Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi intervened on Tuesday night in Nashville, Tennessee, to prevent a woman from jumping off a bridge in a heartwarming act of compassion.
The “Livin’ on a Prayer” singer was filming a music video on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he noticed the woman in distress. He and his team approached her, offering support and encouragement until she stepped back from the ledge.
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The Metro Nashville Police Department praised Bon Jovi’s actions on social media, stating, “Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.” Chief John Drake added, “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”
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This act of kindness is not out of character for Bon Jovi, who founded the JBJ Soul Foundation in 2006 to combat hunger, poverty, and homelessness. The foundation operates programs across 12 states, including three JBJ Soul Kitchens in New Jersey, providing food, affordable housing, social services, and job training.
Bon Jovi’s quick thinking and compassionate intervention serve as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a significant difference in someone’s life.
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