Episode Transcript
[00:00:01] Speaker A: The best insight, instant feedback, accountability the all new Talk Radio Freedom 106.5 Good morning Candace and welcome to Freedom 106.5 FM.
It is very disheartening that you make your radio debut under these sad circumstances. However, I mean as a family member, I imagine that you know the husband and wife going through it right now. Can you share some insight as to the mood, the atmosphere respectfully so with what is happening with the home of the bereaved at this time, at this.
[00:00:37] Speaker B: Point, the contemplation is sending Dosha home in fine smell. His parents having gone through this nightmare and having witnessed the demise of their child, they have to live this issue or this matter every time they speak. If you watch mom's face, she is, she's going through it just like dad. So at this time what we're trying to do is to put all of our efforts into having the best sending sent home as possible for Joshua and having a celebration that is vibrant and bright and joyful which expresses the very foundation that is Jansha.
So we've already started to do the planning and the programs and this is actually the last interview.
We're not going to rehash the motor but we're just going forward today. Once they receive the official report they will send it out more than likely via whatever, whatever it means it may not be live but thereafter everything is just focused on sending Joshua home. As stated prior is going to be Saturday 16th August. It's going to be at the Baptist Ambassadors to Christ. They are at 10 Church, number 10 Church Street. Sorry St. Charles Wood, separated Street, St. John's Village, San Fernando. It's going to be at 11am we are supposed to have a live stream and we'll send out that information as soon as we receive so that the week or there's going to be a small family gathering with prayer and that's going to just be a personal intimate time with prayer for the family as we go home.
[00:02:38] Speaker A: You know he did mention in the video a lot of family members, you know, and well wishers. I would imagine that when the story broke persons would be upset, angry, you know, at this time what is the atmosphere with visitors, relatives, friends. He mentioned schoolmates from since he went to school and previous employer co workers from previous employment. I mean initially it would have been an outrage, an outcry given the fact that the family and I am, I mean I want to say I'm very proud because I looked at Yannick and Aaron here in this interview and they're very Composed mom and dad, you know, I know in their private moments they would. They would probably break down and, you know, really let out that. That emotion. But what has been the. The conversations now that the family is now taking a positive outlook on matters they have chosen to be, you know, the doctors and allow the doctor to officially present.
Are they still being bombarded with questions? Are family and friends now supporting the actions of the parents? What is happening with that part of things?
[00:03:50] Speaker B: Well, at this point in time, there's full support from both sides of the family. There's full support from the strength and everything like that. So the direction in which it's going to go once Jasher has been laid to rest in terms of feelings, when you see we, we believe in God and Jesus Christ has been a foundation where you see those parents stand and they're able to speak. I can tell you it's only by the grace of God. It is only by the grace of God and then that they have been able to pull themselves together and compose themselves in private times. It's the emotions is that. It's a smile at one minute and then a tear because you remember. There's so many things that triggers a memory. It's a song, it's just a word. It's just seeing the children playing. Remember, he also has Joseph, his elder brother. And they were like a twin. They did everything together. So the cousins are coming around to ensure that Joseph has that playmate that is there. So this time it's easier for them.
So the emotions are just up and down. It's reflective, it's thankful because we thank God for the time that we've had Joshua, the impact that Jasher has in our lives and he's having now, even in his passing, uniting our country and bringing awareness to the fact that when we do something, we hold things accountable where it needs to be. But he's doing it in that elegance, in that respect. And that's just if you've ever met these boys, they're so respectful. And that's how your parents raise them. And the conduct is reflective of the standards that they have, you know, so we are reflective. We are looking, we are laughing. I mean, Joshua we used to his home name, we. Percy, we will call him. He's such a loving child. And you know, the videos that he would have done, one of the last things he would have done, cousins would have been making pizzas and love pizza, you know. So that is the mood right now.
[00:05:52] Speaker A: Wow, that is incredible. Have the family been able to receive any sort of Counseling coming out from the swrha.
[00:05:59] Speaker B: The counseling itself was offered, but given all of these circumstances, counseling will have to come after if they do decide to take up that offer. But there are different avenues available to them as the parents. They are really pulling themselves together now just to focus on Joshua and everything else will come thereafter.
[00:06:18] Speaker A: How is this big brother, though? How old is the big brother?
[00:06:21] Speaker B: Joseph is seven years old.
[00:06:22] Speaker A: Seven. I mean, whoa. Does he even understand what's happening?
[00:06:27] Speaker B: He understands that his brother is not here at this point in time. He understands that his brother is in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
And there's something profound that Joseph always says he's in our heart.
So that's his understanding at this point in time. Joseph feels the love that is around. His parents are standing firm to ensure that he has all the support that he requires at this point in time.
[00:06:58] Speaker A: All right. I mean, I don't want to pry too much, you know, into it, and I would like you to, on behalf of us here at Guardian Media Freedom, 106.5 FM, to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. And Mrs. Francois.
We would try to be in the Southland on Saturday maybe to attend and see, you know, just to lend some support from our point of view. I know media personnel shows up because they're gathering information. It's. It's a story and the nation is looking on it. The nation is looking on. One final thought. I want you to just, you know, repeat information as to the funeral arrangements, whether there would be a village week where persons can attend and offer prayer, you know, if that is possible at all. Can you share some insight?
[00:07:53] Speaker B: Again, Funeral Arrangements, 16th of August, 2025 is 11:00am at the Baptist Ambassadors for Christ Church. It's number 10 Church Street, St. Charles Road, the Pero Road, St. John's Village, San Fernando. There will be a live stream that will be sent out as it relates to a village week. It's not. We don't. We're just going to have an intimate time with the family and close of friends and it's really going to be about praying, praying for the strength of the parents during this time and, you know, praying for the family. And also we're also praying that the request that we would have made in terms of the release of the records be sent as soon as possible so that we can close this particular chapter. And if I may say before I go, I really want to thank all of the media houses. I really want to thank everyone, especially 160 degree specific at this point in Time. I know you all have your jobs to do, but be loved, shown to the family. We really want to say thank you. We want to ask the nation as well, just remember them in prayer. This is not easy. This is not easy. So if you can just remember them in prayer that they will see the grace that God has already provided to go through.
[00:09:13] Speaker A: I want to thank you because my follow up question would have been whether or not attorneys have contacted these parents.
But maybe we can chat after the funeral. You know, going forward let's, let's allow this grieving process to happen. Let's allow the loving memory as we celebrate this young boy taken from us so at such a young age. I mean I'm looking at a picture of him on page six and I'm looking at that bright smile.
[00:09:38] Speaker B: Oh, he's such a gem.
[00:09:40] Speaker A: This is, this is this picture on page six. Pick up all your guardian this morning. $4 a copy. This picture with Jaysha on page six is a reflection of his father. You know, he has his mother's eyes, you see in that. But I mean looking at the demeanor of his dad, you can tell that dad and mom, they are, they, they have, they are doing their best and they have been doing their best to raise their sons. Now they have one now.
To the best. And just looking at him in his school uniform, my goodness, I could just imagine the pain that these parents will feel. You by extension, you know, no more pizza boy.
It is sad. It is sad. But I'm happy that you, I want you to, to leave you with this advisor, you know, rather than reminisce on the negatives that is happening.
Help your. Help them. Help them by, you know, regurgitating happy memories.
[00:10:35] Speaker B: Exactly.
[00:10:35] Speaker A: Not the painful ones, the, the ones that, you know, smile. You know, he's not here with us but he's not suffering in a bed somewhere, people, because of some malpractice. Whatever happened, you know, let go, let it, let it be in God's hands. Yeah, let it be in God's hands and God will provide a way. Thank you so much, Candice for getting up early this morning. I decided to do it every morning to be here with our listeners. Thank you so much. And of course you do have the, the respect of us here at 106.5 FM. And I mean as you mentioned, we do have a job and we do try to get as much as we can. However, on this one, I am very happy with the information that I have so far and I'm sure my listeners would back me when we say we offer condolences and much respect to you and the immediate family, friends of everyone surrounding Jay Shaw. Francis, thank you again for chatting with us. And to the best of your ability, try to have yourself a wonderful day. Yeah.
[00:11:32] Speaker B: Thank you.
[00:11:33] Speaker A: All right, Candice, bye bye.
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