Ajani Jermaine Samuels, my 5-year-old baby cousin, went missing on Mother’s Day. He was a sweet, caring boy with autism, and our family loved him dearly. When he disappeared, we searched for hours with the amazing help of our community, hoping for a miracle. Tragically, we found him deceased, and our hearts are shattered by this sudden loss.

This has been an unimaginable experience for our family. We are struggling to cope with the pain and the unexpected expenses that come with saying goodbye to someone so young. We are seeking help for funeral costs and memorial arrangements, as this was all so sudden and we are not prepared for the financial burden.

Our family is destroyed by this tragedy. We are grateful for the support of our community during the search, and now we ask for your help as we try to honor Ajani’s memory and lay him to rest. Any support means so much to us during this heartbreaking time.