Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking woman off bridge in Nashville | BBC News

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been praised by police for helping a woman in distress who was on the ledge of a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday night.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shared a video of the Bon Jovi frontman and his team who were at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when the woman was standing precariously over the Cumberland River.

Bon Jovi, 62, and others talked to the woman and helped her come back on to the bridge, police said.

"It takes all of us to help keep each other safe," Ch John Drake said in a brief statement.

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[harveyburton]

"Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear. Woah, livin on a prayer. " Incredible to see he lives by his words. Fair play Jon Bon Jovi

[MagickMix]

It’s so nice to have a famous man make the news for something that is not only not horrific, but actually heroic.

[Tenareful]

A stranger talked my friend out of the same situation and I have no idea who that person is but I will always be greatful that they stopped

[eltanko]

I'm a social worker, and I worked 10 years in crisis response. He did it like a professional: he kept his distance until she was comfortable with him coming closer, he relaxed his body language and mannerisms. Whatever he said to her, it worked. Sounded like he didn't say much, but listened instead. My hat is off to him. Very well done. Like a professional.

[rob-time]

This is the kind of human story that we need to see more of.

[liveletlive]

Many people just passed by her, but Jon Bon Jovi convinced her & saved her life ... True star 🌟

[keylockwood]

The women with him noticed her first and told him. She told him to follow her. She needs to be praised as well!!!

[lalaking]

Jon's a great guy. I worked with him (briefly) many years ago. And both he and his wife Dorothea struck me as very genuine and caring people. Glad he was able to be there for this woman.

[Kratos-]

What makes me sad is people actually walked past without helping. Well done, Jon. You’ve got a good heart mate. ❤️

[AtticusFinch]

That is what humans are meant to do....support each other in times of need! Kudos to Mr.BonJovi.

[ThunderPants]

I hope this woman gets whatever help she needs and is able to find peace. Thank you for caring, Jon.

[monicarey]

*For the man who has everything: good man, good musician and singer and now a savior! What else can you ask for?*

[DeliaLee]

Not surprised that the man who has four JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurants recognized the situation and understood how to engage with her.
Jon Bon Jovi continues to be grounded and caring.

[JohnLaRue-zpuj]

Very very well done Jon. Retired First Responder here. That was textbook approach, and an outstanding save!

[kamranchaudhry]

Respect for Jon Bon Jovi. I pray we all find an angel when we are at our weakest

[Malenia_BladeOfMiquella]

My Mom is a very VERY BIG Bon Jovi fan... no week would pass without her watching some old Bon Jovi Live concerts..nice to see he's still doing very well, heck he even saves lives now huh.

[SeanOHanlon]

Not all heroes wear capes. Some play guitar and sing Rock & Roll songs - then hug total strangers in their moment of greatest need.

[AJazzz]

I met him in one of his concerts in 2015 in London, he was performing before guns’n roses, managed to take a pic with him, absolute gentleman,

[lordhorg]

This made me cry because it shows theres still really good people out the and just make Jon more beloved than he already is!!

[tracya]

That man is a true humanitarian in every way. thank goodness he was there.