"Alexandre is still our son whom we love and who will always be a part of our family," they wrote. 'Pain and fear have set in'Since the night of the shooting, the parents say, their family has been shattered. (Peter Tardif/CBC)In the weeks following the shooting, the family was also the target of threats. At their family home, they live with the curtains drawn and installed an alarm system out of fear of reprisals. In their letter, Marchand and Bissonnette also thanked those who took the time to voice their support for them over the past few months.

Source: CBC News January 31, 2018 11:37 UTC