Highlights of Michael Jackson’s public memorial service

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8 Jul 2009

Yesterday at Michael Jackson;s live memorial coverage there were moments when every attendant felt him in his heart and cried out loud.

  • His family was did unloading at the private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery, while the crowds continue to grow outside the Staples Center,Michael Jackson’s  family was sitting in the front row with their eyes full of tears.
  • mariah carey sings at michael jackson memorial.
  • Michael Jackson;s  memorial event officially opens with the Andrae Crouch Choir singing the hymn “We Are Going to See the King” as Jackson’s casket is brought out onto the stage. Shields says Jackson once tried to teach her the Moonwalk, which she could never nail down.
  • President Obama said on Michael Jackson: “I still have all his stuff on my iPod. MTV News’ Katie Byrne said that though the mood outside the building is festive, the tone inside is more somber.
  • As the family carries Michael’s casket off the stage, “Man in the Mirror” plays over the PA and a single empty spotlight shines down on a microphone, leaving a final poetic reminder that a great artist is no longer with us.
  • Pastor Smith returns one last time, encouraging everybody to follow the message of “Man in the Mirror” to go out and inspire change. “The music of Michael Jackson brings us together around the world,” he says. He closes the memorial with a prayer, asking everybody to hold the hand of the person next to them.
  • His family including parents, brothers and sisters, and three young children take the stage to say farewell,,Marlon was the first , who asks Michael to look out for the deceased Brandon Jackson.
    Jackson’s daughter Paris in tears
  • Paris Mackson’s daughter Paris told the attendees what a great father Michael was, saying “I love him so much” and then tears started growing. Jermaine says “Thank you and good night” to send everybody home from a moving, emotional ceremony.
  • When Michael’s casket is takenoff the stage, “Man in the Mirror” plays over the PA and a single empty spotlight shines down on a microphone, leaving a final poetic reminder that a great artist is no longer with us.

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