VIDEO: John Travolta thanks EMT for trying to save Jett

Marcus Garvey, the chief of the Bahamian EMT crew that responded to the call from John Travolta's home, has given an interview about Jett Travolta's death.

Garvey tells Radar how rescue workers tried to save Jett as John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston looked on in horror and how John and Kelly rode with Jett in the ambulance.

To watch the video, click here.

When Garvey arrived at the Travoltas' home, Jett had been moved into a hallway where a doctor was performing CPR on the unconscious boy.  "There was a minimum amount of blood," Garvey said, adding that Jett had no pulse or respiration.

Kelly wanted to know: "Is he breathing? Are you helping him? Are you getting him back? Is he coming back?"

Garvey answered: "We are still trying."

Garvey says John was holding his son's hand and saying, "Come on, Jett."

Garvey told Radar that a tearful Kelly was also rubbing Jett's hand, saying, "Come on baby, come on Jett."

Jett was pronounced dead at the hospital. When the ordeal was over, John Travolta wanted to express his gratitude to Garvey for his effort.

"He tapped me on the shoulder and said, 'Good job, good job."

Now that's a class act.

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Comments

[michelle]

I just want to say to John & Kelly how sorry I am about there son. Im a mother and I would never want to feel that lost...u are in my prayers...

Michelle Perez

[Jake Noecker]

John I am so so sorry. If u remeber this line from the Punisher when he says, "that i am upset when a sport team loses or when im late for work, I dont know what i feel know." I sorta know what your going through because 2 years ago when i was 9 I lost my best friend from brain cancer. I know its nothing like what ur going through. Good luck going through this crap, and im sure that soon enough u will not be as brocken hearted as you are now. although u had the worst thing that will ever happen to u it will get better. Im going through a tough time too, because my dad is a drunk, im poor, and my parents are divorced. Please email me at noeckerje@yahoo.com. Good luck.

[Joy Mane]

I sincerely hope people leave the Travolta family alone during this time of grieving. There are insensitive idiots out there who will blame them because of their faith. No parent should have to bury their child. My prayers and sincerest condolences go to the Travolta family.
Joy Mane, Wisconsin

[Pat Ordile]

My sincere condolences to the Travolta family on the loss of their precious son and brother.

[Linda Thomas]

Dear John, Kelly and Ella:

I can't begin to understand how you are feeling. To lose someone you love, especially when you love hard, is horrible. But to lose a child is incomprehensible.
My prayers are with you.
Love, Linda Thomas

[Lucille Smith]

Hi
I'm Shane's Mom. Shane had leukemia at 2 and now does have a seizure disorder since he was 7. His drug stopped working suddenly in 2008. His seizures turned from petite mauls to grand mauls. He had one grand maul, June, July and August finally we found a drug that would work after trial and error. He hasn't had a grand maul since August but has had what they call absence mauls. I know during our Son's seizures I constantly ask my husband is he breathing it is so devastating to watch. My heart goes out to John, Kelly and Ella

[Florida Resident]

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Travolta family. I was 8 when I lost my 16 year sister over 35 years ago. You will miss him everyday, but cherish the memories always and always know he is a part of your lives.

I hope the Florida Residence in Ocala and surrounding areas will let the family grieve in peace.

God Bless.

[Linda Thomas]

Dear John, Kelly and Ella:

I can't begin to understand or comprehend how you are feeling. Losing someone you love, especially when you love hard, is horrible. But to lose a child is the most tragic loss for any parent.
May God pour his blessings to you all.
Love, Linda Thomas

[Jennifer King]

To the Travoltas;

Please except our family's condolences on the loss of your beloved son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[Sharon]

John, Kelly, and Ella,
I'm so sorry for this tragedy in your life at this time. No words can express to how hurt we are for you. Our prayers are for our kind GOD to help you at this time and to find comfort knowing where he is today. GOD bless you all. Sharon

[Mollyann Lang]

Dear Travolta family,

My heart aches for your loss...May you find peace in Jett's memory and hope in human spirit - May GOD bless your family through this incrediable time of loss and protect and Preserve yoour beloved son, Jett in new journey.

Many tears for you and loved ones,

Single Mom, Dacula GA.

[Mollyann Lang]

Dear Lord,

I pray for the Travolta family from now until the end. Such a model family to the average and any level of civilization - I personally am devestated for their loss as are my children -our prayer's our with them.

May god bless them, hold them in his heart and heal them.

Many tears,

Single Mom - Atlanta, GA.

[Angela, Rob and Karina]

Dear Kelly , John and Ella, We know the pain and sorrow of loosing a child. Take care of eachother one day at a time. Your family is in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Rob, Angela and Karina
Evergreen Park, IL.

[REENIE]

JOHN AND KELLY& ELLA BLUE

I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JETT. IT'S SO HARD TO LOSS A CHILD. I FEEL FOR YOU ALL.
PEACE
LOVE
REENIE

[Brenda]

My heart goes out to the family, I lost my only brother 20yrs ago, it was very hard on our family ..I do know the pain you are feelin and you're asking yourselves WHY? I hope we Im in heaven, our creator can answer us....My prayers and thoughts are with the Travolta's family...God Bless his Soul..and God Bless the Family...Keep the Faith, that is how I keep goin, my mom lost two of her children, and I watched her buried them both...there is nothin in the world more painful , is a child passing b4 it parent...it makes your heart NUMB! EMPTINESS.. Leave them mourn alone over their son Jett...they need each other right now...and the public/fans prayers and kindness.. My brother was my rock, just as I know Jett was the family rock... Kelly , my heart goes out to you, for you are a mother who has lost a child suddenly and asks ourselves WHY? its tuff, and its goin to be tuff for awhile...dont forget you still have a beauitful lil daughter ELLA..who has losted her only brother too...She is goin to have pain too....Love/Hugs to the Family...Brenda Lee Sevcik..Winnipeg, Mb. Canada....

[John, Kelly and Ella]

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.~~~May the Lord give you strength and comfort during your time of loss. Our prayers go out to you and Kelly and Ella.
In our prayers~~~The DeLora's

[Greg]

Definitely a class act by a well respected man. Very sad and unfortunate for this to happen to them. Altho, quite inappropriate for the emt to be interviewing or discussing his call and his patient. John's a great guy and it's a shame that horrible things happen to such great people!

[Engelbrecht]

Dear Travolta family! I am very sorry for your loss, my prayer is that God will help you through all of this. We never understand why things should happen, i pray and believe that you will come out stronger at the end of this journey!
Leana.

[Linda Thomas]

Dear John, Kelly and Ella:

I can't begin to understand how you are feeling. To lose someone you love, especially when you love hard, is horrible. But to lose a child is incomprehensible. May God pour his blessings on you all.
Love, Linda Thomas

[Rebecca]

Dear Travolta Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your lost. We pray that God give's you all the strenght that you need to deal with this lose.

Love The Paris Family

[lori]

Jett was a special and loving son for his parents and special too his sister I am so sorry that has come too an end

[Shannon Gertsch]

Travolta family,

You are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. No parent should have to bury a child. Allow yourself to grieve. Please residents and media Allow them to grieve in Peace. You have always been a class act, as a father, husband and actor. My thoughts are with you and your family. Shannon

[Jon651]

When I read that Marcus Garvey, the "chief of the EMS crew" that tried in vain to resuscitate Jett Travolta went to the press to discuss the details of this incident my jaw literally hit the floor. Speaking as a long-time professional paramedic and EMS supervisor for a large fire/EMS agency I can say that Mr. Garvey shattered the covenant that we make with those who call for our services - professionalism, respect, and (above all) confidentiality. In the US, not only is what he did an ethical breach, but a gross violation of almost every law enacted to protect a victim's privacy and confidentiality. I can't imagine it being any different in the Bahamas.

The most Mr. Garvey should have done was to confirm that he was present on the scene of the incident but refer all questions to the family. By seeking out the spotlight for nothing more than his personal vanity (and possibly his personal profit), he has cloaked himself in the foul odor of self-serving unprofessionalism, thereby tainting the rest of the EMS community by association. If he worked for me, he'd be unemployed before his next shift started.

How many people in dire need will now think twice about calling for emergency services because they may have justifiable concerns about their privacy? The Travolta family implicitly asked several things of the responding EMS crew, the least of which was that Mr. Garvey keep his trap shut. I honestly hope that the family drags this fool publicly and painfully through the civil court system, and I would gladly offer my expert testimony against him if they asked.

Jon651