CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM Hundreds of dolls, toys and balloons mark the Miller Street H-1 overpass site where toddler Cyrus Belt was thrown to his death Thursday, just shy of his second birthday. Ray Galapon, holding son John Ray, was among those paying respects yesterday. A silent march and candlelight vigil tonight will honor Cyrus as well as Janel Tupuola, who was beaten to death Wednesday in Kailua.

Grief pours for slaying victims

Vigil to honor Cyrus Belt and beating victim Janel Tupuola; Suspects in both cases set to appear in court today

The public is invited to meet at 5 p.m. at the state Capitol’s Father Damien statue to walk down Beretania Street and up to the Miller Street overpass for a candlelight vigil.

Belt, just shy of his second birthday, was thrown to his death from the H-1 pedestrian overpass on Thursday. His neighbor, Matthew Higa, 23, has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in District Court today.

Tupuola, 29, a mother of five, died Wednesday after she was beaten with the stock of a shotgun on Maluniu Avenue. Her ex-boyfriend, Alapeti Siuanu Tunoa Jr., has been charged with second-degree murder and is also set to make his first court appearance today.

State Rep. John Mizuno, who is helping organize the march, has asked people to wear black clothing, a black ribbon or arm band to honor the victims. At least 50 people are expected to participate in the event, said state Rep. Karen Awana.