Comments on: John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s 16-year-old son Jett dies (Update)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:05:57 +0000

There is a video on Youtube (I provided the link) showing John, Kelly and their kids coming out of a hotel and getting into a car. What a production! John ses the Stalkerazzi and looks so horribly, patheticly ill at ease. He seems to step in front of the cameras a couple times in an attempt to shield direct shots of Jett. Jett appears totally out of it like one would expect of a severely autistic person. Hard to know of course; that is just an impression.

The Kennedy’s shielded their sister who lived with Down Syndrome, eventually shipping her off to a convent out west. I applaud the Travoltas for not totally hiding the boy. But on the other hand think of what their celebrity status could have done to help with research funding.

Perhaps in the end no one will ever know the truth about the boy’s exact medical HX and DX. But in time some more truth may leak out. Those male ‘nannies’ may decide to write books now that they no longer have a reason to be employed. Wait and see. Money talks. And so do people.

Also very possible that the family will offer a HUGE incentive for them NOT to blab. But if you can’t even manage to keep a funeral home employee from talking about the contents of a death certificate, what makes you think you could buy the silence of those sitting on huge book deals? Or even more!

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:44:38 +0000

I really hope that people let them grieve in peace for their son. Let the family be.

On the childrenshospital.org site Kawasaki Disease is very serious and affects mostly people of Japanese decent but can affect any child. It was tragic enough having a child with a serious illness just let them be and support them in this time of grief. That is my personal opinion.

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By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:03:30 +0000

I am also a nurse and I have dealt with many beliefs, religions and personal choices in my years. You can’t blame, judge or chastize you do the best you can do and honor the patient and thier family and wishes. Even if thier faith had been different it doesn’t mean this would not have happened.

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By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:59:29 +0000

To the Travolta’s my deepest sympathy. I too lost a daughter to a secondary result of a siezure. We had tried to get hers under control for over 15 years. She died 9-17-2001. She left two children and a husband. She was my best friend. Please only have the warmest and positive thoughts for this family at this time. I have spent many days and years thinking-if only. They are going to have enough just getting through the loss. Beleive me they don’t need anyone to tell them what they ‘should have’ done. I won’t go into the horribly sad details of my daughter’s death but believe me I have asked and blamed myself a million times.
My heart and good thoughts go to the Travolta’s
Susie

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By: Whitey Fisk

Whitey Fisk — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:15:45 +0000

Great article, JayBird, but I do have a couple of issues: “Hunter Tylo’s son died last year at 19 after having a seizure and falling into a pool and no one blamed her or her husband for his death.”

I’m not sure if anyone’s blaming the Travoltas, rather speculating what role their “religion” played in the matter.

If Hunter Tylo were a member of a cult that attributed physical illness to spiritual weakness and denounced medical intervention, the same questions would probably be asked.

Also: “Even with medication people can still suffer from seizures and accidents do happen.” Sure, and children who ride in car seats sometimes die in car accidents. That’s not a legitimate argument for failing to strap your kids in.

No matter how you look at it, this is just awful for everyone involved.

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By: Reox

Reox — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:19:16 +0000

I think i can guess what happened to his son. It may be caused by his neck. A weck neck can often caused a so call panic attack.

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By: what is ever.

what is ever. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:28:55 +0000

thanks leecee! I really appreciate that. My husband and I were just amazed at how dedicated the members are, I commend you for your strong religious commitment.

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By: leecee

leecee — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:37:04 +0000

@what is ever.: I don’t think that is a rude question and I am happy to explain what goes on at our Kingdom Halls. As a group we love to study the bible and this is exactly what we do at our meetings. On a weeknight that is decided upon by the congregation (most of the time on a Tues. or Thurs.) we will gather together and review a few predetermined chapters of a book of the bible and discuss how they affect our lives today, how we can learn from the examples that may be found in the verses, and/or how they may apply to the future. We also sing praises to Jehovah (this is his name according to Psalms 83:18 and other verses) God. We also discuss how we can be better Christians and have a free school on how to be better public speakers. On Sundays there is a public discourse (basically a sermon) that uses the bible to help us be encouraged and not be discouraged with what is affecting our lives. Also on Sunday there is an interactive bible discussion based on a study article that is available to every one in attendance. Our meetings are always open to the public, and all ages are welcome to join in. The kids learn the same things that the adults do also. If someone wants a personal bible study in addition to what is provided then that is arranged easily with someone who is qualified to teach and available at the time when the person wants to have the study. Questions are always welcome and answered using the bible as the final authority.

I hope this helps and if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.

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By: what is ever.

what is ever. — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:34:12 +0000

@leecee: this is totally off topic, but I live next door to a JW house of worship, and I was wondering what your faith meets about so often? Are there youth programs/bible study and activities hosted by the members on weeknights, or are there services?

I don’t mean to be rude or intrusive, I’m just interested since it is consistently one of the busiest parking lots I’ve ever seen.

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By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:06:44 +0000

I want to express my sincere sympathies to John, Kelly and Ella. Losing a child is one of the most difficult things anyone can ever be faced with. I lost my son 6 years ago, to a rare form of cancer – he was 18.I think about him everday! You will never forget your child and will love him till the day you die. Each day will be a struggle;all you can do is think of all the wonderful memories that child gave you, although that in itself is difficult too. It will take time before you can think of your child without crying, and wondering why?I know all to well how devastating this is. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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