Ajike Owens' Mother, 10-Year-Old Son Share Their Grief Journey | The View

[@corythenbavyondandanimlov7802]

My heart goes out to Israel, his grandmother, and his 3 siblings. 👊🏾💙💜🙏🏾

[@kl.8992]

Lord cover this young child and his family

[@starshanae80]

Have mercy lord. Yes. Amen 🙏🏾

[@sheldoncole1151]

Amen

[@sheritacotten5293]

in the name of Jesus heal their broken hearts

[@FeliciaJohns-lr8zt]

AMEN

[@mollycote1021]

Absolutely ‼️🙏🏼❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@seanscommentary]

The sweetest kid EVER. He has a bright future. And his grandmother is so lovely too.

[@RoseRedd-k4b]

Her son Israel is so well spoken. RIP to his mother AJ Owens.

[@chrisgrace81]

What a beautiful little boy and a radiant grandma

[@lisabradford8180]

mother looks like she could have been AJ's sister😮just beautiful and what a handsome, well spoken young man Israel is❤❤

[@akoso4917]

Chewing bubble gum and crying. That’s exactly what I’m doing right now. May God grant the family peace.

[@She17pj]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Jayyyke]

What a beautiful way of saying you live with grief and learn to evolve with it.

[@sheldoncole1151]

I almost got emotional

[@lawandawhite8469]

Me tooo

[@iv7619]

My hats off to Whoopi on this one. She spoke to young , precious Israel with gentleness, empathy, and love....not with cliches. Loved you in this one, Whoopi ❤🙏

[@AndromedonThanks]

Exactly. I know Sara means well but you never get comfortable with the loss of a loving mother. The absence is always felt but you learn to live with it because you have to and it’s possible.

[@iv7619]

@@AndromedonThanks Sara is a sweetheart & her heart is in the right place. All the ladies were wonderful here ❤ King Israel! 🙏

[@joanneweiss3864]

Israel truly is a King....how incredible. My😭💔 obviously mom & grandma are beyond exceptional women and raised those kids beyond amazing!

[@starshanae80]

Absolutely

[@sheldoncole1151]

@@iv7619 thank you. Whoopi, Sunny, and Sara all did well in this segment.

[@jenellgordy1071]

I've never wanted to hug a person as much as I want to hug this child right now. He captured my whole, entire heart.

[@TooMuchRamshackle]

SAME

[@ajewishchristianmuslim]

the mom too

[@craigslistreplies3485]

I love the way Sunny spoke to that young king👑✊🏾🤎

[@javiruiz8365]

😬

[@thebeigesheep6132]

​@@javiruiz8365 problem ??

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

​@@javiruiz8365 ?

[@sheldoncole1151]

Absolutely she did so good in this segment and I loved how she called him king 🤴.

[@sheldoncole1151]

@@thebeigesheep6132 he always got something negative and false to say. I think something is really wrong with this particular individual.

[@sheldoncole1151]

I'm so glad he has a supporting grandmother ❤️🫶🏾👏🏾💯.

[@joanneweiss3864]

Grandma Pamela is why AJ was the best Mom, as seen in young King Israel.... WOW ❤

[@sheldoncole1151]

@@joanneweiss3864 absolutely ❤

[@benimcanm351]

And what appears to be a younger grandmother too. That means she’ll be around for the majority of their lives. I will that the universe grant this family longevity, lots of love, and continuous support. May AJ’s memory continue to live in their hearts. 🖤

[@QueenmeT]

“We are intentional about being happy now…” What a deeply profound thing.

[@blessedlady7815]

Israel is a special child. May God continue to grace this beautiful family.❤✝️🙏🏽

[@ajewishchristianmuslim]

I love that they spoke to him like a human being - and not like a baby. So much respect for this episode.

[@sheldoncole1151]

Israel "makes me feel comfortable to be here sitting here with you guys" 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 sweet line💯.

[@diaryofige]

Hands clasped, head bowed - What a lovely young boy. May God Almighty lift you and your family high for all the world to see, and may He turn your mourning into dancing. ❤

[@jestinb657]

Sara is just a GEM! The literal definition of Grace. She seen him and it was so genuine, I love that. I truly do.

[@Chillhard]

Whoopi and Sunny were equally supportive and caring. Sunny calling him a handsome young king brought a big smile to his face.

[@KDSmiley2017]

​@@ChillhardI totally agree

[@SeaFoam18]

Ajike obviously did a beautiful job raising her children. My heart is so broken for her children and mother and all of her loved ones. Such a beautiful person whose life was stolen. Wishing them joy in Susan Lorincz’s recent conviction and healing in their grief journey.

[@KatEyze1015]

Whoopie... such precious words...❤ I felt you were speaking to me, a 64-year-old orphan and I know it was hard to say them. This amazing young man is such an inspiration,. You can feel the love of his mom, grandmom, and so many surrounding him. Thank you for this. It's so good to see this beautiful family "going through" together along with many others.

[@joanneweiss3864]

Me too....I'm 66. 😭💔 I'm saving this.

[@ajewishchristianmuslim]

Wishing you both all the very very best. I hope youre both doing well. 💜

[@Samrules4ever]

So painful to watch them doing through the grief. But I think the hosts are doing a good job comforting them and giving them good advice.

[@kimberlyhollie]

I agree 💯 ! The hosts were terrific!

[@RoseRedd-k4b]

agreed

[@patriciagarrison449]

Greif is Something You Don’t get over,You just get Through.GOD BLESS and Keep this Family…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MatthewsFav]

@patriciagarrison449, grief really is a private thing because we all grieve differently. There is nothing worse than people who say to another person "it's been x (fill in number) of years, get over it. Nobody get's over it they just handle it differently.

[@helenmayberry6010]

​@MatthewsFav Exactly...I lost my sweet mama last year, I get so angry at people who want let me have my moment...they want to insert someone else lost or their lost years ago, I don't want to not acknowledge anyone's pain or lost, right now I am trying to process things, my pain most time I just shut down. Folk can be so insensitive, there's no time on grief... Iam totally broken 💔..prayers to everyone 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@CapriceSoulsister67]

I love how brave Israel is. Thank you for giving him the support to be that wonderful young man.

[@williampetrovich1998]

❤️

[@ashleyshayia8087]

His grandmother is beautiful 🤎

[@bosschic39]

I was thinking the same!!!

[@Faiith1964]

With a beautiful spirit

[@berdellfleming5074]

They are so blessed to have her in their lives May she have years of good health !

[@beautifulaltogether2224]

Was it her daughter? Her loss is traumatic too 😢

[@iamaliveyoucantstopnow]

Ajike raised such a beautiful son!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Truckerchick04942]

What a sweet, articulate, SMART young man! Sunny spoke truth when she call him a young King. I hope he continues to be uplifted as he grows and hope to see him again when he gets older. No doubt he will be doing good things for others.

[@RevolutioXxNx]

Oh my ! The emotions I got hearing Israel speak was so touching. Yes I cried. He's a very sweet young man. God bless him, his brother and the entire family

[@ArnitaBranch]

Some how I felt Israel's Mom presence. Grandma you are doing a great job as you also grieve for your Daughter. Ladies of The View (Whoopi, Sarah and Sunny), it is obvious that you all share the love for children as Mother's. Thank you for your compassion to Israel, his Brother and their Grandma. Thank you to the sponsors. Thank you to my Mother for caring for 7 children when our Father suddenly died. God does mend broken hearts.

[@helenmayberry6010]

Sarah is the friend we all need❤

[@carolbenson6524]

I've never cried so much like I did today watching and listening to this child.😢

[@lawandawhite8469]

Me too

[@cedricro.9909]

This young kid was raised really well. Mannered, well spoken as well as brave. I pray that he and his siblings are elevated to a wealth of blessings and successes. God and your mom AJ will always be watching over you.

[@AlyricA-p2r]

💔 it breaks my heart he was next to her as the bullet struck her head and killed her but I'm glad she wasn't laying there alone dying bvz neighbors who called 911 said she was laying in the grass and they were afraid to go near to check on her bcz they might get shot too. I pray 🙏 the camp grief counseling love hugs 🫂 help Israel heal. But he will always suffering witnessing his first love (Mom) die so tragically 😢. I just hope he knows it's not his fault. Also knowing the old racist coot got 25 yesterday today n won't get out for 21 (at 81) feels good. 🌹 Rest in paradise 🙏 AJ

[@nc8358]

My heart goes out to this family, especially this young child. I pray for peace and protection over them forever.

[@Ksb88]

He's such a sweet soul. This was so heartbreaking to watch but I pray he and his family will find joy and peace. Praying for their strength 🙏🏾. I just wanted to jump through the screen and hug him!!

[@mahni_]

MS. AJ well done with this young man here omg very well spoken respectful and thankful thank you for him! May you continue to RIP

[@sheldoncole1151]

His reaction to seeing the camp customized gear for him and his brother was so awesome 💯.

[@kellylappin5944]

A humble young gentleman!

[@TooMuchRamshackle]

What a beautiful young King. May God carry, bless, and protect this family. Hats off to the ladies for handling this beautifully.

[@tabythadiamond827]

They're energy is incredible

[@Winniegirl85]

Such a beautiful child. Makes me tear up hearing him talk.

[@MatthewsFav]

This made me cry and cry hard. That adorable child is such a brave soul and he is going to grow up to be a fantastic man. Horrible loss for this mother to lose her daughter and these children to lose their mother.

[@helenmayberry6010]

This breaks my heart😭😭😭..so senseless...my heartfelt sympathy and condolences...mom...and kids...Lord help y'all...may mom/daughter RIP 😭💔🕊🕊🕊

[@QueenmeT]

This little boy is something unique. He has a profound presence. What a handsome little leader. May he continue to make his mother proud. The host did an incredible job! This is very hard.

[@stwaters1147]

That kid is very smart. I cant even get my 11 year old nephew to say sorry and thank you

[@tennillewilson5077]

Be consistent and patient with him, it will pay off.❤

[@FabledVerse]

That young man is a light in this world.

[@charlenemorrison9813]

Wow, this story touched me 😢😢prayers for this family, God bless grandma, and may God continue to cover them, and give him a good camp experience.

[@mel_cam]

I have worked with Experience Camps and I can tell you first-hand that it is amazing! The volunteers and staff work so hard to provide the campers with the most wonderful opportunity to have fun and be with people who can relate to how they are feeling.

[@KatrinaWall-qq2qm]

My condolences to him and his brother and family and friends. I hope he thrive in society. Keep this young black boy safe.

[@AlwayzOneHunnit]

Bless this beautiful mom's heart and her loving grandchildren, AJ was a beautiful lady as well. Prayers continually for her family and I love that gorgeous rose colored blouse that mom is wearing.

[@calibankzthomas9229]

That is a strong young man keep smiling young king.

[@sheldoncole1151]

Whoopi, Sunny, and Sara trying their best to keep it together in this segment.

[@rachael1247]

I couldn't. They held it together perfectly

[@sheldoncole1151]

@@rachael1247 yes they did. I almost got emotional myself.

[@rachael1247]

@@sheldoncole1151 oh yeah

[@carolhayes8206]

God cover and protect this young king and his brother. Keep them safe from harm and guide their every footstep. I'm crying 😢

[@terenceconner9196]

This is why I love these ladies on this show….this young boy and his grandmother are so strong and wonderful 🙏🏾. The View is the best talk show on tv.

[@MsDiversity3]

This is so Heart wrenching

[@sheldoncole1151]

Prayers for the mother, Israel, his 3 siblings, and to the rest of the family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@buteful25]

He reminds me so much of his mom. I remember when he was a toddler.

[@sheldoncole1151]

Ajike mother and son reactions at the end to the money and the camp materials were gold 👌🏿.

[@sl.8646]

" You'll forever have an ANGEL and Comforter ... A Mother's will always transcend space and time " 👑 Blessings Young KING 👑

[@DebraJacob-u5w]

He is such a sweet young boy am crying right now such a loving family happen in my state i feel for the family am lost for words but God protect them and guide them the right way

[@AirbnbServices]

Sending you so much love Israel! You are a brave and wonderfully made young man 🥰🥰

[@andreaedwards9580]

I teared up watching this.Happy this family has the support.Coping with death of a parent or family member not easy .One day at a time

[@buffalocheckchicks7837]

What beautiful children! God bless them! ❤❤❤

[@sheldoncole1151]

The mother is so beautiful and pretty ❤️

[@newsmedia-one9756]

Whoopie words of Grace gave me pure chills 😊😊 I just love Whoopi 100%❤😊

[@lexaneli]

I feel teary eyes listening to that wonderful young man speak

[@MA-yh2ko]

I see GREATNESS in that young man. What a beautiful family!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ES-wv2ui]

The little boy is adorable.

[@trini_islandboi]

This segment was so hard get to through! I know grief all too well. I lost my mother when I was 10 years old, so my heart goes out to King Israel and his family!

[@jackieborden5041]

All of the advice and and inspiration goven to young Israel was simply beautiful. God bless Isreal, his family and God bless Whoopi and the View cast members.

[@malenitamunoz]

Sunny, your words touched my heart

[@jaimesalinas2531]

My heart breaks for the kids and the grandma 😢my prayers and condolences. This little man is so brave.

[@ericaphilips2834]

God bless her grandma staying strong for her grandchildren

[@Deonna-z4j]

🎯

[@michelleruffin6903]

Mom looks so much better than her first appearance. She is healing well and looking beautiful despite her pain. Israel is so handsome and intelligent. I know those babies miss their mommy.😢❤

[@reezagibbons465]

Wow crying That young man and his family is being blessed Ooh how our GOd is good and our universe is boundless.

[@shakitashontajones]

The pain never goes away, but you learn to live with it. But it hurts.

[@GoldenLady1007]

My oldest grandson's name is Israel making this that much more sad for me. Sending prayers love and light to this family. 💛

[@mm-hd7io]

Thank you young king I'm sitting here alone missing my mom and dealing with the pain and grief alone I admire you and your family I will be 66 years old on February 2 ND on which my mom passed away suddenly when you are alone it seems to hurt more and for crying like know it keeps me sane ❤god bless you

[@sheldoncole1151]

Hos mother favorite color is purple 💜 and his mother loved the movie The Color Purple 💜.

[@jimm2434]

WOW! I’m crying so hard right now! These ladies on the View nailed this one so brilliantly! Honestly, it was like they were his Guardian Angels! I absolutely melted. It’s the toughest topic on the topic to discuss when it comes to children. I know Sara is going on to another show but since the show is on a Sunday does it mean she will not be returning to The View? She’s fantastic on this. I love the Cast of The View now. Best ever.

[@tayeshahudson4794]

I barely could keep it together when Whoopi was talking! Oh baby boy it never ever goes away. You should NEVER feel like you have to get over it!! That was your MAMA!! HERE I am a 40'ish year old woman and the grief huts me at times I don't think, like right now!! My heart breaks for you, your siblings, your Grandma and the rest of your family and friends. Not sure who said this quote but I remember this " With great love comes great grief"..... That love beautiful parent and child is so great the grief is SUPPOSED to be (big) great in measure..........that is a love like no other

[@rosepeacock9530]

This young man is awesome and he is very articulate. May the Lord bless and protect this loving family and grandmother.

[@wildhopeXx]

Not me over here crying!

[@ifyifemanima3972]

Watch out for that little man. He is going to turn out great

[@kyeshiagaines1978]

That little boy Is amazing 😢he held back his tears ❤we love you keep your head up young King.

[@JaneDougherty-n3u]

What a beautiful grandma and handsome young man. Awesome!! May God continue to strengthen this precious family and cover them with blessings. I'm so sorry that you are going through something so traumatic from a deranged psycho lady. We all love you sweetheart! God bless all of you ❤️🙏

[@RobbyTheSinger19]

lord, i cried through this whole segment.

[@liljojo3101]

Same. Through the whole thing

[@princessm.5959]

Thank you all for covering this story.😢

[@jeanatai78]

What a wonderful segment. Wishing her children the absolute best 🙏🏾

[@m.cunningham9817]

Tear jerker😥. God bless y'all

[@itsajahthing]

You can see the respect and admiration this boy has for Whoopie...

[@FeliciaJohns-lr8zt]

RIP and my condolences

[@lauraromeroescarcega3079]

What a wonderful testimony of faith and character, may God bless this family always. They have found a way to transform pain in despair into a lesson now for the rest of the world. May eternal light shine upon your lost loved one 🙏🏼

[@sagba947]

She was found GUILTY yesterday best wishes to the fam❤

[@fashionfashionista9839]

The strength this little boy has is heartwarming. I struggle as an adult with grief. I cannot imagine a child. May he have peace and understanding ❤️❤️

[@sheldoncole1151]

Isreal reaction to seeing the camp customized gear for him and his brother was so awesome 💯.

[@miriamgarcia9957]

I wish I could give this boy a hug, he's so amazing. I'm sorry for this family's loss.

[@sheldoncole1151]

What a beautiful segment probably the best segment they had with guest so far this year 💯

[@Ksb88]

This was difficult but also a blessing to watch. What a beautiful family and precious children that didn't deserve to lose his mother that way. I pray for their strength and peace ❤

[@ShugerPlum0263]

😢 Beautiful and Incredible segment today. Thank Whoopi and the Ladies of the View. God Bless Israel and Isaac and their Grandmother and I wish this Family continued Blessings 🤗💕🙏 have a Fantastic time at Camp guys.

[@deloresjackson616]

Omg! This touched my heart and brought tear of joy. That young man is amazing. Thank you View..❤

[@kateleee23]

What a beautiful family - sending so much love to this amazing young man, his brother, and his grandma 🥺❤️🫶🏾 also, I can tell Sara is a great mom from the way she spoke to him.

[@annettefigueroa9339]

May God continue to bless and protect the family. Justice will prevail... 🙏🏾❤

[@kathyadams5963]

Whew😔😔 a beautiful and tender, touching segment. This boy, my God, trying to be so strong and that alone, just absolutely kept me choked up. I'm glad Whoopi and Sunny and Sarah said what they did~letting him realize it's ok for him to cry and grieve. I cry for him too. This breaks me up seeing and listening to this again as I write. The entire show was really a good one❤ BTW, the camping gear you all presented to him~made his soul smile..I loved thats whatever place that was he's going camping, can you mention that place again?..is it just for young kids who are grieving? Thank you

[@clarissaharris2024]

It's so good that there's angels in this world still ! It's so important for those who have suffered trauma especially kids who often suffer in silence, and their end is trying to find out what, why, and how am I freed from the pain of past and that's a lifetime for some, other's find themselves either addicted, stuck, homeless or dubbed something else by the society we live in! I'm grateful for God's promise to do, to do!!! As seen here through loving compassionate humans.. to show up supporting the needs.. The View Ladies and staff makes my heart happy for serving and supporting them!!! 🤗💝🙏🏽💞💐🥰💚 1.30.2024 @8:24 Lutz, Fl

[@tiffaniemusgrove9753]

As someone who lost my Mon two years ago, I literally cried watching this. I'm glad that young man has such a strong support system because no matter how old you are, losing the woman that brought you into the world is the hardest thing a person will ever experience

[@kathyrama4570]

Such a sad case. So absolutely uncalled for. Have never heard what happened to the Lunatic that killed this woman. So sorry for this poor child. What a smart articulate child. Bless him.

[@tosinolagboye8590]

She’s been tried and found guilty of Ist degree manslaughter today. Not murder but at least we got something.

[@miram2053]

This family deserves so much better. The culprit needs to be handled on way or another. No more getting away with it.

[@thevineisdivine5855]

I can't stop crying tears of sadness and feeling emotions of Joy and Happiness at the same time! Israel and Isaac you just moved my heart and I am SO PROUD of you and your strength and courage!!

[@chrisyveify]

Me too!