Jon Bon Jovi saves woman in crisis on Nashville Pedestrian Bridge
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Singer Jon Bon Jovi was shown in video footage helping a woman in distress standing on the ledge of a bridge in Nashville where he was filming his music video.
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Jon Bon Jovi was filming a music video at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. During the filming, Bon Jovi noticed an unidentified woman in distress as she stood on the ledge of the bridge, showing signs that she might have been attempting to jump off the bridge and take her own life.
Video footage released on Sept. 11 by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shows the woman standing on the ledge and Bon Jovi cautiously approaching her to try and talk to her. With the help of Bon Jovi and a member of his team, they convinced her to move to a safer part of the ledge and eventually move to the other side of the bridge. As the footage continues, viewers can see that Bon Jovi pursues a conversation with the woman before finally hugging her. Seemingly, the footage conveys that the singer was taking his time to ensure the woman was alright before returning to filming his music video.
According to People magazine, Bon Jovi’s foundation, JBJ Soul Foundation, began in 2006 and “routinely deals with people in crisis, from hunger to homelessness, among other issues, so he has extensive training in speaking to individuals in crisis.” It appears that Bon Jovi is passionate about helping those in need and does not shy away from it when it comes to real-life scenarios. The website explains, “It is the organization’s goal to recognize and maximize the human potential in those affected by hunger, poverty, and homelessness by offering assistance in establishing programs that provide food and affordable housing while supporting social services and job training programs.”
Due to Bon Jovi's continuous efforts to help individuals through his foundation and the recent incident with the woman on the bridge, fans have applauded Bon Jovi all over social media. On X, Chief John Drake of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department wrote, “A shout out to @jonbonjovi & his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Ped Bridge Tue night. Bon Jovi helped persuade her to leave the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety. It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.” While his persistence to help the woman may not have surprised many long-time fans, everyone appreciates his strong efforts. According to Yahoo.com, one fan on X wrote, “In a time of such division and hardship, I can truly feel the love in his actions. Well done, @jonbonjovi. A beautiful example of empathy and kindness.”
This, however, is not the only occurrence in which Bon Jovi has been rewarded for his philanthropic and humanitarian work. In February of this year, the singer was recognized as the MusiCares Person of the Year for his efforts, according to People Magazine.
These crucial moments may be a time to recognize that there are Suicide and Crisis Lifelines. People Magazine shares, “If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or go to 988lifeline.org.”