Dozens of civil-rights activists drove up from Cincinnati to Deerfield Township to spend time at Tabby's Bar and Grill.
It was Tuesday May 26 when 31-year-old Ronnie Robertson had his nose broken in an assault by four people.
Police and prosecutors believe that Robertson was targeted because he is openly gay.
"There was an attack based on an individual's sexual orientation. That is a hate-crime," said Mason city prosecutor Robert Peeler.
So far two women have been arrested, Sarah Goldsboro and Tammy Lingle, for their alleged participation in the attack.
Peeler says two men will soon be arrested for what he calls their involvement.
In the meantime, members of Impact Cincinnati, an organization dedicated to equal rights for the gay community, went inside Tabby's a week after the attack.
"We're basically here to show the community that we won't stand for intolerance and hate and abuse," said Cody Globig.
Robertson's mother Kathy Smith also attended. "I just think it's a blessing that they're here," she said of the demonstrators.
"I'm just so happy for the support for Ronnie," Smith said.
John Rion, the attorney for Tabby's, told 9News that Tabby's supports the message of peace that the demonstrators brought.
Rion also said that both he and Tabby's owners are still trying to determine what exactly happened that night.
Two men are still wanted for what authorities call their involvement in the assault.
Prosecutor Robert Peeler believes they will be arrested soon.
