2 Facebook users lost their jobs after they posted racist comments under a photo of a black child on Facebook.

The Facebook post was created on Sept. 16 by Facebook user Gerod Roth, who posted a selfie of himself and the son of a co-worker.

Roth’s Facebook friends began to mock the little boy, whose name is Cayden. They left comments calling Cayden “Sambo” and referred to Roth as a slave owner.

The Facebook post soon went viral, leaving many Facebook users outraged.

Facebook users soon contacted the commenter’s employers.

The employer of Gerod Roth, issued the following statement on Facebook:

Red, who was employed by the Conch Republic Grill, also lost her job.

Thanks to loyal reader ThePearl for the tip.