More than 3,000 protesters gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia to mourn the death overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Henry Acorda who was beaten to death in the street last May 26.

Protesters were seen carrying banners reading “Justice for Henry”. Others offered flowers and candles to celebrate the life of the slain OFW, reported Dennik N daily.

Organizers of the event said the protest was done to ensure that the murder of the Filipino will not be forgotten.

“Let’s make sure this brutal murder does not go without consequences for him (suspect),” said the organizers.

Acorda was beaten to death by suspect Juraj Hossu at Business Street in downtown Bratislava, Slovakia, in the early hours of May 26.

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The Filipino was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on May 31, five days after the incident, at the University Hospital Ruźjnov after sustaining fatal injuries.

While being escorted from court, the suspect said he “will be sorry for what happened for the rest of my life. But I don’t remember anything.”

The suspect faces manslaughter charges, punishable by seven to 12 years in prison.

Acorda’s family, however, continues to appeal to court to elevate the charges to murder.

Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini has also said that justice needs to be served for the OFW immediately.

“I hope we will not witness a situation where there will be no effective ruling one year from now,” Pellegrini said.

Disclaimer: Photo used in the article was taken by Vladimir Simicek of AFP.