On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Clay Aiken wrote a touching tribute to his friend, Jerome Bell and his daughter, J’viera Bell.  The article is posted on Clay’s Professional Facebook page and is beautiful.  I hope you will all take a moment to read it.  CLAY’SFACEBOOK

J’viera Bell was probably 9 years old the first time I met her. She was backstage on the Idol tour with her dad, Jerome, who had been assigned to me as security. She was a bit shy then, but over the years I have had the privilege of watching her grow from that shy little girl into a precocious and sarcastic teenager and then a contentious college student and now a mature and sophisticated young woman.
Her dad, Jerome, has been one of the most constant and loyal and trustworthy people I have ever known. He’s been by me for years as not just a colleague and friend, but often as a father figure (something I don’t think he signed up for, but a role he has played with more wisdom and grace than I could have ever imagined) and mentor.
Today, that incredible friend, Jerome, walked that beautiful young woman, J’viera, down the aisle and gave her hand to her groom, Evan Mobley.
I wasn’t able to be there, but I am so proud of both of them, and I probably would have drowned them in tears anyway. I’m so glad to know them and have them both in my life. 
I wish J’viera and her husband a lifetime of joy.
Congratulations J’viera and Evan.
And, congratulations Jerome!

The following are some fun pictures of Jerome!!

Yes, that is Jerome as he supports Clay!

Thank you, Jerome, for being a true friend to Clay and keeping him on a safe path through some difficult times!

And…Congrats to your beautiful daughter!!