Family, friends, and people who didn't even know Christian Brulotte gathered in Montreal Monday night to pay homage to his memory.
Brulotte, 42, was riding his bicycle in Griffintown last week when he was killed by a tow truck. He was coming to a stop light when his bike slipped under the wheels of the truck, and he died as the vehicle pulled away from the light.
On Monday, around a wreath laid next to where he fell, family members gathered with cycling advocates to remember Christian.
His sister said Brulotte worked for the city of Montreal, and used his bike to check the city's parking meters.
"He was on his bike like 50 hours a week!" said Bernadette Brulotte.
Cyclists familiar with the area where the accident occurred -- on Wellington at Mountain, near the bridge over the Lachine Canal -- say the spot is not very safe because the road is curved, the lanes are narrow and there is no dedicated bicycle lane.
"For myself, this part of the path that i use to go to work each day it's the one that's the less safe," said Helene Marchand.
The city of Montreal has said it will take steps to improve cycling security along Wellington St.
It's a message that Christian's father is taking to heart.
"I needed to be here because everybody gives me courage," said Guy Brulotte. "Even if my son is dead all these people have compassion and want much more security in cycling."
