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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 3:40 am
I thought it would be nice to have our own memorial thread for Michael. This thread is for little notes about Michael or little memories to add. Please leave debate and other details for the other threads. Mods, please move this to the appropriate place, but could it stay here a few days? ........................ In Memory.. He was a fragile looking man.. He seemed to be propped up by several people when he walked. But when climbed on that stage he became a dynamo. It seemed all his energy went into performing. He drew your attention..your eyes could not leave him. He was an amazing performer. It was said he was sick those last days before his death. That others were concerned about his health, but he still went to rehearsals. The video we see of him performing just days before his death, do not show a weak sickly man. Michael was an enigma who will not be matched. He was a truly unique human being. ........................................
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 3:52 am
They interviewed a local man whose father had been a body guard to Michael years ago. Michael treated those who worked for him like friends. When they stayed in a hotel, Michael would call this guy's dad and invite him to the party he was having in his room. I like that.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 8:53 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9lq8oaK5Mw "Man In The Mirror" I'm Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My Life It's Gonna Feel Real Good, Gonna Make A Difference Gonna Make It Right . . . As I, Turn Up The Collar On My Favourite Winter Coat This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind I See The Kids In The Street, With Not Enough To Eat Who Am I, To Be Blind? Pretending Not To See Their Needs A Summer's Disregard, A Broken Bottle Top And A One Man's Soul They Follow Each Other On The Wind Ya' Know 'Cause They Got Nowhere To Go That's Why I Want You To Know I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change) (Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah) I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish Kind Of Love It's Time That I Realize That There Are Some With No Home, Not A Nickel To Loan Could It Be Really Me, Pretending That They're Not Alone? A Willow Deeply Scarred, Somebody's Broken Heart And A Washed-Out Dream (Washed-Out Dream) They Follow The Pattern Of The Wind, Ya' See Cause They Got No Place To Be That's Why I'm Starting With Me (Starting With Me!) I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror (Ooh!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Ooh!) And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change) I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror (Ooh!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Change His Ways-Ooh!) And No Message Could've Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . . . (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . . .) Change! I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror, (Man In The Mirror-Oh Yeah!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Better Change!) No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make The Change) (You Gotta Get It Right, While You Got The Time) ('Cause When You Close Your Heart) You Can't Close Your . . .Your Mind! (Then You Close Your . . . Mind!) That Man, That Man, That Man, That Man With That Man In The Mirror (Man In The Mirror, Oh Yeah!) That Man, That Man, That Man I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Better Change!) You Know . . .That Man No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah (Oh Yeah!) Gonna Feel Real Good Now! Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah! Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah (Ooooh . . .) Oh No, No No . . . I'm Gonna Make A Change It's Gonna Feel Real Good! Come On! (Change . . .) Just Lift Yourself You Know You've Got To Stop It. Yourself! (Yeah!-Make That Change!) I've Got To Make That Change, Today! Hoo! (Man In The Mirror) You Got To You Got To Not Let Yourself . . . Brother . . . Hoo! (Yeah!-Make That Change!) You Know-I've Got To Get That Man, That Man . . . (Man In The Mirror) You've Got To You've Got To Move! Come On! Come On! You Got To . . . Stand Up! Stand Up! Stand Up! (Yeah-Make That Change) Stand Up And Lift Yourself, Now! (Man In The Mirror) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Aaow! (Yeah-Make That Change) Gonna Make That Change . . . Come On! (Man In The Mirror) You Know It! You Know It! You Know It! You Know . . . (Change . . .) Make That Change.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 9:39 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Of7bHuV0wg "Childhood" Have you seen my Childhood? I'm searching for the world that I come from 'Cause I've been looking around In the lost and found of my heart... No one understands me They view it as such strange eccentricities... 'Cause I keep kidding around Like a child, but pardon me... People say I'm not okay 'Cause I love such elementary things... It's been my fate to compensate, for the Childhood I've never known... Have you seen my Childhood? I'm searching for that wonder in my youth Like pirates in adventurous dreams, Of conquest and kings on the throne... Before you judge me, try hard to love me, Look within your heart then ask, Have you seen my Childhood? People say I'm strange that way 'Cause I love such elementary things, It's been my fate to compensate, for the Childhood I've never known... Have you seen my Childhood? I'm searching for that wonder in my youth Like fantastical stories to share The dreams I would dare, watch me fly... Before you judge me, try hard to love me. The painful youth I've had Have you seen my Childhood... (This just shreds me every time I hear it. /mb)
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 3:07 pm
Wow..
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, July 06, 2009 - 10:37 pm
I will miss knowing Michael is with us but it's my hope that he's happier in his afterlife. I feel bad for his family in losing a beloved son, brother and father...he was too young to leave. When I was a teenager, I saw a Jackson Five concert at The "Fabulous" Forum in Inglewood. Michael was about...11-12 years old and I couldn't stop singing "ABC". When I was in my early 30's and pregnant with my 3rd child (7mos along), I saw The Jackson's Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium. Me and neonate son stood and danced through the whole concert! I can still remember the sequined glove flashing colors of the rainbow with all the set lighting. "Ben" is still my favorite song and brings tears to my eyes.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 9:25 am
Are people watching the memorial service? So far there was a brief piece with Smokey Robinson reading letters from people who couldn't, or chose not to, be there in person today. The channel I was watching broke in the middle with Smokey's reading a letter from Diana Ross, and then Nelson Mandela. Did I miss any other ones?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 9:53 am
I'm recording to watch later so I can zip through what I don't want to watch.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 9:53 am
I am watching. Could Mariah at least wear something with less boobage for a funeral? She's more covered than usual, but that's not saying much.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:15 am
was that Janice Dickinson sitting next to Smokey? thought Barry Gordy did a good job
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:26 am
are his children there?
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:28 am
Yes and they are saying only his daughter is being emotional.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:32 am
not normally a Sharpton fan, but I liked his line 'to the children, there wasn't nuthing strange about your daddy...what was strange was what your daddy had to deal with' (or to that effect)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:33 am
i just saw them. that sucks. i was 43 years old when my mom died unexpectedly from a heart attack and i was too young to lose a parent.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:45 am
I was 18 when my mother died unexpectedly of a heart attack.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:48 am
Jermaine Jackson is singing "Smile"
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:50 am
Brooke made me cry, but Jermaine has sent me over, very touching. The world should have an opportunity to honor their loved ones death in such a way
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:51 am
Brooke Shields just gave an absolutely touching and beautiful tribute which really showed what a special relationship they had, followed by Jermaine singing "Smile" (which she referenced as being Michael's favorite song). Nice!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 10:51 am
ok..totally sobbed at the end of Brooke's eulogy and now, with Jermaine...
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:06 am
Agree with the comments about Brooke Shields. They must have had an incredible friendship for her to be able to speak so beautifully the way she did. She made me feel like I almost knew Michael. Incredible And kudos to Jermaine. How difficult it must have been for him to sing today.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:11 am
Everybody is crying.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:12 am
How many "forevers" did that politician lady need to use?
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:13 am
This is the beautiful poem that Queen Latifa read at the memorial. So appropriate, and so sad. I admit to choking up pretty bad: “We Had Him” By: Maya Angelou Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing, now that our bright and shining star can slip away from our fingertips like a puff of summer wind. Without notice, our dear love can escape our doting embrace. Sing our songs among the stars and walk our dances across the face of the moon. In the instant that Michael is gone, we know nothing. No clocks can tell time. No oceans can rush our tides with the abrupt absence of our treasure. Though we are many, each of us is achingly alone, piercingly alone. Only when we confess our confusion can we remember that he was a gift to us and we did have him. He came to us from the creator, trailing creativity in abundance. Despite the anguish, his life was sheathed in mother love, family love, and survived and did more than that. He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his. We had him, beautiful, delighting our eyes. His hat, aslant over his brow, and took a pose on his toes for all of us. And we laughed and stomped our feet for him. We were enchanted with his passion because he held nothing. He gave us all he had been given. Today in Tokyo, beneath the Eiffel Tower, in Ghana's Black Star Square. In Johannesburg and Pittsburgh, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Birmingham, England We are missing Michael. But we do know we had him, and we are the world.

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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:16 am
Jermaine and then Usher made me cry ... hope no one walks into my office
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 11:24 am
Awwww Shaheen singing my favorite Jackson 5 song ever. I swear, this is almost too much to watch for me. I can't stop sobbing.
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