Messages with meaning

Supporters hold candles Friday evening at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Below: Sarah Kelly holds a candle in reflection Friday evening at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil at Hale Halawai. (Photos by Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Adriana Kruger Fouts, left, and Aurora Delaries wave signs on Alii Drive Friday at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Left: The Padillio ohana wave signs on Alii Drive Friday at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil.

Supporters gather for a candlelight vigil Friday evening at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Supporters wave signs at passing motorists on Alii Drive Friday at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Supporters wave signs at passing motorists on Alii Drive Friday at the Domestic Abuse Awareness Vigil. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Dozens of supporters waved signs, lit candles and listened to speakers Friday at the Domestic Violence Family Walk and Vigil on Alii Drive as a way to raise awareness on the troubling societal problem.