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January 5, 2009

The Travolta Family: An Intimate Photo Album

Reps for John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have released a statement to "Extra" regarding the death of their son Jett, 16. The couple has also released intimate photographs of the tight-knit family prior to Jett's death, which can be seen in the gallery below.

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The statement reads: "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. 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 condolences 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.

With love,
John, Kelly and Ella"

An autopsy for Jett will reportedly be held on Monday in the Bahamas, where the tragedy took place.

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I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort as you go through the days ahead. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.


- Arta
Posted 01/04/09 06:19 PM
 

Prayers to family in their time of need. God’s peace.


- CeeRee
Posted 01/04/09 06:19 PM
 

to john travolta and hife kelly preston my deepest sympathy fot the lost of your son jett.that is the hardest thing that parents have to face john you are the one of my best actors and to kno that you are suffering a tragic lost it really hurts but i kno with the love of god and love that you both share you will make it just hold on and cherish it.it will take sometime but you will make it i just beleave that once again i am very sorry for your lost muchlove


- marvin
Posted 01/04/09 06:12 PM
 

Dear John, Kelly and Ella:

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

POEM:
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.

~Author Unknown


- Bisi N.
Posted 01/04/09 06:08 PM
 

My heart and prayers go out to each of you, only God can give you the strength and courage that you need to get through this just as He did with me when I lost my beautiful son Brock at the age of 18, may God draw you all closer to his ever loving heart and wrap you all in His caring arms. Always remember Jett is there with you with the same love he always had for you and your love is with him too. You now have a beautiful angel in Heaven,
may he watch over each of you and help comfort you. God bless you all, love Jessie, (Campbelltown, Sydney, Australia)


- jessie
Posted 01/04/09 05:49 PM
 

I can not even imagine your heartache i have cried over your lose for days now I believe that you are such good people and this should never have happened to you take care I am so sorry for your lose Laurie Pittman


- laurie
Posted 01/04/09 04:58 PM
 

i just had one question.does scientology prevent people from getting medical care. do they have faith healers that heal the sick. don’t know too much about it.


- Anonymous
Posted 01/04/09 04:47 PM
 

Dear John, Kelly and Ella; please derive a small comfort in knowing; that so many thousands and thousands of your fans are praying with you, lighting candles and walking with you in the spirit of love. Much love, Donna Doreen Sonnenburg/Canada

Blessing of Healing

“May the Spirit of Wholeness be with you awakening healing power within. May the Spirit of Harmony restore rhythms of body, mind and spirit. May Love touch you, strengthen you and give you peace.”

Blessing: Pat Bergen CSJ


- Donna D. Sonnenburg
Posted 01/04/09 04:42 PM
 

Dear John, Kelly & Ella

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time.

God Bless
Elaine & Family


- Anonymous
Posted 01/04/09 04:32 PM
 

Having lost a son at age 18 I understand what you are going through. No words can express the pain you are going through, but by concentrating on the joy of your lives together in the past including your son and daughter, you will slowly heal. It has been 16 years this month since I lost my son and I still think about him every day. My 30 year old daughter is giving us our first grandchild in the spring and I wish her uncle would have been here to be a part of her life. Sadly, that cannot be. Concentrate on what you have left in your lives and eventually the pain of these last few days will fade and you will be able to smile more than you cry.


- M Guy
Posted 01/04/09 04:29 PM
 

To the entire Travolta Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Cindy


- Cindy
Posted 01/04/09 04:12 PM
 

Dear John, Kelly & Ella,

I really know how you are all feeling right now. I wish I could take away the pain you are feeling. I am not going to say the usual that time will heal all. Time you had with your son will be cherished forever. You will honor him in your own way.

Also greiving with the loss of two sons.

Sincerely, Ruth


- Ruth Weir
Posted 01/04/09 04:11 PM
 

Dear John, Kelly and family,
Jett will love on forever in your hearts and memories.My heart goes out to you all… I lost my brother when he was 23 but I know he is watching over us all.
Kia kaha….stay strong.
Aroha nui
Fiona NZ


- Fiona Brooks
Posted 01/04/09 03:58 PM
 

John and Kelly;

I offer my deepest sympathies at the loss of your son. I too lost a son 10 years ago, know the pain and the question “Why?” that can never be answered to your satisfaction. I hold you in my prayers for the process of grief that is so long and dark. The advise I would give to you is based on my own experience. I found that reaching out to others to comfort instead of withdrawing into my self and pain, I was comforted and began my own healing process. I also learned that in order to get through grief is to allow yourself to go through it. It is a process and there are stages.

Someone told me that grief comes in packages. The ones you open now are bone crushing. It takes your breath away. But with time, the crushing becomes less and the waves of pain not quite so intense until they are manageable.

I still think about my son every day, but with fondness, thankful for having known him, and hope that one day we will be reunited as promised. Blessings for you and your family.


- Connie
Posted 01/04/09 03:56 PM
 

John, Kelly and Ella,
Today would of been my son’s 19th birthday. He died at age 12. The loss is enormous but something beautiful remains. Jett will always be something beautiful to remain in your life.


- Andrea
Posted 01/04/09 03:17 PM
 

John, Kelly and Ella,
I was so shocked to hear of your sad news, cherish the memories and celebrate the times that you had with your son, my thoughts and prayers are with you

Carole


- Carole
Posted 01/04/09 03:04 PM
 

My deepest sympathy to the Travolta family. May their memories with Jett remain with them forever, and fill their hearts with the love they feel for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.


- Janet
Posted 01/04/09 03:03 PM
 

John, Kelly and Ella:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was a shock when I heard the news. Our prayers are with all of you. God bless. You are such a beautiful family.


- Marla
Posted 01/04/09 02:45 PM
 

John, Kelly and family,
I am so sorry for our loss. May it comfort you to know you will see him again some day. Cherish the time you had and remember even though his body is gone, his spirit will live in your hearts forever.
Gods Peace to You,
Lynda


- Lynda
Posted 01/04/09 02:39 PM
 

I would just like Kelly, John and Ella to know my condolences are with them, my prayers are with you.


- Lisa Masters
Posted 01/04/09 02:27 PM

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