The memorial was really good. Watched the whole thing - didn’t move from my seat. I teared up a bit during the memorial but when Paris spoke - I reallyyyy started crying.

I agree with some people when they say how now that Michael’s dead everyone wants to act like they’ve always listened to Michael and how they love him etc. I was with my friend and my mom when I found out Michael died and my friend was acting like she had been listening to Michael all her life and saying how she loved him and stuff and she didn’t even listen to his music. I know people who made fun of Michael before he died and now they’re acting like they’re sad about it and saying that people should have left him alone.. I listened to Michael’s music before he died - my dad is a musician and he would play Michael Jackson songs on his guitar when I was younger and my sister and I would dance around and sing the words to the songs - we were both born in the 90’s but we still knew every Michael Jackson song and knew all the words. I still remember the first time I watched the Thriller music video. I’ve never watched the full video since - I was so scared I didn’t watch it again. Although I know now it wouldn’t scare me (as much) I still haven’t watched it from start to finish.

I loved all the speeches - especially Brooke Shields, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Magic Johnson.

Stevie was amazing. He really made me emotional. “I never dreamed you’d leave in summer…” Ohhhh…

I will always love you MJ, loved ones did a beautiful job of putting you to rest. You will always live in our hearts and your legacy will NEVER die…God Bless!

i am still so moved by that memorial even after it has ended..im on youtube reliving everything all over again

no shade tho..mariah sounded a MESS

everyone else did good

those kids neeed to stay with the jacksons..you can CLEARLY see the love they have for those kids especially janet–i really hope debbie rowe doesnt get custody

i was crying the throughout the whole thing. usher, michael’s brother marlon and paris made me lose it.
and just the coffin made it so real that it just hit home
we love u michael
‘maybe now, they will leave you alone’ - Marlon Jackson

@ Kyla
Ok fair enough but you have people of ALL ages on this site. Sweetheart some of us are in our 30’s and up so yeah we have been listening to MJ all of our lives. Everybody on here didn’t JUST start listening to him so let that go. I understand your point but you are preaching to the WRONG people. Some people did make fun of him but you can’t prove it was any of the same people that are now saying they love him so just take the comments for what they are. Even if it was the same people that doesn’t mean they can’t feel bad about the man dying. Some people do have SOME compassion.

It is so hard to believe that the legacy that is Michael Jackson has left this earth. It’s just sooo hard to bare. I cant even begin to imagine what his family, friends, and children are going through right now. What an amazing and tragic loss this is. I didnt really grow up with MJ’s music but I know he will be remembered in my heart and the whole world’s heart. He is definatly a legend in the making and always will be. You never really know what you have until you lose it. I hope that Michael’s life, love, song’s, dance moves, and just himself in general will live on forever. I also hope that his love for this earth and all the children and people will give us a chance to look at ourselves and realize we do need a change. In ourselves and the earth. So thank you Michael for being the man that you were and trying to show us that we are all the same. Hopefully your presents, songs and love will help us realize that. Rest In Peace Michael. I hope you made it safely to heaven and you will be greatly, greatly missed.

i dont understand why people that dont like MJ would take time oout of their day to come on a post where his true fans are trying to remember his legacy

its just totally disrespectful

its jus like someone showin up to your memorial or talkin bout someone who just died in your own family..you all just have no respect whatsoever regardless of your beliefs..THIS POST..is not the time or the place for that…

and it pisses me off even more cuz you’re online feelin real gangsta but i seriously doubt you would have been at one of those public viewing venues talkin this mess cuz you surely wuold have been carried out in a stretcher

OMG well said, biznesswoman (#256). I’m so tired of people singin that same ol’ song. Even Michael’s career had its peeks and valleys. All celebrities have slumps, but his overall career and contributions were legendary and unmatched. So what if we weren’t bumpin his music the week before he died, we still all grew up with him, have fond memories of his music and have every right to mourn him. And if you were born in the 90s, it’s understandable that you don’t really get that.

RIP Michael Jackson!!!!

This is gonna resonate with me for a while especially, Usher, Marlon and Paris bits. I never cried when I saw the breaking news, I never cried when they did endless tributes and flashbacks of his songs on MTV, VH1 etc, but this… is different. I can finally accept that he’s gone.
We ‘ve lost the ultimate icon but my heartfelt condolences go out to his beautiful kids who’ve lost their dad and his other fam who’ve lost a brother, a son, a nephew, a cousin etc.

I didn’t need to go out and buy his music again for it to b topping the music charts like it did last week or dust it from my mum and dad’s collection. His music had it’s own playlist and sat comfortably on my ipod with the Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, VV Brown, Lionel Ritchie, Dizzee Rascal, the Beatles etc cos it was good. Simples!

RIP MJ

IM GLAD THEY DIDN’T OPEN THE CASKET CUZ PPL DON’T RESPECT THEM KIDS OR MICHAEL FOR THAT MATTER. TMZ WOULDA HAD THE PICS IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THAT’S NOT RIGHT SO IM GLAD THEY DIDN’T OPEN IT.

I HAD TO CRY WHEN HIS DAUGHTER SPOKE. THEY JUST LOST THEIR DADDY AND I KNOW THEY ARE HURTING. I HOPE TO GOD DEBBIE ROWE DOES NOT GET THEM KIDS. THEY SHOULD STAY WITH THE FAMILY BECAUSE THEY ALREADY KNOW AND LOVE THEM. I ACTUALLY THINK JANET SHOULD KEEP THE KIDS.

I just want to thank Gretta on Fox for what she had said after the Michael Jackson’s memorial service. Gretta made reference to Brook Sheilds speech where it was said that her and Michael’s relationship was an odd one, Gretta said that she is saying that reporters need not too judge, that they need to hold back off of what they say sometimes is what she essentially said. I think it was very big of her and took a real woman to say that!
And it is true from the moment we see behaviours out of the norm we automatically judge which is not very nice or right. I think we all need to put ourselves in other peoples shoes maybe the world would be a better place as Michael Jackson wanted as most of us want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Each of us have different personalities, likes, dislikes, wants, needs, personal appearance and each of us as something geeky about us… Love others, respect others, especially u all reporters!!!!!!! We are not perfect instead of trashing people try to uplift them….And this does not only mean for the moment but always please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Gretta

The memorial was beautiful, I cried just like everyother person did. The Jackson family have and will continue to be in my prayers.

Side Note: I just realized how much I love Al Sharpton lol

now it finally has sunk in,its so sad but we should all celebrate his life and cherish the music he gave us…he will always live on..he is thee greatest entertainer to walk this earth
r.i.p michael!
xxx

i cant believe my kids are gonna grow up without michael,its so strange to me (

Michael Jackson’s memorial service was fitting and wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love you always

bless your family

love life, cherish friends and family, know that death can be short around the corner

The memorial service was so moving, emotional and touching, could’nt hold back the tears. Rev. Al Sharpton and Congress woman ( can’t think of her name), but they really gave Michael his accolades and totally refused to allow negativity to tarnish and diminish the astronomical accomplishments and contributions of this man’s life and his influence on the world, not just musically or the impact he had on civil rights and race relations, but his humanitarian efforts as well. Everyone who participated, was simply beautiful. Michael you are truly loved and will never be forgotten.

Michael, thought I would’ve had a chance to meet you one day but now that will never happen. I just want to say you are the greatest entertainer alive. I love your music and it will live in my heart. Love and Miss you Mike.

Now I wouldn’t b me if I didnt say, people at BET take note this is a real tribute and yes I know its a memorial for the greatest entainer in the world and the sigficance is different but this is how you say “THANK YOU”.

THANK YOU 2 THE JACKSON FAMILY FOR LETTING US SHARE YOUR LOST AND THE LIFE OF YOUR SON TODAY. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY.

PRAISE THE KING OF KING JESUS….

NOT AN HUMAN BEING LIKE YOU SO CALLED KING OF POP

HE CANT SAVE YOU

HE HAD TALENT RIGHT BUT WORSHIP HIM LIKE SOME PEOPLE DO ITS JUST DISGUSTING

I WONDER IF GOD APPRECIATES PEOPLE WORSHIPPING THE CREATURE

BEING SAD FOR THE FAMILY N CHILDREN ITS OK
MAY GOD HEAL THEIR HEART AND SHOW THEM THE ONLY WAY JESUS BEFORE THEIR DEATH

Long live the king……but even the king has to bow down to the real KING of Kings (Christ Jesus)…………..I will always love MIKE.

Michael– Despite all the negative media press, you were loved and your fans out numbered your critics (haters) You’re music is timeless and you will continue to inspire this generation and future generations to come. Rest in Peace ‘King of Pop’ I will keep your children and family in my prayers…

*Wipes Tears*

You were THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER ALIVE!!!!! I miss you Michael. I will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!! BYE BYE FOR NOW BABY.
* Blows kisses to the sky*.

Al Sharpton was awesome today

. Berry Gordy said it best”MJ is more than the king of POP but the greatest entertainer this world has known.

i hope the send u to china and make u into a toy (which won’t be hard because your already plastic) so little boys can play with you

I love you MICHAEL, and everything I’ve been struggling 2 say, has already been “WELL SAID” by REVEREND AL SHARPTON. Thank u reverend Sharpton,
I couldn’ve said it better myself.

TO THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME;;;
MAY YOUR PRESCIOUS SOUL REST IN PARADISE,

LONG LIVE THE

Kind

Intelligent

Nurturing

Giving…………………………………….1958-2009

TO LINDA #213

I agree those kids should stay with the Jackson family…regardless of how Joe Jackson treated his own kids. I dont believe theyll go through that. But I honestly think Deborah Rowe does not deserve them.

No other words…THANK YOU MICHAEL!!

MJ you were the greatest entertainer ever lived!! Thank you for all the great music you have given to the whole world. You set the bars & you broke them. May u forever rest in peace its all over now you can finally rest. No more heartache, pain, & tribulations you have to endure. For God knows your soul. “Heroes are remembered, but Legends never die” For your soul is forever anchored in the Lord RIH Michael Joseph Jackson AKA THE KING

I cant get over how brilliant the memorial was I didnt think i could cry so much my eyes are still swollen everything about it was just on point thanks for everyone who performed even though i could not haver attended the memorial i couldnt have asked for a better send off from the artists who performed as for the Jackson family GOD BLESS YOU MAY MICHAEL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS R.I.P. IN PEACE MICHAEL I LOVE YOU

The memorial was heartfelt, and wonderful. I was in tears the whole time. We lost one of the greatest giving, and loving entertainer in the world!

We love you Michael!

God bless you!

@246
who are you to tell us what we need to do and how we need to deal with michael’s death?
let us worship him as we want,that’s our business not yours!

The Memorial Service was nice and not over the top. The fans were very respectful. JHud did good but I was hoping she sung the last song on her CD, “There’s a place in heaven prepared for me,” thats not the name of it but thats the chorus, her voice is made for true gospel music. Lionel Richie actually brought tears to my eyes, gospel songs always do. Usher did a wonderful job and it was not disrespectful of him to touch the casket (to whomever said that earlier).

i still cant get over his death!!

i was crying throughout that whole service!!

especially wen Paris spoke, Jermaine sang, Brooke spoke, and when they were carrying the coffin.

tooooo emotional!!

R.I.P MICHAEL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS THE KING OF POP.

I STILL CANT BELEVE THAT HE IS GONE RIP MJ

Boy I tell u, there’s always 1……….there’s always 1. Out of every fresh batch of apples, there’s always 1 JACKA** that just has 2 spew out some negative garbage,
and on the day of his memorial service at that (SMMFH)!!!!!!!!!!

To all of u MJ nay sayers, please stay the hell off of this post.
Knowbody gives a f**k about yall retarded a**. Ain’t knowbody trynna
hear what u have 2 say, nobody cares, but ur BITTER MISERABLE A**.
Go get a life, seriously……….seriously. Just like SHARPTON said………..
(misery loves company)……….boy I tell you.

Man, never really knew or appreciated MJ until he’s gone. Bless his family and may he finally get the well deserved rest he needs. RIP MJ.!!!
LUV

those kids look as if they adore the jackson siblings…especially janet….i hope they stay in the family

I miss you Michael and I love you. You have done great things for the pop culture and entertainment industry. You were somebody’s son, father, brother,uncle and love. At times you seemed to far away and so untouchable but yet you were so down to earth. I can’t imagine the type of life you lived, I can only imagine. I do know that when your time is up that you will leave this earth when God wants you to. He knew you were tired and had reached your peak. There was nothing else for you to accomplish. Well done my friend. RIP. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL

MJ you are an inspiration. Your music is everlasting. You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten.

LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We love you Michael.

R.I.P MJ hope u in better place Nothen Gold Can Stay

I was holding it together until Paris spoke and then i just cried, it was just too sad

I LOVE U SOOO MUCH MICHAEL U ARE THE ULTIMATE MOST GENEROUS GIVING SPIRIT THAT I EVER SEEN. THE LORD GAVE U TO US FOR 50 YEARS AND YOU WILL FOREVER BE THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER MUSICIAN THAT EVER GRACED THIS EARTH……RIP MIKE WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR LEGACY…

GONE TO SOON. LOVE U MICHAEL

WILL SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE

RIP MJ, you will truly be miss a whole lottttt. You will be remember forever to me.

SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE MY FRIEND

SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE MY FRIEND

Rest In Peace Michael, its hard to accept but God wanted his child to come home.

This was a true farewell. We will deeply miss Michael Jackson. Now we can say goodbye and look towards the future. Don’t worry Michael. You will never be forgotten.

thank you angel..and you know what im referring too.

just an emotional day im going through it over this..and two days before my birthday at that!

that was a beautiful memorial service.

Will look forward to seeing u on the other side my friend.

I watched it throughout - stayed put on the sofa - Even when they’re were viewing from Hall of liberty.

Teardrops were falling when Man In The Mirror came on - cried during Jermaine performance. We are the world.Mariah performance. She had emotion

Paris - my heart goes out to her - That speech for me was heartfelt

I loved Martin Luther King 111 speech - was inspring - So was Al Sharptons. Everything he said was exact.

Michael went to soon - But his musci will love on - He is different to any other artist past/future. Because with his music- He helped others. Such samaritan. Love you Michael God bless xxx

Thank God all that mess was deleted.

Agreed @ Jilana.

That’s most likely why I’m so annoyed and emotionless @ MJ’s death.

I feel like it’s disrespectful to all of a sudden love someone when they die even though you destroyed that person when they were alive.

I saw the clip of his daughter, Paris. Sad.

*The congresswoman’s name was Shelia Jackson Lee.*

why have you changed the background?

why?

Mariah is beautiful - but that pic aswell. Frivolous.

@ 281…I guess you’ve never heard of remorse? penitence? forgiveness?

I couldn’t care less what was said about Mike before, none of that matters anymore. What matters most is right here & now…MOST people are coming together to celebrate his life. Forget all the negative people. They’re nobody important anyway.

When I think of Michael Jackson what comes to mind is what a beautiful walker he was. In other words, despite all of the trials, tribulations, scandals, lies, and negativity people tried to put on him, HE NEVER GAVE UP. Like Al Sharpton said, “He DEALT with it”! Yes, he walked most beautifully while on this earth. RIP Michael Jackson…and I will always love you.

I’m so thankful I was able to watch it live and tape it.

I really LOVE Michael, he was my first love and I will LOVE him Forever. His Spirit, Class, And Charity will Live Forever. I will dedicate a tatoo in his honor and i will be forever changed from NOW ON!!!!

May God keep this Angel Close.

Margaret

This was actually a bit like his last concert. 2,5 billion people watched this on tv. It’s still hard to believe that he’s gone. R.I.P. MJ! Always in our hearts.

RIP MJ RIP to Tyson baby girl too

THIS SITUATION OF MICHAEL JACKSON HAS CHANGED ME AND MADE ME A BETTER PERSON, I THINK WE REALLY NEED TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER INSTEAD OF MISTREATING EACH OTHER SO BAD WHILE ALIVE, WE NEED TO ACCEPT EACH OTHER UNIQUENESS AND STOP MAKING FUN OF EACH OTHER INSTEAD LETS SUPPORT EACH OTHER,LETS STOP GOING WITH THE HYPE AND BELIEVE IN THE TRUTH. WE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT WHITE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GONNA TRY AND PUT US DOWN THEY DO THAT TO ALL SUCCESSFUL BLACK MAN. AND THATS WHY ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH SUCESSFULL BLACK PEOPLE IS MORE INTERESTING TO THEM THATS THE ONLY WAY FOR THEM TO DEFEAT US. THEY KNOW THAT WE ARE STRONG AND SOON WE WILL TAKE OVER THE WORLD.

IM EVEN SURPRISED THAT IM TALKING LIKE THIS IM NOT USUALLY LIKE THIS LOOSING THE KING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER. FROM NOW ON I WILL SUPPORT ALL MY PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO MAKE DIFFERENCE IN LIFE AND I WON’T JUDGE U CAUSE ONLY GOD KNOW THE TRUTH!!!

HIS ONLY SIN WAS THA HE WAS TOO & PURE AND INNOCENT IN HIS WORLD HE THOUGHT EVERYONE WAS LIKE HIM BUT HAD NO IDEA HOW EVIL THE WORLD IS.

THROUGH GOD THAT I BELIEVE WATCH WATS GONNA HAPPENED WHO EVER HAS LIED ABOUT MJ WILL COME IN FRONT ONE DAY AND CONFESS THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES WATCH GOD IS NOT SLEEPING!!!

XOXO

What a touching memorial service! I still have a froggy in my throat. MJ will be greatly missed. I definitely will be downloading the Jackson 5 albums on my ipod, his young voice was simply angelic.

This was really an emotional day watching this. My heart just hurts. I miss MJ so much already. It’s still so hard to believe he is gone. I can’t imagine what the family is feeling.

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The Greatest here on earth, will be missed

I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE OPRAH DIDN’T SHOW UP I OFFICIALLY HATE HER NOW. SHE ONLY KISS WHITE PEOPLE ASS

I wish that I had the opportunity to meet you Michael. You were a wonderful musician and humanitarian, and you will be missed dearly. You will forever be known as the King.

That wasn’t a memorial service–that was truly a homegoing celebration like we do in the black church. The music, the expressions, the images and the ministry of love. Even though I’ve always loved MJ, I don’t think I really appreciated him while he was alive. I’m sure many felt like that, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t unite in grieving for him yesterday and wishing we could have him back. The funeral yesterday was a moving tribute to a man who’s heart was too big for this world and it served as a reminder to all of us to show love and appreciation to the people in your life while you still have time.

micheal i will miss you may god bless you and keep you i feel like a part of me is gone .may god bless your family .you have taught this world so much just know your race was not in vain
Love you
Emma