Lisa Marie Presley Speaks Out on Travolta Family Tragedy

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Lisa Marie Presley is opening up about the heart-wrenching death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's 16-year-old son, Jett.

In a message on her MySpace blog entitled "Now is Not The Time," Lisa Marie says her "heart is crying and bleeding" for the Travoltas after suffering such a loss to their family -- and she also encourages people not to use the tragedy as an opportunity to attack Scientology.

Here are portions from Lisa's blog entry:

"I wished I could be writing you under happier circumstances but I cannot because two of my very good friends, (John and Kelly Travolta ) the sweetest people in the world have just encountered the worst possible tragedy a parent could be forced to endure, the death of their son Jett.

My heart is crying and bleeding for them. I personally would not have it in me to bury my own child. I am writing this because I have noticed that for the most part, people and the media have been very sympathetic and respectful, but there are those certain ones that want to use this horrible tragedy as an opportunity to once again, blame and or attack Scientology?

Folks, as popular as it has been to discriminate and ridicule Scientology and Scientologist's in the recent past, Now is NOT the time."

Lisa goes on to write:

"Just like anyone else, If one is sick, they go to the doctor, If a medication will make it better then they take it. If they don't then they are an idiot and you can't blame their religion. Whatever medical and or physical condition Jett had , I can tell you first hand that his parents were on a tireless, never ending quest to get and provide him with the absolute best care anyone could ever ask for and need, Medically, physically, emotionally, medicinally and spiritually."

Published 1/6/09 by the Insider

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  • Our prayers and best wishes to the Travolta family and especially Jett's little sister Ella. There is nothing anyone can do or say but prayers and condolences are appreciated. Be kind and generous...We lost our precious 18 year old daughter just a...
    Anonymous 1/11/09 Reply
  • I totally agree with Lisa Marie, PLEASE leave him alone, Travolta is a loving Father and instead of atacking, everyone should send their support He gave us lots of wonderfull moments with his movies I LOVE JOHN TRAVOLTA.
    Anonymous 1/9/09 Reply
  • They keep saying; Scientologist take medicine for physical ailments, but no body has said anything about brain or chemical imbalance,and I agree for the most part, the anti depression meds are dangerous, but "they "are against them . I agree, it s...
    Anonymous 1/9/09 Reply
  • I agree with Lisa this is not the time!! This is the time to respect what has happened in their lives and to be there for them with unconditional love!! mparker
    Anonymous 1/9/09 Reply
  • lisa marie we all hear you & will keep the Travoltas in our thoughts love is infinite & i have all the sympathy for the family RIP JETT I lost my 25 yr old son 7`25`08 its is very very hard as a parent take care heidi
    Anonymous 1/9/09 Reply
  • MY heart goes out to John & Kelly, I cannot imagine what they are going through.
    Lisa you seem like such a special person and
    down to earth. Don't listen to what people are saying, there's some out there that don't have hearts.
    Anonymous 1/8/09 Reply
  • Thank you Lisa for speaking out for using your blog as a forum to remind the world this couple has suffered an unimaginable loss. Can we do no less than allow them their own family time to grieve as they should
    Anonymous 1/8/09 Reply
  • wow It is very tempting beauty
    nabilen 1/8/09 Reply
  • Lisa, mari, i agree with you, what is scientolgoy anyway what does it stand for how did you get interested in this please if you john travolta give him a hug for me tell him peggy from austin tx gives him a sympathy hug and let him know i am...
    peggymax 1/8/09 Reply
  • This is NOT the time to place blame!! It's time to celebrate Jett's life and the time he had on this earth. To each their own. Whatever an individual believes in, is their own perrogative and who are these people to judge them? Mind your own...
    Anonymous 1/8/09 Reply
  • I think it is courageous of you to put your feelings, thoughts, and, persona on the line; and, as you appear to be acquainted with the grieving Travolta family I doubt that they would be offended by your gesture of support as some readers would lead...
    Anonymous 1/8/09 Reply
  • Right on Lisa,right on.Everyone needs to get off this"Blame it on Scientology"kick.I'm SICK of it.John and Kelly need peoples prayers and sympathy,not apunch in the stomach or kick in the head.Come on folks give them a break.They just loss their...
    thia912002 1/7/09 Reply
  • Lisa Marie, thanks for saying how I have felt since Friday and was unable to. As a mother of two girls and my precious boy, my heart hurts for John and Kelly. Thank you
    Anonymous 1/7/09 Reply
  • Lisa you have such a kind soul, just as I feel John and Kelly have, my heart also goes out to them. No one should even think of Scientology having anything to do with Jetts death. No one ever knows when they will have to go through the same thing.
    Anonymous 1/7/09 Reply
  • Whatever Lisa said, I totally agree with her.
    The Travolta's are very sweet people, and they
    didn't deserve this tragedy. I love them both,
    and God bless them.
    Anonymous 1/7/09 Reply