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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:25 am
Also did anyone else notice, is Blanket holding a doll of his dad?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:33 am
who were the lead singers for We are the World?
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:34 am
Watching his daughter sing along was one of the most touching things I have seen here and there has been a lot of touching things
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:39 am
Yeah, me too Ladytex. Some in my office are making jokes about the memorial (can you believe that?) and here I am over the edge due to Maya Angelou's poem.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:41 am
Paris talking..just killed me!
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:43 am
Paris Jackson was so brave. She loved her dad. I can't stop crying over this memorial. I didn't expect anything as beautiful and well done as this.
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:44 am
You could tell they were nervous for her to talk, I am so glad that she did talk. That will forever be with her. I am so proud of her. I am crying so hard I can't take it, but that was amazing.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:44 am
wow, what an ending ... 'the best father you could ever imagine'
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:45 am
Truly, dog. I was kind of watching for the spectacle aspect of it. I never dreamed I would be touched so much.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:47 am
Michael would have been pleased.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:47 am
I'm glad that Michael's children were allowed to actually participate on stage. I feel like we now know that they will be o.k., that the family is going to surround them and help them through this. What a wonderful tribute by everyone.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:48 am
I said "Amen"
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:49 am
Yes..ironically they will probably have a more normal life now. Where was Liz Taylor?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:51 am
She sent out a press release saying Michael wouldn't want the press to see her grieve in public or something like that.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:52 am
Ms Taylor chose not to attend today. I'm sure she'll be at the private ceremony. She is rather frail (I think wheelchair bound), so.... I was very impressed by Rev Sharpton, Usher, and Jermaine (!). It was a beautiful ceremony.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:54 am
who were the lead singers for We are the World?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:56 am
Paris really capped it all off.. tears flowing. Liz did not want to be part of it.. here are all of Elizabeth's tweets since Michael died.. reverse order as they come in on twitter My love goes out to Katherine and Michael's beloved children.about 19 hours ago from web I said I wouldn't go to the Staples Center and I certainly don't want to become a part of it. I love him too much.about 19 hours ago from web I just don't believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others. How I feel is between us. Not a public event.about 19 hours ago from web And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word.about 19 hours ago from web I've been asked to speak at the Staples Center. I cannot be part of the public whoopla.about 19 hours ago from web I will always love Michael from the depth of my being and nothing can separate us.4:29 PM Jul 5th from web I am a survivor not only for myself, but for my family and for Michael too.4:28 PM Jul 5th from web Although my grief over Michael could not be any deeper, I am not on suicide watch as some of the cheaper "rags" would have you believe.4:27 PM Jul 5th from web I wanted you my friends to know that I'm going into the hospital Wednesday or Thursday to complete a test I was in the middle of.4:26 PM Jul 5th from web I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself which says, "To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever." And I will love HIM forever.2:08 PM Jun 26th from web I can't imagine life without him. But I guess with God's help I'll learn.2:06 PM Jun 26th from web I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I've ever known. Oh god! I'm going to miss him.2:04 PM Jun 26th from web It can't be so. He will live in my heart forever but it's not enough. My life feels so empty.2:01 PM Jun 26th from web I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it.2:00 PM Jun 26th from web We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together.1:59 PM Jun 26th from web My heart...my mind...are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him.1:57 PM Jun 26th from web
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:57 am
I think that they were people who were going on tour with him. I think it was very well done. Some very touching moments. I loved Magic Johnson's chicken story. I was touched by Stevie Wonder's singing and his words. Jermaine, who I've always had a crush on, was wonderful singing Smile. Brooke Shields' speech was touching as was Marlon talking at the end. Little Paris just broke my heart. I think the fact that these kids lost their daddy just gets lost in all the nonsense. And Usher just really got me in tears.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:58 am
I also was very impressed with Rev. Sharpton. I love when he talked to the kids.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 12:00 pm
Mamie, i think you are right. People forget that 3 kids lost their daddy. I respect Sharpton for helping people remember that. ok..that cast was good! sounds like Ms. Taylor was against the whole service
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 12:02 pm
I disagree. Michael was so careful to keep his children out of the public eye, I think this would have upset him. Now, when this all blows over, cheap rags like TMZ and Star and OK, will be all over them with their first relationships, schools, shopping, etc.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 12:05 pm
I'm guessing that Paris WANTED to speak and the had that right.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:04 pm
That's neither here nor there. I just don't think Michael would have liked that very much. Not her words, but her being right there in the most public spot she could. Just my observation. Isn't she all of eleven? My thoughts are along the lines of Elizabeth Taylors. Hoopla. I am probably the only one who feels this way, but I found several aspects of it in very bad taste. I think Sharpton's comments (among others of his) about "your daddy not being weird" was not an appropriate thing to say. There is a time and place and that was not it. People who loved Michael were probably trying not to think of someone they loved for that, and Sharpton brought it fornt and center. To me it seemed a lot of it was a gain off someone's tragic loss. I've always felt that memorials should be private, intimate, while being reflective and honoring. They had the reflective and honoring alright, with a lot of hoopla mixed in. I think protesting during memorials should be illegal and televising it and to have advertising during, etc. is in horrible taste
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:08 pm
anywhoo, RIP MJ.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 2:13 pm
Oh, I think people need to grieve in the way they need to grieve, and who are we to judge? I really think that in spite of Michael's wishes that they be hidden from view, that Paris' speaking out will be very healthy for her for years to come. She can't help but hear the stories and rumors and criticism, and she spoke her piece and was empowered by doing so.
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