The Jackson Family stands on stage at the closing of the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7th in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, the iconic pop star, died at the age of 50 less than two weeks ago.
At the end of the service, Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson said this:
“Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine,” the 11-year-old said. “And I just wanted to say I love him so much.”
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Tha little girl made me cry. I don’t care what anyone says, those were his children. He was a damn good father to them
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Very heartfelt memorial! I was surprised the occasion was as “Christian” as it was given the family history. Prayerfully, I hope they come around to know that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the LIFE!
Beautiful Tribute to MJ. I was crying like a baby. He will forever live on. King Of Music !!!
I can’t even front, Usher & Paris really had me going,
especially when Usher touched his casket………..It was all over 4 me, I couldn’t hold back…………..MAN!!!
now we can all see that the jackson family is a really close family and you can clearly see those kids love their family i really hope they get to stay with them
to see paris get so emotional like that was heartbreaking..i think we tend to forget sometiems that michael is human
his kids will surely miss him
she was the sweetest thing, my heart goes out them.
The service was classy, heartfelt, sad, and spiritual. I cried a couple of times. May you rest with the Lord Michael. You touched each of our hearts in a special way. We will always love you. You deserve the title they finally admitted today- The Greatest Entertainer that ever lived!
i dont care what anyone says them kids are beautiful..all of them
janet looked amazing..i loved how she was wearing pearls
This was the single most moving tribute I have ever witnessed…..when Paris says “Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father u can ever imagine and I wanna say I love him so much”,…My God that will stay with me forever….all the nay sayers, haters and what have u can take the express route to hell….we have seen Micheal was a great father, son, brother, friend and the greatest entertainer to EVER live.. anyone who was not touched by this seriously needs to check if they have blood runing through their veins……….I will try and smile though my heart is aching..its hard …..but we were all better for knowing Micheal and I am happy at least to have lived to enjoy his music and admire him as a person….he will never b forgotten. R.I.P
Beautiful Family too, im so heartbroken. I hope the children get to stay with the Jackson family, I felt the strong bond between all of them.
so unbelievably moving… yet beautifully done.
love you michael ♥
Such a well put Memorial…..I can morn no more, ive cried like 3 times today:(
His Children are so gorgeous, Always loved janet. My prayers are with the Jackson Family.
this was so hard to watch but i wouldn’t miss it for the world. i love this man to no end… god bless his soul and the jackson family
It really was a beautiful service. Better than what I was expecting. BET should really take note that this is how someone should be remembered. And one more thing… it really is ashamed that a post about Rihanna can get more comments than Michael Jackson did today. That chick got almost 400 comments the other day of those pics with Jay-Z in the club!
R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson! We love you!
@ JL — I was also surprised at how “christian” the service seemed.
my rep from texas gave a powerful speech.
i shed a few tears here and there, but i bawled when paris started crying.
i hate that i missed usher’s touching the casket.
that joe jackson seems like a strange man smh. i just don’t know what to think about him.
Angel JUST posted this. It’ll probably get more posts later on.
Aww @ Paris.
My heart goes out to the kids and Janet, Marlon and the rest of his brothers and sisters. Everyone looks so good, and they all have each others backs.
The world will never forget Michael or the Jackson family!
#10, I agree with everything that you have said. I am teary eye just reading what everybody has said. He will truly be missed and loved forever. I truly hope that now he can rest in peace for he was crucified here on earth. Love always Michael.
R.I.P. MIKE! YOU DID WHAT YOU CAME TO DO AND NOW IT SADDENS US THAT YOU HAVE TO GO BUT ONE DAY WE WILL GRACE YOR PRESENCE AGAIN! THANKS FOR BEING THE GREAT ENTERTAINER YOU WERE. THE MEMORIAL WILL ALWAYS BE A REMINDER OF YOUR GREATNESS! SOME PEOPLE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND BUT FOR THE ONES THAT DO WE WILL SPEAK GOOD OF YOUR NAME ALWAYS!
Paris eyes are beautiful
Al Sharpton speech was one of my favorites
I feel sorry for thoses children. I notice the youngest one “blanket” was hiding the whole time. Wow.
I can’t even watch TV without MJ getting talked about.
It’s kinda aggravating.
We have folks over there in Afghanistan and Iraq and wherever else dying for our rights
Or
Families are losing jobs like crazy nowadays
Or
Expensive college tuition (OMG!)
But a pop star’s death gets more attention.
Kinda sad.
The service was beautiful, im gonna miss Michael so much words can’t even describe. I was tryna keep it together while i was watching the service because i was watching it with my friends and i didn’t want them to see me cry, but i just broke down when i heard Paris speak
I recall knowing who Michael Jackson was before I could pronounce my full name. He was always family to me. I had four older brothers with big hair that would dance to the Jacksons music, so as a two year old I saw the Jacksons on TV and I couldn’t tell them apart from my brothers. (Hey I couldn’t count yet.)
By the age of five I was completely aware and in love with Michael Jackson. I recall wishing I was his Thriller co-star Ola Ray and that I had a blue leopard print outfit so that Michael would mistake me for her and walk with me and take me to the movies. I thought Michael was the most beautiful sight to see with his bright pearly white smile and big dreamy brown eyes. When I watched or listened to Michael Jackson, my heart smiled and I was happy and at peace. He gave my sad childhood moments of happiness.
Around the age of seven my Aunt took me to my first concert, The Jacksons Victory tour. I was so happy I danced the entire concert with a smile on my face.
As an adolecent I related to Michael, I could sense he had the spirit of a child. I was connected to him somehow.
His personal interviews revealed stories of a strict upbringing, somthing I was familiar with. I loved him even more.
I never questioned his actions I always knew where he was coming from. My connection was so amazing that I recall getting a newly released cd, knowing the words he wrote to the songs as I listened to the lyrics for the very first time. I have never been like that with any other musician but Michael Jackson. I knew where he was coming from and I knew where he was going. I felt his love, joy, and pain.
Growing up he inspired the way I danced, dressed, and wrote poetry. I share his tremendous love for children ability to help others, vegetarianism, reclusiveness, love of hats and sunglasses and what others consider essentric ways.
Michael Jackson posed for a picture for me although I never had the chance to meet him. In 2002, a friend of mine was working in a store in LasVages where he was shopping. She had just returned from her break and was told Michael Jackson was in the store. She ran after him before he could leave and told him that she had a friend named Jamillah in Cleveland that was in love with him and would love a picture of him. Being the gentleman as always, he obliged and posed for a photo wearing a red shirt. She called me after he left saying you wouldn’t believe who I just met. When she told me the story I felt like I was there. I was so elated. I anticipated the arrival of that photo worse than a kid awaiting opening presents on Christmas day. Michael Jackson had just given me even more reason to love him.
Michael Joseph Jackson, a father, an entertainer, an innovator, a gentle soul, childlike, philanthropist, a genius,a legend, a gift from god and now an angel. And I
just cant stop loving him.
Through my pain and thru my sorrow and the promise of another tomorrow I will never let you part you are always in my heart.
His kids belong with his family, Joe and Katherine don’t even live together.There is no reason to take those beautiful kids away. I will keep the family in prayer
What a beautiful tribute to the KING!! MJ will forever live!! Long Live the KING!!
I’m actually crying right now. When Paris spoke, everything became so real for me. Michael Jackson, the physical being is gone, but his music, spirit, and legendary career will forever remain. The next generation has truly missed out. I’m blessed to even have lived in his lifetime.
VERY EMOTIONAL TO WATCH BUT WE WILL CONTINUE TOO KEEP HIS MUSIC ALIVE. NOT ONLY WAS HE A GREAT TALENT BUT I BELIEVE THAT ARTIST THAT MAKE A HUGE IMPACT ON NOT ONLY PEOPLE BUT THE WORLD ARE GIFTS FROM GOD. & MIKE WAS THE GREATEST GIFT FROM GOD & HIS HARD WORK WILL NEVER DIE. HE IS THE KING OF NOT ONLY POP BUT MUSIC PERIOD. PAY RESPECT WHERE ITS DUE. LOSING HIM IS LIKE LOSING A FAMILY MEMBER, IT HURTS DEEPLY BUT WE MUST KEEP REMINDING OURSELFS THAT GOD HAS HIM NOW & HE’S FEELING NO PAIN & IS LOOKING DOWN & SMILING ON ALL OF US. REST IN PEACE KINGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THERE NEVER BE ANOTHER – NO1 CAN TOP MIKE, BELIEVE THAT…..
rest in peace my love!!!
WONDERFUL SERVICE…..they are in my prayers…loved the brother’s glove idea…and janet simply looked divine
That was a beautiful and touching memorial service..definitely fit for a KING! I’m still in mourning but that was so celebratory and warm.
Rest and Rock In Peace, Michael Jackson!
You’ve left the building and entered the kingdom.
You are gone and hopefully NEVER forgotten…LONG LIVE THE KING!
His kids are gorgeous. Blanket seems to be hiding….
His kids are going to have to fight hard to stay out of the spotlight now.
But Paris’ words brought me to tears…
I cried the minute that this came on and I got very teary eyed when Paris spoke and started crying he was a damn good father to all 3 of his kids and he will live forever
LONG LIVE THE KING R.I.P Michael Jackson
That lil Paris is gonna follow in the family footsteps. She had the courage to not just speak before thousands in the ARENA but she was speaking to millions watching it on television. Her love and grief touched me tremendously today. There’s a light in that little girl. I look forward to seeing how that light will shine.
Very emotional to watch!! I love the way the Jackson’s family have pulled together as one strong unit to support Michael.
I wish all the negativity would just stop in the media. After seeing little Paris cry it really hit home that this was a MAN and he was a DAD and he was LOVED, especially by his kids!!
MJ’s kids belong with the Jackson’s…that is their REAL family…to hell with Debbie Rowe
SHUT THE HELL UP @23 YOU IDIOT.
That was the most touching service I ever seen……..it still hurts he that is no longer here. }God bless his children and the jackson family.
Michael Jackson’s memorial service was so, so, so good. My prayers go out to the family for opening their hearts to the fans who loved and respected Michael. I will keep the Jackson family in my prayers because they are truly worthy of much prayer for sharing Michael with all of us. It had to be hard for them and they showed an unselfish love for all.
So for that I say thank you Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Jackie, Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, Randy, Rebe, Janet and Latoya for lending Michael to all of us for all these years. God Bless Michael and may the Lord continuously be with you all.
This was a very emotional day for me….I loved the memorial service. It was beautiful, heartfelt, and a touching celbration to Michael’s life. I’m just so PISSED because I feel that the media killed him. Just like Marlon said “How much riducule is one person supposed to take?” He was in so much emotional pain thats why I believe he was using meds to sleep. I grew up in the 80s listening to Michael and I was blessed enough to see him live @ the Victory Tour in December of 1984@ Dodger Stadium. It was the BEST concert EVER!!! Michael is with the LORD now, and I’m SOOOO happy that no one can ever hurt him again EVER! And all those evil people who wanted to tear him down will get theirs on judgement day!! MISS U MICHAEL, LOVE U!!! UR THE BEST ENTERTAINER EVER!!
I teared up at some parts of the service, like when the casket was brought in by some of Michael’s brothers (don’t remember which ones I saw carrying it) when Brooke Shields spoke, and some other times but when Paris spoke – I lost it. I was fine the whole service but at that point I couldn’t hold back the tears. I really hope the kids get to stay with Katherine Jackson.
Loved just about every moment of the memorial.
Michael will always be remembered.
@ #23 MJ deserves all the attention from the media because the media tortured him for many years in life so its only fair they cover his passing . Those issues you raised are important but this is MJ’s time to shine once again. I’m sick of people complaining about the MJ coverage he DESERVED it all because he WAS, IS and WILL ALWAYS be the greatest!!! That other news will still be news once the MJ coverage fades away in a few weeks
i cried throughout the ENTIRE service!!! i completely broke down more when i watched shaheen perform……. heard brooke shield’s speech….. watched usher’s performance (when he touched the casket… i was done!!!)….. and lastly hearing paris speak of her father!!!… mj always has been and always will be the greatest entertainer…. i grew up with him…loved animals because of him… did charity work because of him!!!… he was my inspiration for many things!!! i’ll be forever grateful…. forever thankful!!!…. i love you mike!!! xoxo
May God keep this family. I was sad, but lost it when Paris spoke of her father. Paternity test that emotion a$$holes!!! The bond that those kids showed with their aunts and uncles and grandmother and The King speaks more that anything the media and nay sayers could ever try to verbalize. I especially want to reach out to Prince I. He has that same look of sorrow, detachment and growing anger in his eyes that I did when I buried my parents. Those feelings ate me up until I was 20. I pray that Mike’s family keep those kids safe and happy. It’s going to be tough on them. R.I.P to The King…
oh yeah… i even took off work today to be able to watch everything!!!… i live about an hour from the staples center… out of respect for the wishes of the family and authorities…. i stayed home like we were asked!!!
and Little Blanket with a doll in his daddy’s likeness…aww
Heartbreaking.
TO MJJ # 35
I agree with you about Paris…I just have this feeling that shes going to become something great in life. Also the same for her brothers.
@23 We talk about that stuff everyday. Its on the news, in the paper. We all know these things are going on. Can MJ get his day? He was the best artist on the planet.
Paris speech made me cry the memorial was so beautiful… I feel michael would have loved it my heart goes out to his family and especially his kids
Paris speech was heartfelt
Those are his children – just because they’re are not fully black doesnt mean. Those kids do not belong to him. The children are a product of a white women and black man. Michael never created seperation – such a diversie persona. Doesnt matter if your ”Black or white”.
Blanket is very cute. He resembles Michael. Paris such a sweet girl. The older one i can see abit of Michael. God bless them. It going to be hard. I hope they stay with Katherine.
Even from my T.V box i felt a vibe. Good to them altogether.
I saw that little doll of Michael – Blanket had. bless him.
it was a very heartfelt service. i am a member of the COGIC (church of god in christ), and all they needed was one of our ministers to SET IT OFF UP IN THERE!!! haha. but really i was emotional throughout the service. NO ONE will ever be as famous as michael. NO ONE will be as charitable as he was. NO ONE will ever replace him. he’s in a better place now. AWAY from the media that ripped him to shreds!!!
rest in peace mike, i love you!!!!
wooooooooooohh
Paris, had me crying my eyes out.
Blanket ant the doll..too cute
I pray for the family
@23 u truly r a special kind of asshole arn’t u…………u think the tributes to micheal r too much?….. and yet u took the time to look up this post and comment…like i said b4 u can take the express route to hell!
@45(Queen) Yeah I live an hour away too…I also listened to the wishes of the fam and stayed in the comfort of my home….although I tried like hell 2 get tix!! lol @#53 (Bad Bad B#tch) “NO ONE will ever be as famous as michael. NO ONE will be as charitable as he was. NO ONE will ever replace him. he’s in a better place now. AWAY from the media that ripped him to shreds!!!”
AMEN!!! Couldn’t say it ANY BETTER!!!
To #23 SANTORO
Why comment on a social blog that’s about MJ’s death if it’s soo “aggravating” to you? There are many news websites that are still talking about the war and etc. So if MJ’s memorial isn’t important to you, DON’T COMMENT. Keep your negativity to yourself and go read a book or something. You’re truly not compelled to read the blogs or turn on the television. I truly don’t understand people like you…
Now that I got that off my chest…
The memorial was perfect. Michael Jackson is someone I grew up listening to and it still seems unbelievable that he’s gone. I truly feel he was misunderstood by the media and I’m thankful that he is finally living in peace. God bless MJ.
this has nothing to do w/ the racial componet but i remember back in 1977 watching the elvis presley funneral procession. how media and everyone made the big deal of the “all white funeral cars/precession”. but when i saw on TV the all black funeral procession of cars my heart swole up w/ pride. and i see what it means to feel it when they say glory glory hallleuah is truth IS marching on….. thank you jackson family
Blanket reminds me of Michael. He was so shy in timid and understandably so.
But Paris… that girl was so courageous to speak in front of everyone. And not just then. The whole service she seemed the most attentive and moved. The first to stand up during the ovations in her father’s honor. I don’t know… I saw something in her. I predict amazing things in her future if her spirit remains the same and nourished.