Her words came at the conclusion of a peace march beginning at Sacred Heart Church. Several family members, local politicians and community activists spoke highly of a father, husband, and an active member of the community.

It was on May 23 that Vahid Hosseini, 47, was shot in the Bank of the West parking lot in Downtown San Jose. As the owner of Willow Market, Hosseini’s weekly custom was to walk to the bank. On that particular day, a silver or gray SUV sped by and a suspect in a black-hooded sweatshirt shot Hosseini in the head. Eleven days later, Hosseini died. Police have little information about the shooting and who the possible suspects are, even though the shooting occurred in broad daylight on a Friday afternoon.

Hosseini came to the United States from Iran in 1977. In his work at Willow Market, Hosseini learned Spanish so he could talk with his customers.

In order to keep the neighborhood clean, he refused to sell liquor.

Hosseini was president of the South Bay’s oldest and largest Shia mosque.

In uniting the Mexican and Muslim communities of San Jose, the peace march not only promoted the remembrance of Hosseini, but also promoted the remembrance of all victims affected by violent crimes.

But for the Hosseini family, it served as a hopeful end to the fear of speaking out against violence and promoting peace in their community.

At the end of the march, Cassandra stood outside city hall, where pictures of her father rest near her, and tried to explain the pain and sadness she and her family have endured. She said the community wants justice and an end to violence.

"It could be your daughter, father, or mother next," she said.