears. Becky's uncle Sam Galsworthy said the family would stand strong in court . Friends and family attended the service, days after the teenager's body was found and her step-brother was charged with her murder . In the days following, 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. Her 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 service, Becky's uncle, Sam Galsworthy, said his family would 'stand strong in court' and watch justice being served. 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.' Flowers and tributes left at the home of murdered teen Becky Watts, whose body parts were found at a property in Barton Hill this week . Forensic officers continue their work at the home of murdered teenager Becky Watts, where a sea of flowers have been left in tribute . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Father Darren Galsworthy and step-mother Anjie, who have not been seen since Becky's death, attended memorial . Hundreds of ballons released at St George Park in Bristol, less than a mile from where she disappeared on February 19 . A massive police search was conducted but the missing teenager's body parts were found earlier this week . Step-brother Nathan Matthews is charged with murder and Shauna Hoare with attempting to pervert course of justice .