Erik Estrada -- Please Pray for My Son

Erik Estrada issued the following statement to TMZ:

"My wife and I have been informed that my adult son Brandon has been involved in an incident, Brandon informed us recently that he has had 'stress' and "pressure' at college and has elected to see an on-campus psychologist, of which I told him that it was a good idea to talk to someone about his feelings and condition. I have been made aware through this incident that he has been on some kind of medicine for stress and or depression. I was unaware he was taking any kind of medicine until this incident, as he does not live with us. I would like to thank all of the women and men of law enforcement as well as Northwest airlines for helping my son when he was clearly not able to help himself. I am sorry that other passengers had to be negatively affected by this incident and thank all of them for helping my son. He now can get help that he clearly needs. Please reach out to my son in your prayers during this time of need and I thank you for all of your support."

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1. That statement deserves a big o' BITCH, PLEASE!

Posted at 3:52PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Tim

2. Wow. Although I'd edit this statement for punctuation, it's otherwise very well written. Bully for Eric.

Posted at 3:39PM on Dec 21st 2007 by LuckyLou

3. What a nice and heart felt message his dad wrote. Not placing blame on anyone or getting mad about what the airlines did. That is a VERY responsible father!!

Posted at 3:42PM on Dec 21st 2007 by miscardy

4. Wow ,now thats class !He isnt making excuses for his child ,thats refreshing for Hollywood !

Posted at 3:44PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Team ...ahhhh whatever ...

5. Wow. I am simply amazed at the excellent response by the parents and appreciate their concern regarding the issue. Toying with a flight crew is like threatening the President or not paying taxes to the IRS! These are very serious matters indeed. I, for one, want to express my support to Erik Estrada and his wife and hope they have the capacity to help their son. Best of luck to your family.

Posted at 3:46PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Russ

6. Clearly Eric is distancing himself from his son. Though 18 is the legal age for many adult activities, a 20 year old is not an adult yet and needs the support of family.

Posted at 12:47PM on Dec 23rd 2007 by Annie B.

7. Way to go Ponch !

Posted at 4:12PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Will Ray

8. You got my prayers whenever you want Ponch!

Posted at 9:38PM on Dec 22nd 2007 by mar5195

9. Wow Tom your a real nut head!

Posted at 4:37PM on Dec 21st 2007 by xtc

10. i am very impressed......best wishes to the estrada family.

Posted at 5:05PM on Dec 21st 2007 by another day

11. If I were the people on that plane I would be sooo pissed.

Posted at 5:24PM on Dec 21st 2007 by c

12. That was a really nice and responsible response from this guys father. Im impressed.

Posted at 6:01PM on Dec 21st 2007 by MK

13. perfectly stated! Way to go!

Posted at 6:01PM on Dec 21st 2007 by hotchick

14. Very classy and responsible response from the Estrada family. My prayers are with your family.

Posted at 6:25PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Jeff

15. That was an excellent statement. It was both honest and humble...which is not always easy to do. I am especially impressed with the gratitude expressed toward the arresting agents. The Estrada family may consider Brandon and themselves prayed for here.

P.S. Eric, have you ever considered becoming Britney Spears' publicist? (Sorry...couldn't resist!)

Posted at 6:34PM on Dec 21st 2007 by InMyHumbleOpinion

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