REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON: THE JACKSON FAMILY AT THE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Tuesday, July 7, 2009

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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226.
KIDDO
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
Wow, Like I was telling my friends, no matter what any one says about this man, you can’t deny that he is and will always be THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN MY GENERATION AND AFTER!
I truly believe Mike has done what he was sent here to do and that was too make us all D-A-N-C-E!
IN THE WORDS OF MIKE ( IT AIN’T TOO MUCH FOR ME TOO JAM!)
Luv you always Michael your biggest fan Kiddo!
227.
D
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
Debbie Rowe needs to fall back.. or forward.. whichever is easier for her.. you not only gave up custody.. you accepted a check to do so. In fact, I have really respected how she has been dealing with this.. it is just the media trying to probe her on.. printing lies and saying she said certain things. Michael left a will and it was clear that he wanted his mother in charge.. if not, then Diana Ross.. these are 2 women that Michael trusted with all his heart..
And those kids look like Michael. LOL! Especially Blanket… and that pic of him peeking over the program with his big scared eyes has just made me teary.. it is ok, baby.. God and your family will watch over you. Brush these haters off your shoulder. The media are a bunch of vultures.
Paris is gorgeous.. damn! And with her red nails.. oh! She is fierce.. and they way she bravely put her foot forward and spoke her mind and spoke up for her daddy.. just made me cry. And the oldest.. so strong.. was stronger than me, I can tell you that. These are some good looking kids.. go ahead, Michael.. everything this man put out was beautiful..
A truly wonderful family. May God bless them.
228.
mebony68
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
that was the best memorial ever. they really had some great singers …. not the general singers that always sing at the festivities… and that little boy from britain sang that song for real… reebie look like the mom all the way….it was two of the brothers I couldnt recognize at all I think it was randy and marlon….Michael Jacksons little girl spoke well… she cried but her dad past away… so she hurting alot but like I said the memorial was nice, sweet and peaceful
229.
KIDDO
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
@ D
well said, this family has proven to all that they are a close family, I was looking at how Michael kids act around Janet and the rest of the family, they don’t seem at all too me like they were kept away from them like the media put out there, you can see these kids truly love their grandmother, uncles and aunts, like I love mine!
Wow, you see how the media just write shit and people just eat it up!
Even if Debbie Rowe did want these kids, look like too me they would not want to be with her anyway!
Michael knew what he was doing when he left her ass out of that will, what mother in her RIGHT mind would take money over her own flesh and blood.
Again I say well done Mike!
230.
Richard J
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
well said, this family has proven to all that they are a close family, I was looking at how Michael kids act around Janet and the rest of the family, they don’t seem at all too me like they were kept away from them like the media put out there, you can see these kids truly love their grandmother, uncles and aunts, like I love mine!
Wow, you see how the media just write shit and people just eat it up!
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As usual the media makes things out to be one thing and then you find it its totally false. Its obvious Mike never kept his kids away from the familly.
Remember when journalists had ethics? Yeah I know its hard. LOL
BTW, I hope someone will be there to makes sure these kids education is kept to the standard that Mike provided. I also hope Prince keeps his chess game strong and Paris grows into beautiful, smartest of young girls. I hope Blanket finds comfort in his family gets the childhood his dad could only imagine. I think they’re in good hands.
231.
liya
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
I didn’t find Usher’s part that great.
I thought Marlon Jackson speaking was the best.. about how people can leave him alone now.
232.
Carolyn
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
Greetings in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
I had a dream about Michael Jackson the night before, and the Lord instructed me to pray for his mother Catherine Jackson, and I obeyed. To be absent from the body is to to present with the Lord.
I must tell you that God’s timing is perfect. The number 5 is the Grace of God, and by His Grace Michael lived 50 years. My prayers are with the Jackson family, The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing.
The Homegoing Celebration for Michael Jackson was fit for a “King”. He deserves the best . Michael Jackson is my favorite entertainer and I pray that I will see him again.
Time is a clock for death. The apostle Paul writes, “The sting of death is sin, in the grave who to give thee thank.” Michael is in no more pain and sorrow. I have prayed for his salvation for many years.
To God be the glory!
233.
candygirl
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
Katherine Jackson is black and native American
234.
candygirl
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 /
OK
Katherine Jackson is half black and half native American
And Joe Jackson is black, native American and white European
235.
Blue Suede Shoes
Thursday, July 9, 2009 /
To all the people bitching about the MJ coverage and Bill O Reily running his yap again, go kick rocks. I wonder if those same people were tired of the coverage Elvis and John Lennon got when they died.
RIP 1958-2009
236.
Liyah
Thursday, July 9, 2009 /
what a sad circus
237.
oh my goodness
Thursday, July 9, 2009 /
judah….shoot yourself in the face. you’re a disgrace to humanity.
ps: is it me or do those kids look like they could actually be his biological kids?? they look a bit tan and their features are pretty jackson-esque
238.
Katy
Thursday, July 9, 2009 /
@169 (and any other post that mentions her name) Beyonce went to the private memorial service with the family. Beyonce’s humble so that’s no surprise.
LOVED Sharpton and Lionel and Stevie’s songs just nailed me. Especially The Commodores - that songs gets you on a happy day.
RIP MJ
239.
Brandon
Friday, July 10, 2009 /
His memorial was so sad I could barely watch. He is a true legend that is going to be missed. He was so talented and its just sad to see him go out like that. Paris made me so emotional after that last speech. I got a michael jackson t-shirt from http://michaeljacksoncollection.wordpress.com and I wore on the day of the memorial. I huddled with my family and cried with my family because history was made and he will never come back. R.I.P. to the ‘King of Pop’!
240.
Linda G.
Friday, July 10, 2009 /
Good Morning:
I was gravely dissapointed in the tribute for Michael Jackson from BET. I would have rather that you waited in did it professionally. I realize the time limit you had, but you are professionals. It seem like it was the promotional show for Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx was not the correct entertainer to represent this show special show. I do expect professionalism from those who claim or hold that ticket, nothing else should have been allowed if it was not done honorably. It seemed to me that the selfish entertainers did not want to give up their spotlight for one night to honor someone who gave up 40 years. I looked at each one of them differently now. Humanitarian awards, how do you not give it to someone who is in the Guiness Book of World Records, did you not do your homework. The performers that you stuck in the show to try to give tribute were so phoney that it made me sick to my stomach to watch. The O’Jay clearly drunk, Don Cornelius should go into hiding forever and Jamie Foxx under the influence of something. I am writing now because if I had wrote sooner you probably would not want to read it. Why do we, when given the opportunity, do not take it and run with it. If no one else did a excellent tribute it should have been BET. So crappy, dissapointing, unprofessional and embarassing.
241.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009 /
I agree with Linda.
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