MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Five years after the death of Trayvon Martin, his parents continue working to promote peace in South Florida.
The Trayvon Martin Foundation hosted its annual Remembrance Weekend with a memorial peace walk, Saturday. Supporters carried signs with Trayvon’s picture through the streets of Miami Gardens.
Participants said they want to see an end to the gun violence plaguing some South Florida communities.
5th Annual Peace Rally Underway #TrayvonMartin4ever pic.twitter.com/N36jw6KWYL
— Sybrina Fulton (@SybrinaFulton) February 11, 2017
Trayvon’s father referred to the shootings that sent three Carol City Senior High School students to the hospital, Friday. “I think it’s important because, just look and see what happened yesterday,” said Tracy Martin. “There was a shooting in this area, so it’s important to get back to our community in things that we do and just become a family.”
The event ended in West Miami-Dade with a Remembrance Dinner honoring Trayvon’s life.
Thank You to EVERYONE that has supported the #TrayvonMartinFoundation in every way! 5th Annual Remembrance Dinner #Trayvon17 pic.twitter.com/r7N7wLNAkM
— Sybrina Fulton (@SybrinaFulton) February 12, 2017
The teen was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, back in 2012.
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