De La Cruz Universum

I recently created "De La Cruz Universum" on Facebook. I wanted to see how many people with the last name "De La Cruz" I could get to join. So far, 79 people with the same last name have joined. My wife thinks I'm crazy and I could be doing something better with my time.

Fact is, I love the idea of uniting people together. The fact that we share the same last name and we live in different nations is by far the coolest thing. Sure, at first I did not think much of it, but now that it has begun to spread, I feel drawn to all these people. I actually feel like I am doing something good.

I have read some of their stories and comments and I am fascinated, thrilled and amused by them. Many of us share similar names and qualities but I know that we are all unique.

I have decided to make a mission statement which I hope others will embrace. Who knows, maybe something real good will come out of this. I am a father for less than a week, Belen is beautiful and somehow I feel that she has inspired me to create "De La Cruz Universum."

Here are my remarks:

Some of you have asked me who am I...? I am who you would want others to have me be, I am you at your best, I am you when you are seeking a second chance, I am a child, sibling and a parent, and I am a person of hope.

I am special and my goal is to unite us all through this entity; my mission is that we all learn to love one another, and spread peace, humanity and charity amongst our fellow brethren.

As a De La Cruz, we should hold strong to the symbolic meaning of our name. We are "Of the Cross" children of God and our goal is simply to be a good example to all men, because ALL good things do come from God.

I love God and I love my fellow brethren. Let us be today's example and tomorrow's heroes; let us exemplify the meaning Life, Love, Peace and Charity...

I invite all "De La Cruz" families, must have the last name either through birth, blood, marriage or adoption to join De La Cruz Universum and be willing to live a life that represents our mission to the fullest.