It's a good thing mensch and good Democrat Jon Bon Jovi was there for her.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville to come back over the railing to safety.
Police say the encounter happened Tuesday on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the Cumberland River.
The Tennessean reported that Bon Jovi was filming a music video on the bridge, which remained open to the public during the shoot. [snip]
Eventually the woman turned around to face the two, and they helped her over the railing to safety. Bon Jovi talked to the woman and hugged her.
A representative for the singer said Bon Jovi would not be commenting on the incident.
Couldn't help but think of Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There For You." Good on him for his decency and willingness to engage in a fraught situation.
Worth noting: In the U.S., the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
(Screenshot: Bon Jovi, right, and production assistant talk to woman in distress / via AP)
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Without this story I would not have known about the the JBJ Soul Foundation and the great work it does. How wonderful that the suicidal woman had the best possible advocate nearby and how wonderful that JBJ and his wife do good works every day!
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