Jason Aldean After Las Vegas Shooting: It’s Time To ‘Stand Together as One’
"We are all humans and we are all Americans and its time to start acting like it and stand together as ONE," Aldean shared in an emotionally charged Instagram post.
Jason Aldean is speaking up and on a mission to spread love following the frightful shooting that occurred during his set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sunday night (Oct. 1).
Just like many other attendees in the crowd that night, Aldean admitted he went through a range of emotions after what he witnessed before running for cover backstage during the incident. Going to his Instagram to express his grief and sorrow regarding the tragic events, Aldean called for unity between all Americans regardless of any differences people may have.
“Over the last 24 hrs I have gone through lots of emotions. Scared, Anger, Heartache, Compassion and many others. I truely dont understand why a person would want to take the life of another. Something has changed in this country and in this world lately that is scary to see. This world is becoming the kind of place i am afraid to raise my children in. At the end of the day we arent Democrats or Republicans, Whites or Blacks, Men or Women. We are all humans and we are all Americans and its time to start acting like it and stand together as ONE! That is the only way we will ever get this Country to be better than it has ever been, but we have a long way to go and we have to start now,” Aldean wrote in his social media statement.
Aldean continued on to share his heartfelt condolences with all those affected by the shooting, and acknowledged his support toward the loved ones connected to the victims. Urging followers to join together during this time of crisis, the country singer hopes his simple message reaches the hearts of many others to make a difference in the long run.
“My heart aches for the Victims and their families of this Senseless act. I am so sorry for the hurt and pain everyone is feeling right now and there are no words i can say to to take that pain away. Just know u all are in my heart and my prayers as we all go through this together. Time to come together and stop the hate! #stopthehate #prayforlasvegas,” Aldean concluded.
The shooting on Sunday night killed 59 people and injured more than 500 others. Police are still investigating the incident, and more details continue to come in as authorities search in greater proportion.
