Boston Red Sox icon Pedro Martinez is hoping the graduates of a Massachusetts high school can help bring an end to gun violence that has been plaguing the United States.Martinez, a World Series champion with the Red Sox, delivered a speech to the graduates of Lawrence High School on Friday and before exiting the stage, wanted to deliver an important message in both English and Spanish."We don't want any more Uvaldes," said Martinez, referencing the deadly Texas school shooting. "You guys fight for it. You are the future. You are the inspiration for the next generation coming. We don't want any more Uvaldes. We must do something! You guys need to help us do something in the future.""No queremos más situaciones como la Uvalde," he said in Spanish. "Nosotros queremos gente que en el futuro va a luchar por eso y que va a luchar por el futuro de nuestro país y de nuestra gente. No más Uvalde. Ayúdanos, todos, unidos."Like many, Martinez was dismayed by the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 students and two teachers dead. Young survivors of the attack said they pretended to be dead while waiting for help. Questions have mounted over the amount of time it took officers to enter the school to confront the gunman, who purchased the AR-15-style rifle he used in the shooting shortly after his 18th birthday the week before.The city of Uvalde, which is approximately 85 miles west of San Antonio, is a largely Hispanic community — as is the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts.Martinez also delivered some words of inspiration to the Lawrence High School Class of 2022."I believe that we can overcome anything we choose to overcome, if we have faith, we believe in our families, we believe in the values that we have," said the Hall of Fame pitcher.The Pedro Martinez Foundation is launching a partnership with Lawrence High school to encourage students to get into sports through seminars, mentorship and sports camps.