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January 6, 2009

Jett Travolta Mourned

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"Extra" was on the ground at the Travolta family home in Ocala, Florida as John's plane touched down, as the family returned home after the tragedy in the Bahamas.

Reports are surfacing that the sprawling estate will be the site of Jett's funeral, which may be as early as tomorrow. "I think it's quite likely they would have it there," Splash News tells "Extra." "The family spends a lot of time there -- it's quite likely they would want Jett's ashes to be close to them." Friends of John and Kelly, including Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey, are rumored to be heading to Ocala to mourn.

Neighbors of the Travolta family in Ocala have been vocal with their support. "People love them here -- they do get out." said Dave Schlenker, the entertainment editor for the Ocala Star-Banner. "They never turn away an autograph -- they've been very good to this community."

John's Hollywood comrades have also expressed condolences on the loss. "Our prayers and our love are with them," Lisa Rinna tells "Extra" of Jett's death. "I can't even talk about it -- it's so horrific and it's just tragic."

People magazine's JD Haymen tells "Extra" that John shared an intractable bond with his son. "He really reached him on a level that no other person could. He was their son, first and foremost, and that's how he was treated. It didn't seem important to them to talk about what other obstacles he was facing."

On Jett's death certificate, the cause of death was listed as a seizure. "Extra" doctors weighed in on the subject -- suggesting that the fatal seizure may have been epileptic. "Describing something as a seizure disorder is less disturbing than epilepsy, where it really means the same thing in most cases," Dr. John Stern tells "Extra."

Some medical professionals still question whether or not Jett suffered from autism. "In general, people with autism are at greater risk for epilepsy," says Stern.

Keri Bowers, who worked with Travolta's brother Joey on a documentary about autism, denies reports of a rift between the brothers. "Absolutely not true," she said. "This has never been, to my knowledge, anything that was ever an issue between them, absolutely not."

Another "Extra" Lifechanger, Dr. Armand Dorian, tells "Extra" that many things can trigger a seizure, such as "not being on the appropriate medication, not on the appropriate dose, or not taking the medication if you have a seizure disorder."

Funeral plans have not been announced.

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My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My hear breaks with the thought of Jett leaving this world so young, he will be by your side always!

Holly
Windsor-Canada


- Holly
Posted 01/07/09 02:52 PM
 

No matter what belief a family lives by when a child is taken from us it is a grief to deep for words. May you find comfort in knowing that so many people take a moment each day to remember your precious child and hold your family close to their heart. Be strong you have a special Angel to help you walk through the rest of your days


- Jo
Posted 01/07/09 01:20 PM
 

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Travolta family. As a mother I can only imagine what they are feeling.

I wish the reporters etc, would just let them morn/bury their beloved son in peace. Without all the question about their religions, the cause of death etc.

It saddens me, that reporters etc have make their living off something that should only be the business of the people involved.

Candy


- Candy
Posted 01/07/09 11:41 AM
 

This is such a void for a young family to expierence. It doesn’t matter what Jett had or didn’t have. He was a 16 year old boy who has left too early for his family here on earth but I guess there’s a bigger plan.I know it’s hard for the fans to not be so curious and I guess nosey because John Travolta is loved by so many including me and his wife Kelly Preston is so great too. I’m a big fan of hers to. It’s really important at this time as fans , and I guess family, friends and just the concerned public to back off and be patient to whatever comes out that is offered to us as viewers, from our local or world wide news.I confess I was on the internet trying to find info as well but then it dawned on me I’m a protective parent too and how much would I share especially when Jett has a sister who must be expierencing something awful right now and needs her parents to focus on her not the public audience. My condolences to this poor family who has to go through this horrible loss. I will keep your entire family in my prayers including Jett that he may be in a wonderful place offering all of you strength. One note I found it interesting that I share a Birthday with Jett amd that my favorite number is 22 and I’m 22 years older than him.There are no words that will bring peace to your hearts.

A loving Fan Ornella~


- Anonymous
Posted 01/07/09 11:35 AM
 

My Heart goes out to the travolta family! they are in my thoughts and prayers! Jett’s physical body may not be there but his spirit remains, may he rest in peace and be forever in your hearts!

god bless


- yvonne
Posted 01/07/09 11:29 AM
 

May God comfort you and your family. I pray the Holy Spirit will keep you connected with your son’s spirit. May your memories grant you peace through the love of God.


- Regina
Posted 01/07/09 11:18 AM
 

determinism: the ability to direct or determine the actions of someone or something. Thus something done “on one’s own determinism” would be caused by the person himself, not by a force exterior to him.


SCIENTOLOGY BELIEFS


- determinism and scientology
Posted 01/07/09 10:51 AM
 

A proven fact, from and according to CoS documents is that the “church” IS against modern medicine and especially against drugs and psychology. One wonders what the autopsy discovered and one also wonders about the Depakote that the boy, according to Scientology lawyers, was on. When one is on Depakote and suddenly removed from it, it can bring on seizures. Being a leader in this cult it would be highly unusual for this boy to have been on this drug. Was he really on Depakote? If so is there any proof? When was he taken off from it and why? Considering the involvment of the CoS one wonders about a charge of homicide or murder. The CoS is NOT above such.


- Robert Rowley, Tucson, Arizona
Posted 01/07/09 09:39 AM
 

my prayers and thoughts to the travoltas and to our non famous deceased soldiers and their families who came home in body bags. such a tragedy.


- travoltas and our deceased soldiers too
Posted 01/07/09 09:28 AM
 

My thoughts and prayers are with you john kelly and ella in the loss of jett. always keep the memories of him with you and he will always be close in your hearts. god be with you all. cheryl e.


- cheryl
Posted 01/07/09 09:20 AM
 

SCIENTOLOGY BELIEFS: What is Operating Thetan or OT?

Operating Thetan is a spiritual state of being above Clear. Thetan refers to the spiritual being, and operating means here “able to operate without dependency on things.” An Operating Thetan (OT) is able to control matter, energy, space and time rather than being controlled by these things. As a result, an OT is able to be at cause over life.

- SCIENTOLOGY AND OT’S


- what is a thetan or ot in scientology
Posted 01/07/09 08:19 AM
 

god bless this family.no one knows no one but them and god.please leave alone


- billie
Posted 01/07/09 08:13 AM
 

SCIENTOLOGY AND E METER: ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS MOST COMMONLY ASKED BY MEDIA


What is the E-Meter and how does it work?

E-Meter is a shortened term for electropsychometer. It is a religious artifact used as a spiritual guide in auditing. It is for use only by a Scientology minister or a minister-in-training to help an individual locate and confront areas of spiritual upset.

By itself, the E-meter does nothing. It is an electronic instrument that measures mental state and change of state in individuals and assists the precision and speed of auditing. The E-Meter is not intended or effective for any diagnosis, treatment or prevention of any disease.

As stated earlier in this site, the mind is made up of mental image pictures which have mass and energy. When a person thinks a thought, looks at one of these pictures or re-experiences some painful memory, he is moving and changing the mental mass and energy of the mind.

What makes the E-Meter react is the impingement of these mental image pictures against the body. A person receiving auditing holds two plated cans which are hooked up to the electronic components of the meter. The meter sends a miniscule electrical current (approximately half a volt) through the body, about the same amount of current as in the average battery-powered wristwatch.

Changes in the mental masses of the mind affect the tiny flow of electrical energy generated by the E-Meter and this change is registered by movement of a small, sensitive needle on the face of the meter. A reaction which causes the needle to move indicates an area of upset or trauma and this guides the auditor in locating what should be addressed in auditing.

The E-Meter thus measures changes that are caused by the spiritual being in his own mind (i.e., the movement of mental masses around him) and in this capacity it is a religious artifact.

The E-Meter is used to help the individual who is being audited uncover truth. By locating areas of mental or spiritual trauma, the E-Meter helps both the auditor and the preclear locate exactly what to address in auditing


- SCIENTOLOGY AND E-METER
Posted 01/07/09 07:53 AM
 

To Kelly and John, it is a horrible thing for a parent to bury their child. It is not supposed to happen like that, but sometimes God has a reason for this. I am an aunt to two nephews who died,both at age two( one in 1986 in a horrific fire and one this past July, to cancer) and it ripped my heart out and caused me to question my faith, but somehow over time I’ve come to bare it. I still feel loss and pain, but it is a little easier now. I know at this time that seems unlikely, but just have faith and love for each other, stay close and remember all the wonderful times and experiences you’ve shared with Jett and someday you’ll smile again over those times. With Love and my deepst sympathy. Maureen


- maureen
Posted 01/07/09 07:51 AM
 

The loss (death) of someone you love is very sad and people try to say helpful things…which sometimes don’t make any sense. To ELLA: Mom and Dad may struggle with sadness (and you will too) but you can help them, like they can help you; by always keeping Jett in your HEART. When you keep him in your HEART; he (memories) is never too far away and you have HOPE. How lucky you are to have been his sister (mom or dad)and experienced the joy of his special LOVE (which, of course, you will never forget if you keep him in your HEART always). Katrina Palm Beach Gardens, Florida


- Katrina Palm Beach Gardens FL
Posted 01/07/09 07:18 AM
 

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS MOST COMMONLY ASKED BY MEDIA


What is Dianetics?

Dianetics spiritual healing technology can help alleviate such ailments as unwanted sensations and emotions, irrational fears and psychosomatic illnesses (illness caused or aggravated by mental stress). The word Dianetics comes from the Greek words dia, meaning through and nous, soul. The full and proper definition of Dianetics is what the soul is doing to the body through the mind.

Before L. Ron Hubbard published the fundamentals of Dianetics in 1950, prevailing scientific thought held that man’s mind was his brain, nothing more than a collection of cells and neurons. IQ was considered unimprovable and personality fixed.

Dianetics technology changed all that. Its effectiveness, astonishing in many cases, has been documented in a multitude of case histories over nearly half a century of application.

Dianetics uncovers the source of unwanted sensations and emotions, accidents, injuries and psychosomatic illnesses, and sets forth effective handlings for these conditions. Further research into the spiritual aspects of Dianetics led to the discovery of Scientology.

Scientology, on the other hand, is the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, to universes and to other life. Through the practice of Scientology one can increase his spiritual awareness and ability and realize his own immortality


- self healing?????
Posted 01/07/09 07:14 AM
 

Parents should never have to bury their children, it is a pain beyond pain. My heart goes out to the Travolta family…May u find relief knowing that he is in the best place on earth, with God. God Bless


- Sylvia Molina
Posted 01/07/09 07:12 AM
 

Question: “Do we have an appointed time of death?”

Answer: The Bible tells us that “all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16). So, yes, God knows exactly when, where, and how we will die. God knows absolutely everything about us (Psalm 139:1-6


- do we have an appointed time of death?


- god knows our time
Posted 01/07/09 06:46 AM
 

My sympathy goes out to the Travolta Family and any family that has lost a child (especially unexpectedly). Extra you need to stop. Let this family have it’s privacy. Even though it is a celebrity family. They are human beings first and I think it’s just awful.Why not report on families all across the country like this? No you wouldn’t. This also goes for the show that comes on before you. ENOUGH!!!!


- CBrown
Posted 01/07/09 06:20 AM
 

Travoltas,

Our family is still in shock over your family’s loss. As a mother, I could never imagine having to bury a child, it’s supposed to be the other way around. You both were so blessed with Jett in your lives and all the miracles that came with Jett. You are a strong and gifted family, Jett will continue with you in everyting that you do. My son wrote this yesterday when learning about Jett. “I will hold you in my dreams until I can hold you in my arms” it’s called-it’s beautiful. For a 21 year old it’s admirable to see such passion and understanding these days. We wish you some sort of peace, but know that you know it’s going to be a long road ahead for you, in time, God will show you the path. You are all in our prayers!

The Carlson’s


- Cassandria Lucianna
Posted 01/07/09 03:25 AM

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