Actor and Hero James Woods Tries to Save Veteran’s Life — and May Have

Wow.

Covering entertainment as it relates to politics, I write mostly about the uninformed doing the unimpressive. But James Woods keeps piercing the darkness (see here and here).

On Monday night, apparently, a veteran tweeted that he planned to commit suicide. Though that tweet has been deleted (along with, it seems, his account), a perusal of James’s tweets tell the backstory.

James reached out to the man, in a campaign to save his life.

Reading the actor’s tweets, it’s heartwarming to learn of his empathy and care for others, including strangers.

Wait — I thought right-wingers are callous, heartless, evil blights on society?

Woods put himself out there, in more ways than one. He told the former marine that he, too, deals with times of depression. He made himself available to talk, indicating a true concern for his fellow man.

Enjoy the series of tweets below, remembering that this is a multiple-Oscar-nominated celebrity. As he continues to prove (like he did here), they’re not all living in narcissistic La-La Land.

Tell me where you are. https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

We can talk. I don’t care what anybody thinks. Do you? Let’s have a conversation. Just you you and I. https://t.co/0ZD0YU6pFx

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

Someone said you’re Andrew. In Orlando? Im not trying to trap you. Let’s just talk. You also have your dog. Your little schnoot. Boy or girl? https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

I’m following you now, so you can DM me. We can talk privately. Or we can talk openly right here. Lot of people worried about you right now. https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

James told the veteran he’s not alone, and that he could be someone else’s inspiration to hang on.

So think about this. A lot of vets, I understand, have come to where you are tonight. If you could just push this decision off tonight, at least, maybe you would also inspire another vet to seek help. You could save another man, too. By waiting to do this. https://t.co/L5NiEbQv5j

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

I’m driving cross country. Sitting in a motel room. I have all night. I know that sounds dorky, but here I am! I would love to talk. Just talk. I won’t push you into anything. https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

So I’m see that Andrew’s tweet has been deleted. Andrew, don’t feel embarrassed that you reached out in the darkness. Nobody thinks you’re foolish for that. You know every one of us reaching out to you right now has some depression, too. I’ll say it. I do.

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

The situation grew more bleak.

His entire account is closed down. I’m told I can no longer DM him.

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

Woods tried to find him.

Did he make any reference to where he was in Orlando? A park, or a bar, or any specific reference?

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

He notified the authorities.

Hello, @OrlandoPolice. A man named Andrew MacMasters just said on @Twitter that he is sitting in a parking lot and is going to kill himself. He’s sitting with his dog, a black lab, possibly in a WalMart parking lot. Can you do a #WelfareCheck? He is a Marine Vet. His tweet: pic.twitter.com/8DwqWVVkhC

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

He’s in Maitland. Calling PD there now.

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

Andrew wasn’t at his home address. @PoliceMaitland is getting assistance from neighboring agencies. They are really on this.

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

Do you know many people who would do this? Who would make this kind of attempt to preserve the life of someone they’ve never met?

If only Andrew could see the THOUSANDS of fellow Americans who are pulling for him. It’s like he’s lost behind enemy lines and we are cheering him home, willing him to survive. Andrew, do this for the “other 21” vets a day who don’t make it home from the darkness. Stay alive!

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

A veteran thanked James for his effort, and for his support of America’s Brave:

There are so many in Hollywood who pay lip service to us veterans, or demonize us. I just want you to know that we really appreciate those who take action and stand with us in our times of need. We love you Mr Woods, thank you for all you do.

— BoondockRigger (@BigEd92R) November 20, 2018

Woods replied with an endorsement of fellow Hollywood military supporter, Forrest Gump’s Gary Sinise.

Thank you. By the way @GarySinise has a fantastic foundation that helps vets. I’ve known Gary for years, and he’s the real deal. https://t.co/wThQekSJQO

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

And then, good news:

I’m hoping this is true. I think now he probably needs less focus on him from all of us, while his loved ones give him the solace he needs. Thanks to all of you who worked to save a valuable life. My heart breaks for the other 21 vets and others who didn’t make it tonight. https://t.co/p5oskKIUrl

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018

What a class act.

Tinseltown can often seem like a mass of breathtakingly delusional, wholly disconnected buffoons, playing with — in the words of e.e. cummings — “the bigness of [their] littleness.”

With his concern and efforts, James demonstrated that he’s big where it counts — his heart.

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