Buzz Log: The Most Memorable Moments From The Michael Jackson Memorial
Below are several of the biggest moments from Michael Jackson's memorial. Some are light-hearted, some are heart-breaking, but all are memorable.
Brooke Shields, a very good friend of Jackson's, shared some of her favorite memories. Ms. Shields choked up a bit at the end of her speech, giving a voice to many in the audience and at home who must have felt the same way.
The Reverend Al Sharpton credited Jackson with demolishing racial barriers. Sharpton also called on fans to not focus on the scars of Jackson's career, but to focus on the journey. To Jackson's kids he said: "There wasn't nothing strange about your daddy."
Magic Johnson's humorous story about how he was shocked to discover that a huge star like Michael Jackson enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken gave fans an insider's glimpse into an unknowable icon.
With all the star-power in the room, it was less expected that a 12-year-old from the U.K. would make a huge impression at the memorial, but Shaheen Jafargholi's performance of the Jackson 5's "Who's Loving You" inspired a raucous round of applause.
Jennifer Hudson is no stranger to tragedy. Perhaps that's why her performance of "Will You Be There" came across as one of the memorial's most special moments.
Michael's brother Jermaine Jackson performed MJ's favorite song: "Smile." The lyrics were especially poignant: "Smile, what's the use of crying/You'll find that life is still worthwhile/If you just smile."
Perhaps the most touching moment came at the very end of the memorial when Michael's daughter, Paris, expressed her love for her late father.
old mj
Michael, you will always be remembered for the good.
MJ was extremely talented and he touched the lives of many. He will be missed by me.
I feel like I lost a dear friend today; and I didn't even know you. Your passing is a profound loss to me
I cried like a hysterical baby throughout most of your good-bye, but I lost it when your Paris said "I love you daddy, you were always the best daddy." My dad left me too soon-at age 63, when I was 24, half my life ago. Maybe that is why this hit me so hard.
And, as an attorney here in Los Angeles, I must say something: God bless that that Congresswoman: We are all innocent until PROVEN guilty. He was acquitted folks, let this dear man rest in peace.
Michael-rest in peace. but never stop looking over your children. And, all of us.
Moshe
Love always,www.myspace/miss_reeses_creations
To "Mr Dan" -- MJ was ACQUITTED -- he was not found guilty of child molestation. I doubt that you were acquainted with Michael Jackson and so you have to basis from which to speak. Fact -- MJ had enormous talent and made a huge impact in music. Can you point to accomplishments such as his in your life?! it's my sincere hope that the family/estate of MJ pursue slander lawsuits against all parties that write comments like yours.
I do want to say, to people who keep on and keep on about MJ and his 'child molestation' issues....Just drop it. You weren't there to know, and if you were and it did happen, why aren't you in jail? Just leave it alone. We all know about all of that, why keep throwing it up, especially now when people are trying to grieve over someone more extraordinary than you. I don't understand the negativity. It's obnoxious, and no one wants to hear it.....
The facts are that, Michael Jackson was a kid himself. He never grew up. Thus his dream to live in Neverland.