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Michael Jackson's Fans & Neighbors Collide at Neverland

Posted Fri Jul 3, 2009 10:34am PDT by Shawn Amos in GetBack

On July 1, one week after Michael Jackson's death, hundreds of his fans gathered at his Neverland Ranch to pay their respects. They were also hoping for a public viewing which didn't happen. That'll be Tuesday morning at Staples Center. Maybe. Nothing's ever for certain in the Jackson world.

From a 16 year old with her cat "Billie Jean" to an 86-year old grandmother, Jackson devotees from around the the world moonwalked and wept for their fallen King of Pop. I went to Neverland to to meet Jackson's army and Jackson's old neighbors in the town of Los Olivos. I even got on my toes in front of the gates in honor of the Gloved One. Here's a video from the day.

GALLERY: See the King of Pop's fans and their memorials at Neverland.

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185 Comments

121. Renmark - Tue Jul 7, 2009 5:43am PDT

soupbean490 - Mon Jul 6, 2009 7:51pm PDT

and all other haters
read my lips:

Heal the world, make it a better place, for me and for you and the entire Human race....

122. Turd Ferguson - Tue Jul 7, 2009 5:44am PDT

turdfurgusonians315:Don't commit moral crimes,and people shal not make you the butt of jokes.....

123. DIANNAH - Tue Jul 7, 2009 5:46am PDT

I am so sick of people complaining of MJ and how much tv time he is taking up. No one was complaining when Anna Nicole was taking up all the tv time and she was nothing but a HO! Let the people who Loved Him, Mourn him! He is the greatest entertainment ICON ever.

124. sharon g - Tue Jul 7, 2009 5:55am PDT

God bless you and your family MJ. Get the rest you deserve now and all of us Christians will see you when we get there!!!

125. Yahoo! Music User - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:23am PDT

For years I thought he was a pervert but loved his music. I have changed my mind about him after watching more closely about his family life and the emotional abuse he suffered from his Dad, and the media over the years. Hope his kids get the right thing for them and that he rests in peace - finally. Who took him for all that money that he could have left to children; and would have?

126. Cassidy - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:23am PDT

yes there are other importanrt things to be worrying about in the america right now, but michael jackson is one of those important issues. america is in such an finical struggle mj's death adds to it michael left a huge amount of debt and since the cancelation of the tour people lost over 400 MILLION DOLLARS.

127. callie - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:29am PDT

we all love michael jackson iwould raise his kids ilove kids not cause of the money it not inportaint it about to show love for them in my heart that what they need something they need now and show the kids that it more to life than money i have 16 grand kids and i love them all they are diffance races but i love them all what so inportant that the kids see that money theycant take with rember that it what in side the heart that love that what they need only love we all god kids love the kids not the money

128. callie - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:32am PDT

love michael jacksonkids they should left his house just as michael jackson left it stand idont care what the man own in life before god it not about money cars houses it bout loving god.

129. callie - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:35am PDT

big kiss go to his kids big hug too a pary for healing in there time of need to go on in life with out their father michael jackson rip you was and still love from fan love goes out to your kids and family

130. callie - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:43am PDT

love the kids

131. b - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:44am PDT

so he could dance and sing... he could also pay money to not go to jail for molesting Numerous kids... thats right he was a child molester. F*** MJ

132. callie - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:45am PDT

the nanney need to keep micahel jackson kids she raise them give the kids to his family they love them

133. callie - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:47am PDT

miachel jackson came to syracuse in 1975 good show i was 15teen than

134. Nina - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:49am PDT

That was the lowest joke ever good one ASS! I think all you inconsiderate jerks should just get over it and mind your own business. The media has mistreated mike so much throughout his life and still you feel its necessary to butt in run your mouth... well go ahead we all think its funny how important it is to you to be so immature :D mike my personal fave is Earth Song. live on king of pop

135. Yahoo! Music User - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:52am PDT

FOR ALL THE NEGATIVE PEOPLE OUT THERE YOUR UNETHICAL, MEAN, RUDE AND UN-AMERICAN!!! MICHAEL DESERVES TO HAVE A OVER THE TOP MEMORIAL & FUNERAL, BECAUSE HE WAS AN OVER THE TOP KIND OF GUY!!! HE WILL SURELY GO TO HEAVEN!!! IT'S TOO BAD ABOUT WHY SO MANY NEGATIVE PEOPLE ENJOY HATING OTHERS AND THAT WILL SURELY BRING THEM INSIDE THE GATES OF HELL FOR ALL ETERNITY, WHILE MICHAEL WAVES DOWN TO THEM AND SMILES AT THEM ONE LAST TIME BEFORE THEY BURN INTO OBLIVION!!!

MICHAEL JACKSON RULES THE WORLD!!!!!

136. Yahoo! Music User - Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:55am PDT

Republican Rep. Peter King is a low life

137. Yahoo! Music User - Tue Jul 7, 2009 7:01am PDT

The Album it was great-'

1958-2009 Good bYe 4u...

138. Najee - Tue Jul 7, 2009 7:19am PDT

This was and still is a man of great music. May you rest in peace Michael Jackson

139. tom - Tue Jul 7, 2009 7:30am PDT

To those of you that might not understand. Yes, its a bad time we live in. We have war and poor economy. But you need to remember, this man was an Elvis-like icon. We haven't had a death like this sence Elvis died. Michael was a world class entertainer. This man sang and danced his way into our lives. So have some respect for the people that morne his death. And yes we do care about what els gos on in our country. There was alot going on when Elvis died, but we still took the time to morne his death.

140. IPaes - Tue Jul 7, 2009 7:39am PDT

I did grow up with Michael Jackson's music. He was great, that's true. Many good people die everyday, many children die, many people are sick, many people are dying with cancer... whi is it just Michael Jackson the most important person in ther world? He was sick (or not), he was a good singer but freaky as we all know... Let's be honest. Let's help and take our time with the living ones, ok?
Rest in peace Michael Jackson and let people think of all the other around the world who, for some reason, are not "michael Jackson's".
Joanna - Lisbon/Portugal

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