By JoAnn Fields
San Diego, CA: Saturday, September 8, 2013 the Inaugural Cruise for Peace was launched in collaboration with the San Diego Police Department Southeastern Division, Council Member Myrtle Cole, the San Diego Lowrider Community, the San Diego Black Police Officers Association, the San Diego Compassion Project and the San Diego Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention. The event started with a greeting by Councilmember Cole at MLK Park on Skyline Drive and proceeded with a caravan lead by the San Diego Police Department’s newly tricked out police car through Southeastern San Diego to Dennis Allen Park off Market Street.
Pastor Rene Colon, “During opening prayer, God directed me to recount the story in Matthew 17 of the demon-possessed boy who would have seizures and was thrown in the fire and water. When the Disciples could not drive out the demons through prayer, Jesus said “this king only comes out by fasting and praying. Satan has a hold on our children through gangs, drugs and alcohol. They are killing each other and themselves. The Holy Spirit led me to call a fast for 24 hours starting at midnight tonight. Peace can only come from the Prince of Peace, Jehovah Shalom: Lord is Peace.”
Captain Tony McElroy, San Diego Police Department, Southeastern Division, shares “I appreciate the support we have received from the community and the City of San Diego. We are successful in what we do due to the relationships we have with the low rider community, the gang commission and especially with the 4th District Council office. Over the years we have received great support and I am sure it will continue with our new Council Member Myrtle Cole.”
“This event has been a blessing. The talent that is here today with these cars; they are not just low riding not doing anything. They are low riding for peace. They are low riding for unity in the community and it is my pleasure to be with them. As a matter of fact, we want to make this a yearly event. I love low riding in the police vehicle and I want to do this again. So, we are going to see what we can do to find the resources to make this a yearly event. This is simply wonderful and I hope it continues,” states San Diego City Council Member Myrtle Cole.
For information regarding this event, contact San Diego Police Captain Tony McElroy via phone at (619) 527-3500 or visit the Southeastern Division office located at 7222 Skyline Drive, San Diego, 92114.
