In Memory of Michael Jackson

zara · Number of posts: 205 Registration date: 2009-05-29

I've watched the whole thing (I work from home) while I'm working and I've been crying like a fool. I think it's a very fitting tribute.

Firecracker · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:23 pm

I can't watch. I have a daycare and I am watching kids and I would cry for sure and they all would wonder why and worry. I will catch what I can tonight. I bet it is right up there with Princess Di's Crying or Very sad

I did see the memorial program - many beautiful pix and a little of Jermaine.

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zara · Number of posts: 205 Registration date: 2009-05-29

I'm sure CNN or some channel will probably replay it. I thought it was very well done.

Firecracker · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:15 pm

Yes, I will be sure to watch E! News and ET for highlights - plus CNN for more footage. I bet it is all horribly sad.

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teddyhugz · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:15 pm

I've been crying like a baby. Amazing memorial tribute.

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claytonclayniac · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:26 pm

I missed the first hour (but have it recorded for later!) but watched the rest of it until the end - around 3:30pm ET. Paris was the last one to speak, and she broke my heart! What I did see was just an excellent, wonderful tribute to a man who touched so many people in such a profound way. God Bless You, Michael. We love you and miss you!

Shaheen Jafargholi, one of the finalists on Britian's Got Talent, sang a very moving version of Who's Loving You (which he sang on BGT). Lovely, touching performance! I understand that Michael had gotten in touch with Shaheen and asked him to join him on tour. The family knew about this and called him to ask if he'd perform at the tribute. Lovely gesture on their part. Here is a link to Shaheen's performance at the memorial today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds0UmXILwsQ.

Firecracker · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:40 pm

Thanks CC!! That was amazing! I was really rooting for that kid. I thought he should have gone father in the competition. Maybe he can be the next MJ - not that there really can ever be another MJ - but you know what I mean. How amazing that Micheal asked him to be part of the concert! What a thrill that would have been. Too bad it didn't all work out. It would have been awesome!

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teddyhugz · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:21 pm

Paris broke my heart too. She was the dam that just busted through and wrecked you so completely. Such a gut-wrenching moment.

My mom came home right at the end of the broadcast so she only got to see a quick overview, but I told her about Paris. Well I tried to at least. I couldn't make myself repeat the words. I had a meltdown right there.

Amazing speech by Brooke Shields. Usher's performance of Gone Too Soon was a huge moment especially towards the end.

There just so many incredible moments and all of them just ripped your heart out. This has been a very difficult day, but a day also to reflect and remember. I don't want to cry anymore. I just be happy and Smile like Michael wanted all of us to do.

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Firecracker · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:26 pm

I watched little Paris's speech. Poor little thing.

CNN has all the performances etc. on their site to watch.

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canear · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:05 pm

teddyhugz wrote:

I've been crying like a baby. Amazing memorial tribute.

It was almost embarrassing at work. I was trying to listen and would flick it on the computer when it was something I wanted to see. My gosh, Brooke started me with the tears, then Jermaine (how that man got up there and sang so beautifully while so heartbroken), then when Usher went out and knelt before Katherine.......but that was nothing to how they flowed when Paris got up to speak. Oh my, what an amazing young lady. These kids have been so sheltered and quite probably have never spoken in front of a crowd before yet she took it upon herself to step up to tell her daddy she loved him. The true tragedy in all this is those precious children no longer have the father they adored. I pray that the world is kinder to them than it was to their father. Michael must have been an incredible parent to have raised such impressive children. RIP Michael. You're now their guardian angel.

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teddyhugz · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:34 am

I don't know if anyone is interested anymore but I saw this magazine at work and it looks like it's one of the best out there. It's another commemorative edition magazine dedicated to Michael.

http://www.ebonyjet.com/ebony/mj_preorder.aspx

Then here's an article on the making of the magazine.

http://www.ebonyjet.com/culture/index2.aspx?id=13938

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teddyhugz · Subject: Re: In Memory of Michael Jackson Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:14 am

Listen to 'This Is It" on his website now.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid43635036001?bclid=43205433001&bctid=44135350001

The song is completely him 100%. It's the sound from him that we know and love. That classic Michael. I love it.

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