MONTREAL – The mother of Jun Lin says she’s hopeful a public memorial held today will help bring peace to a community in mourning.
  
Zhi Gui Du gave a heart-wrenching address at a Montreal church this morning, saying when her son died her heart died too.
   
Lin’s parents were joined at the ceremony by friends and members of Montreal’s Chinese community.
   
Lin – a 33-year-old Chinese national – was killed and dismembered two months ago in a gruesome case that shocked people around the world.
   
Pastor Thomas Chan says the killing was a tragedy not only for the Lin family but for all of Montreal.
   
Luka Rocco Magnotta has pleaded not guilty to several charges in connection with Lin’s death, including a count of first-degree murder.