John Mayer shares touching post about loss in Los Angeles wildfires
John Mayer shared a touching post about losing sentimental items in the Los Angeles wildfires.
The 47-year-old musician posted a picture of a folder on his Instagram on Thursday, January 9, and reflected on how painful it can be to lose sentimental items and keepsakes – as thousands of people have lost their homes Faced with this cruel reality.
“This is the most valuable thing I own. This is a portfolio of photos of my father, covering his life from infancy, educator, husband and father. It is the only thing in his life that has survived over time. Evidence,” Mayer wrote in the post’s lengthy caption. “These are the ‘documents’ you read about people taking from their homes. When you hear someone say they lost everything in a fire, that’s most, if not all, of everything.
Mayer continued, “Those who said they were going to be fine still have their folders and albums. Those who are heartbroken have lost them. Behind the immeasurable loss of life is the loss of evidence of life.
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The “Clarity” singer added that he was thinking of those who suffered such “devastating” losses in the fire.
“I don’t practice prayer, but tonight I will pray for everyone who no longer has these items. This has nothing to do with art and collectibles. These photos, letters, rings, glasses, the things we keep are reminders that we My loved ones are here,” Mayer added. “May those who have lost so much find some hope and support from family and friends. Stay safe, take care of yourself and others, and believe that humanity and all that it encompasses, although sometimes hard to see, is still alive and well. This is truly devastating.
Following the post, the musician confirmed that he had not lost his home in Los Angeles.
“Just to clarify: I’m safe, very lucky, I’m still in LA, but I have my files close to me. ❤️,” he wrote in the comments.
The post seemed to resonate with his followers, with many agreeing with Mayer in his comments section.
Among them are Bob Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo, She revealed that she packed away sentimental items that were once hers. Full house star as she prepares to evacuate her home. (Saget died in January 2022 at the age of 65).
“John is so beautiful. So real. I can only imagine how precious everything in that folder is to you. “When you said glasses, I was sad because those were the first things I packed when I was getting ready to evacuate. Something. As far as I can tell, Bob’s glasses, many of his clothes and personal items are completely irreplaceable. Thank you for putting this into perspective, that’s what you’re good at…explaining the hard to explain.
According to officials, an estimated 9,000 homes were damaged or destroyed in the fires. The Guardian. Since Tuesday, fires have ravaged parts of the exclusive Pacific Palisades area, Malibu, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills. celebrities include Billy Crystal, Milo Ventimiglia and Paris Hilton was one of those who lost their home to the fire.
