Travolta Family Thanks Public for Support

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John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston are speaking to fans and supporters for the first time since their 16-year-old son Jett died in the Bahamas.

"We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolences," said a statement posted on John's official Web site.

"Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered. We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief. We will cherish the time we had with him for the rest of our lives," the Web posting said.

"We have received many messages of condolence from around the world and we want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. It has meant so much to us. It is a beautiful reminder of the inherent goodness in the human spirit that gives us hope for a brighter future," the statement concluded.

Published 1/4/09 by the Insider

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  • My deepest condolences to John and his family. I know what it is like to lose a family member. It is the most difficult thing to go thru. It takes time, but with tons of support he and his lovely family will be fine. - audrey, toronto, ontario
    Anonymous 6/8/09 Reply
  • Our family is so sorry to hear of Jett's death. As a parent I know that your children are more precious than any thing we could attain in life. May you have strength through your faith. Know our mother in heaven lost her son as well and is there for...
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • I feel very sad for Mr and Mrs Travolta's loss of their son I would just like to pass on my love and prayers for them and hope that even in this very very difficult time that their son is no longer here that he has been chosen to be the one to go...
    LeeannE 1/8/09 Reply
  • hey guys u should be sad for 220 child whom killed by israel i can feeel how its devistating to hear about innocent child death but i wanna say that u all must also support the palestinians children in palestine thx allll
    Anonymous 1/8/09 Reply
  • We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We lost our daughter just 5 yrs. ago. Grief is such a personal thing within. I will tell you that as time goes on the acuteness softens. Thoughts of your family will be in our hearts in the days to come.
    Anonymous 1/8/09 Reply
  • My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. You have to just try and remember all the good times you had together. It will be difficult, but you will get through it. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Anonymous 1/7/09 Reply
  • Dear John, Kelly and Ella, I am so very SORRY about your son and brother Jett. I know that this is the hardest thing in your life to go through. I went through it 16 months ago and the pain is still there and probley always will be.My Fianc,ee and...
    Anonymous 1/7/09 Reply
  • John, Kelly and family I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss of your son Jett. As a parent of a child who has died myself, I know exactly what you're going through. Though there's nothing anyone can say or do to bring Jett back to you or make...
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • May the great lord bless you and your family in this moment of heartache, the lord will ease your pain,with time trust in him!
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • My sympathy goes our to you John and Kelly, I am sorry for your loss and hope that you will remain confident that Jett is in a better place and is watching over you. My prayers are with you.
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Travolta family. I am the mother of a 20 year old son who is epileptic and the news of Jett's death really weighs heavy on my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • My heart and prayers go out to the Travolta family. With that said I believe the media should let the family grieve in peace. The media should show some compassion by not showing the paramedic letting everyone know about the last moments the family...
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • My heart and prayers go out to the Travolta family. With that said I believe the media should let the family grieve in peace. The media should show some compassion by not showing the paramedic letting everyone know about the last moments the family...
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • My heart and prayers go out to the Travolta family. With that said I believe the media should let the family grieve in peace. The media should show some compassion by not showing the paramedic letting everyone know about the last moments the family...
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply
  • My heart and prayers go out to the Travolta family. With that said I believe the media should let the family grieve in peace. The media should show some compassion by not showing the paramedic letting everyone know about the last moments the family...
    Anonymous 1/6/09 Reply