You never quite know what each day will bring. Sometimes everything flows smoothly without a hitch, while on other days, you might end up doing something truly remarkable.
Being a hero is not an everyday occurrence, but Jon Bon Jovi recently got the chance to step into such a role. When footage of his actions on a Nashville bridge circulated, he was celebrated as a hero.
The 62-year-old rock legend was seen alongside a woman and talking to another woman who had climbed over the railing of the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville. Their aim was to convince her to come back and not end her life.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shared CCTV footage of the incident on their social media. It appears the singer was filming a music video on the bridge, yet it remained open to the public.
In the footage, Bon Jovi is seen approaching the distressed woman and speaking to her. Accompanied by another woman, they both engaged the potential jumper in conversation. Gradually, the woman turned to Bon Jovi, and together they assisted her back over the railing to safety.
Before they walked away from the bridge, he gave her a warm hug.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department praised the musician on X, saying: “A shout out to @jonbonjovi and his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Ped Bridge Tue night.
“Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”
Chief John Drake added: “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”
Fans of Bon Jovi took to the internet to voice their gratitude for his actions that day. Not all of us may get such a chance, but when we do, Bon Jovi showed us the way.
