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Old 07-07-2009, 02:21 PM
 
Location: new york
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It was the best memorial for someone like Michael...he deserved it...he was the best . I am glad that his daughter Paris Katherine spoke.

 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:23 PM
 
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Thanks gold*dust1 for starting this thread. I had planned on watching just a few minutes, but you guys made it nice to share.

I am not an MJ fan, but like it or not, he is woven into the fabric of Americana. I was interested more because of that and the moment in history.
You're welcome I share your sentiments! I guess over all I do like a *few* of his songs.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh--Home of the 6 time Super Bowl Champions!
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I actually got teary eyed when Mariah Carey sang............
and saw the hearse pull up also.....
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I am sorry but Blanket sucks for a name.
It's a nickname...his real name is Prince Michael II

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I LOST it totally. I have never seen her speak. What an angel I must say.


He is probably going back to Forest Lawn.....?for the interment with the family? I am sure they will report *newscasters* from the sky...

I think it was very tasteful in my opinion too...I thought it was going to be crazy----but it was dignified and classy.
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I bet the coffin is empty.
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Well people I started to choke up a little when I saw the hearse...I don't know maybe I will give the man in the mirror a break today
I MUST say that I am shocked that y'all watched the memorial! And gold*dust1, I am going to go back and give you a rep for giving the "man in the mirror" a break today. Thank you. Matter of fact, I am going to rep all of the above for not making any snarky comments about Michael and instead y'all focused on the memorial and how moving and sad it was. (OK, couldn't rep Gold or NJ, but I will in the future when permitted!)

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I thought the entire Memorial was in good taste; even the preaching and politicians weren't too bad. It could have been waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over the top, but wasn't.
The only thing I would like to have seen more of would have been clips of Michael performing from child to adult.
I feel bad for his family, very very bad for his children.
Enjoyed sharing it with you guys........
I agree...I believe it was in excellent taste with the exception of Al Sharpton. I totally lost it when Brooke Shields took the stage and then bawled like a baby over Paris's proclamation that she had "the best daddy in the whole world."

No matter what your opinions are of Michael as a man, he was truly a genius in the music industry. I will forever smile when I hear his music and I will go to my grave believing in his innocence re: the "charges".

R.I.P. Michael

YouTube - Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror

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Old 07-07-2009, 02:26 PM
 
Location: Vermont, grew up in Colorado and California
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I'm not a big fan of Al Sharpton but his speech was moving as well as the congresswoman and Brooke Shields speech. "Heal The World" is one of my favorite songs and it really moved me. People may bash me for my opinion but tough.........MJ was a great entertainer.
They were my favorites as well. I also really enjoyed John Mayer on the Guitar and Smoky Robinson.
And yes MJ was a great entertainer, also did lots for charity ect.
And Bless his Children.

All in all very nicely done.

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Old 07-07-2009, 02:27 PM
 
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Default Paris Katherine Jackson

I simply loved the service. It was respectful and tastefully done. I got my first rush of emotion when listening to Reverand Al Sharpton talk to Michael's children. Then Brooke Sheilds' emotions got to me too. Usher's tears at the end of his song and the fact that he wept on Michael's mother really brought on the waterworks for me. But the part that completely broke me down was watching the lovely Paris Jackson weep for her daddy.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Central Ohio
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Extremely disorganized sofar and lots of empty seats.
Maybe some ropes around Michael's wrists and legs so they can puppet master his decayed corpse on stage doing the moonwalk for the last time?

Talking about milking it for all its worth.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:34 PM
 
Location: On the East Coast
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nicet4,

Have some respect for the dead.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:36 PM
 
Location: Looking East and hoping!
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Also some respect for the children.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:36 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Michael would forgive you for your unkind words. He would.


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Maybe some ropes around Michael's wrists and legs so they can puppet master his decayed corpse on stage doing the moonwalk for the last time?

Talking about milking it for all its worth.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 02:38 PM
 
Location: Miramar Beach, FL
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I thought it was a very nice memorial. It was so sincere....
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