The Travolta-Preston Family
After suffering the worst possible loss, John Travolta and Kelly Preston have released a statement through John’s wesbite.
“We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolences. Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered,” the parents wrote, alongside their 8-year-old daughter Ella.
“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. 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 a hope for a brighter future. With love, John, Kelly, and Ella.”
Sugarslam wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Travolta-Preston family. Our thoughts are prayers are with you during this difficult time.
-
- The Travolta-Preston Family
{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }
Dear John, Kelly and Ella,
My husband and I have been in your shoes. June 21, 1998, Father’s Day, one of the best fathers I have ever seen lost his 20 year old son in a boating accident. People should not have to hurt so much, but they do everyday. Support and cling to each other, your journey through grief will not be short or easy. We decided to honor our son by helping others and living our life like we know he would have wanted us to. An older lady in our community came to see us, she said, “The only thing I know to say is what my mother told me , You have to live for the living.” That simple but profound statement helped us live for our 17 year old daughter. God and friends will carry you until you can carry yourself.
Gary and Doris Farley, Albany, Kentucky
Our condolences on the loss of your beautiful son. We too have experienced this type of loss and no words can take the pain away. Your family is in our prayers. Hold onto to one another and remember the special times; it won’t stop the tears and the void his passing creates in your life but it will get you through until you can meet again. The Kelleys, Maggie Valley, NC
This is not something people get over this is something you get through the best you can. May the comforting Grace of God surround you and your family. He will give you strength and courage to face what is coming in the minutes, days, months and years without your Son. I don’t know you, I have only seen interviews with you talking about your children and the love you have for them. Let it be a comfort to you, that you have loved your children so much and so well, that it was obvious even to those whom you have never met. Your children know and feel how much they are loved. You will miss him dearly but he is never far.. for he is in your heart and in your memories. He will always be with you and the greatest thing of all is that you will see him again one day. He will be waiting for you. My sincere condolences for your loss and you will be in my prayers.
Dear Travolta Family,
I am deeply, deeply sorry for the loss of your amazing son. He was taken too soon, but God wanted him there in a place where there’s eternal peace and bliss. While it hurts most painfully, remember Jett is there with you always and he is now in no pain.
My condolences are with your family and you are in my prayers.
Dear John and Kelly,
We have followed your careers since the 70′s – we are 54 also and I (Betsy) watched “Saturday Night Fever” at least five times at the local theatre in Columbus, OH in 1978 or was it 1977? All I know is that it was before we married in Sept. 1978 and I lived in German Village in Columbus the winter of the infamous Blizzard! And Kelly we remember you first in “Jerry McGuire”
We have two sons, 28 and 19 yrs. old, and cannot imagine what would happen to each of us if anything would happen to either of them. We both have friends and loved ones whom have lost children – it is a horrific thing that no one would wish on their worst enemy.
Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to you and your daughter – she really needs you both now more than ever!
You both did a great job in getting the word out about Jett’s illness and how important it is to identify and treat the affliction as soon as possible. Also, it was very noble of you to admit and spread the word about the cause and reason for the illness. We know so many people who are obsessed with carpet cleaning,etc. and don’t heed the warnings. This is not to say that he died of this. Please find peace in the beautiful life he had with you for the years he was with you here on earth and he is now with God in eternal beautiful life.
Regards’
Betsy and Doug Johnson and Family
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Travolata,
My husband and I know of your deep, deep sorrow as we, too, have outlived a child. I can only feel compassionate sadness for your loss and can promise you that eventually your grief will lose its sharp edges. You will always carry the loss with you, but one day you will be able to smile again. Just keep your beloved Jett in your heart and your thoughts–that way he will never, ever truly die. When friends try to avoid talking about Jett, tell them you promise you won’t break into gut-wrenching sobs, you only want to talk about him so that his life can be reaffirmed.
My heart aches for you,
Rose Mary
I can’t even begin to imagine or even feel such a loss as your dear son Jett. I can only send my deepest heart felt condolences. And even though I don’t know all of you personaly, I will hug all of you in my heart and pray that you to find your way through this some how and that dear human being that was apart of your lives for 16 short but wonderful years will always be apart of you and we do someday see them again.
Loren Polkinghorne
Sarasota, Florida
Just wishing you and your family support and best wishes. We would like to send a weekend or week invite to you and your family to a winter wonderland with fishing at our priviate cottage in northern Ontario no frills or expectations.. when i needed to get away from life and reality this is my spot to be. no phone unless you need one heat and snow machines and fishing and northern wolves howling. awsome and calming. my place to reconnect with family and spirit sorry for your loss. stacie
Dear Travolta family, I am so sorry for your loss. My beloved son Patrick Jeremy McClure or P.J. passed away 12-25-2008. We do not know yet why but he is still gone from our lives. The pain is unbearable and overwhelming and I did not know that someone could feel this kind of pain and survive but it can be done. I am so sorry for your loss in this darkest hours of your lives.My prayers are with you and your family. Sandra R McClure
Dearest John and Kelly and Ella
In just this little time I have known,you loved,you and grieved for you. Its not that I didn’t love some of the work you’ve done. Its that your story with Jett made you real. This was your greatest work ever,nothing can compare to you being called to be Jetts parents. You did a wonderful job protecting your children the way you did. However we chose to raise our children is up to us I see that Jett had undeniable love and happiness in him just by looking at you both. You did a wonderful job
Very sorry to hear about your son,as I have lost my only one to. You will begin a new life,for it will change forever.You will live in a new world where everything looks different,life is not the same. So much sadness and pain,and everything seems a blur.Taking those steps up that mountain seems so hard to do,it’s been over 4 yrs for me and I still take 1 step forward and 2 steps back.You see I didn’t have much support because my best friend my lover my everything had a stroke 6 months later. Just hold each other and and as hard as it may sound for now try and thing of all the good times and no he’s with God watching over you now. MY son was murdered in 04 so not only did we have to bury our 21 yr old son but 3 months later had to go through it all again with a trial. I still cry alot.and pray to God to help me with the pain because I feel I’m alone in this new world I’m living.Don’t like it much,but some day I’ll be able to live a life again.Its hard watching my husband slowly fading away,he really does live in his own world.He doesn’t talk to me much,I feel I’m taking care of a 5yr old child.But someday I will have my life back,still sorting that out.Good luck
im not the best writer in the world so forgive me.how can i start
well i supose their is enough been said ,but the sadness and heartbreak you both are going through at this time is and will be
unbarerable I KNOW ;
my wife and i lost our son just over a year and a half ago in a road
acident he was a back seat passenger his name was ryan he was 18
Im from ireland we live in a small town, but we are blessed with the support we get from the community
their is so much as a husband father of two other chidren i would like to say but now you need to grieve .i hope you see this message
it is just a few broken hearted words of mine as my deepest sympathy for you my be some day we wil meet .
yours m mcloskey
a fan
Dearest Travolta Family, I have been reading some of the wonderful messages people have sent you. You know how much everyone loves you John, Kelly and Ella. All of your Modesto Ca., fans send their love.
My heart goes out to you and your wife, and your beautiful family. I remember when jet was born, healthy!!! he was divine! The reason for me writing this is the only way i can tell you the truth. I have a little boy myself, and have had a lot to do with the effects of vaccines!!! What they wont tell you. Please John think back to when he was a baby? When did this start? I know you want answer’s to all of this, You and a shit load of other parents out there!! So don’t get mad, get even. You have a lot of power, use it! What is really going on.? I would be happy to discuss this with you and your wife. Don’t let go of him, he needs you to do this for him and you. Call jenny MCarthy!! She woke up and is on a mission bless her. Someone has to save our children. FAST!!! Please let me know what you think. I am thinking of you and your wife. Stay strong both of you. bless you both. P.s look up think twice. com!
Привет всем! Класный форум! =)