Rock star Jon Bon Jovi has been praised by police for stopping a distressed woman who was going to stand on the ledge of a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday night. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released a video of Bon Jovi with his entourage at John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, where the lady was standing precariously over the Cumberland River.
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Bon Jovi, 62, and others spoke to the woman and persuaded her to back away from stepping onto the bridge, police said. “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe,” Police Chief John Drake said in a brief statement. Bon Jovi was apparently in Nashville filming a music video on the bridge, separate footage of which was shared on social media.
In the video released by police, a woman dressed in blue is seen holding onto the railing while standing on the ledge. Others pass by, and further down the bridge, Bon Jovi’s team appears to be setting up camera equipment.
Bon Jovi happened to be in town, preparing for a surprise acoustic performance at a local charity event, when he witnessed the unfolding situation from the bridge. He jumped up and somehow managed to calm down the people in a very tense moment, showing all the disparity of such a moment.
Witnesses claim that Bon Jovi approached the woman with a placid demeanor, speaking to her from a safe distance while awaiting law enforcement to arrive. “Jon’s presence was so reassuring,” said Mark Levin, a bystander who witnessed the incident. “He reached out on a basic human level and was totally composed. It was obvious that he was doing everything he could to help.
In the viral video, Bon Jovi is talking to the woman as he offers words of comfort and support. His genuineness is heard as he urges her to step back from the edge and accept help that was on the way.
After nearly a harrowing minute or two, she stepped back from the ledge and was safely assisted by emergency personnel who had arrived on the scene. Later, she was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, reported to be in stable condition.
I remember Bon Jovi’s statement after this incident. “I’m just glad I was there,” he said. “It’s a reminder that in moments of crisis, sometimes all it takes is a kind word and a listening ear to make a difference.”.
Bon Jovi is widely being lauded for his good deeds on social media, as much as fans and the public are showing appreciation for his good deeds and bravery. “Jon Bon Jovi is a true hero, commented one Twitter user. It’s just amazing that someone is using their platform to do what has such a significant impact during such an urgent time.”.
This has also given some room for conversation on awareness in mental health and care extended to those that need crisis intervention. Mental health advocates reacted positively to the event because it brought much-needed attention to compassion needed in difficult situations.
While Bon Jovi may be maintaining his popularity with his beautiful music and philanthropy, this incident was the new addition to his public image. One of the fans described it: “It’s inspiring to see someone with such a high profile be so genuinely caring and involved in helping others.”
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