Over 100 people participate in walk to remember Megan Gallagher

Over 100 people gathered at Joe Gallagher Park on Sunday morning to walk and remember Megan Gallagher.

Three years ago, Gallagher went missing and had last been seen on Sept. 20 on video surveillance at a  convenience store on Diefenbaker Drive.

Last November, her remains were found in the South Saskatchewan River last November and now her death is being investigated as a murder.

With the anniversary of her disappearance happening on Wednesday, the family held a walk to remember their daughter and raise awareness for other families who’ve dealt with situations like this.

Her father Brian Gallagher spoke about what today’s walk meant for him and his family.

“It’s about raising awareness,” he said. “To me, there’s far too many families experiencing a reality that we are with a missing and murdered loved one. If we can raise awareness in anyway from (someone) going missing in the future then that’s what it means for me.”

Brian couldn’t believe how many people showed up to walk in support of their family and all those others who are missing.

“It’s amazing. We were worried as we were planning because the interest seemed to have waned from previous years,” Gallagher stated. “It warms us and it’s a little gold nugget in this tragedy. The fact that these people can go home and talk with their friends about it. That’s what it means for me.”

Photo: Shane Clausing

The walk was also attended by Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark and Saskatoon Police Service deputy chief Cam McBridge.

Photo: Shane Clausing

This week will be one full of emotions for the Gallagher family as preliminary hearings begin for six people facing serious charges such as first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful confinement in connection to the case.

Brian spoke about his feelings ahead of Monday’s first hearing.

“I don’t know what to think of what’s coming in the next few days,” he said. “I’m sure we’re going to hear some things that are emotionally challenging for sure.”

Brian has so far been to every court case and hearing in relation to the matter.