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Memorial service for Moira Jones Memorial service held for Moira
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A public walk and memorial service has been held in Queen's Park in Glasgow to remember Moira Jones, whose body was found there more than two weeks ago. The grieving parents of murdered businesswoman Moira Jones joined scores of people at a memorial service for her at the park where her body was found.
Strathclyde Police Chaplain, Rev Neil Galbraith, made an address at the Victoria Road entrance at 1000 BST before a procession around the park. Bea and Hugh Jones were at the ceremony in Queen's Park in Glasgow's southside, where their daughter's body was discovered more than two weeks ago.
The body of the 40-year-old sales consultant was found on 29 May. Ms Jones' friends and local people also attended the event, which took place a day after the park reopened.
Police said she had been subjected to a "brutal attack" and had also been sexually assaulted. Police are continuing to hunt for the 40-year-old's killer.
Queen's Park re-opened to the public on Friday after police wound-up a lengthy forensic investigation. More than 100 people attended Saturday morning's service, which was led by Strathclyde Police chaplain, the Rev Neil Galbraith.
Saturday's community-led event was attended by members of Ms Jones' family. A tree was being planted in memory of Moira Jones He told them: "A terrible evil came to this dear green place, but this dear green place is a park for the community, it's a place of life and growth and hope." We share the park together, so let's re-enter together Danny AldersloweGlasgow councillor
Rev Galbraith offered a short prayer in her memory and gave support to her parents, family and friends and police officer laid flowers on behalf of Strathclyde Police. He said Ms Jones had been "so special, precious" and was "a diamond" in her parents' lives.
A piper led the assembly of local people in a remembrance walk around the paths of Queen's Park which finished at an orchard, recently planted by school children, near the park pond. "Mr and Mrs Jones, although their hearts are very heavy indeed, they are greatly, greatly appreciative of everything that has been done and the support and the kindness that has been shown," he said.
Local councillor Danny Alderslowe then planted a tree in Ms Jones' memory. Rev Galbraith said the service, which included a walk round the park, was a day for the community to "come together" after the murder.
Officers from Strathclyde Police laid a wreath in memory of Ms Jones and the ceremony ended with a tree being planted.
A tree was being planted in memory of Moira Jones
Afterwards, Glasgow councillor, Danny Alderslowe, said Ms Jones' death had left locals "really sad" and "scared".
"We share the park together, so let's re-enter together," he said.
"Let's share our thoughts and remember Moira."
The park had been closed to the public after Ms Jones' body was discovered by a ranger on Thursday 29 May.
Police have spoken to more than 2,000 people in connection with the murder and have taken about 600 statements.
A CCTV image of the businesswoman was released on Tuesday in a bid to jog the memories of people who may have seen her on the night she was attacked.