HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hundreds of marchers gathered at Iolani Palace this morning for the 30th Men’s March Against Violence, paying tribute to recent victims of domestic violence. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Among those speaking was Lucita Ani-Nihoa, mother of Teresa Cachuela, who was tragically shot and killed by her husband at the Pearl Ridge Center last December. “This time, Mom, you’ve got to get up and start fighting. We need to forgive and live on her legacy,” Ani-Nihoa said. “That’s what we’re doing—we’re pushing for change.” Kapiolani Medical Center nurses set to return to work Monique Ibarra, Chief Executive Officer of the Domestic Violence Action Center, emphasized the importance of men participating in the fight against violence. Hawaiʻi changed the entire world forever in 1993. Meet the people, stories who made it happen “It’s proactive and supportive for men to march and say that violence doesn’t belong in our families or our community,” Ibarra stated. “Let’s take a stand and show there’s a better way to live—a life of peace and safety for our families.” Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The event, organized by the Domestic Violence Action Center, aims to unite the community in creating a safer and more loving Hawaii.