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Michael Jackson’s Viewing Free to the Public

By , 1:05 PM on Jul 03, 2009, 4 Comments

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Well, sort of anyway. The Jackson family originally planned to charge the public $25 to attend Michael’s memorial service at the Staples Center next Tuesday. However, the bad publicity forced them to cancel that plan and hold a lottery instead. Fans will be able to register online for the chance to win one of 17,500 tickets to the viewing.

I, for one, am glad the Jackson family isn’t turning this into some sort of media circus. Oh, wait. If they’re doing this, they might as well turn Michael into a marionette and have him do one last performance. I think people would be touched by that.

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  • Jennifer Way

    I am so sorry for the loss of Michael Jackson….. I am 33 years old and grew up with all of his music and we loved him… Some say he was a weirdo but no, he was different, but no different than Dolly Parton or any one who has had plastic surgery to look different. It never mattered to me Michael was still a great artist and will never be forgotten in my heart among others….

    My heart really goes out to the Jackson Family I know what it feels like to lose someone you love so much, I lost my mother 52 years old to Cancer.

    Too all the Jackson Family, Micheal’s death is a shock to all, but he would want everyone to celebrate what he was about and all his accomplishments, and the love for his fans and family and friends. I live in Florida and I send my deepest Sympathy to be with you and comfort all of you…. Mr and Mrs Jackson Thanks for having a great son and giving us the time we had with him to hear all his great music!

    With Love and Deepest Sympathy
    Sidney and Jennifer Way
    Ocala Florida

  • http://bellah-halle.livejournal.com/ Herman Bumfudle

    michael jackson lived as a pacifist. he gave away millions more dollars than he was sued for. the drug thing, that’s just the man’s way of saying he had it coming – all i’m trying to say is that they don’t really care about us

    rip – a legend who endured the lies of the media and died -$400,000,000.00 broke and not even his kids were his

  • Lupe Ramirez

    I grew up listining to Michael songs. My condelence to his family.

  • http://theblemish.com Edith and Linda

    July 5, 2009
    To the Children, Family, and Loved Ones of Michael Jackson hoping this comforts your hearts–

    Michael and our house.
    Mom’s (83 years old) youngest child, Ted (two years Michael’s junior and now gone home with the Lord), would watch Michael with legs crossed, three feet away from the TV absorbing Michael Jackson’s everything. We loved Michael too. He was in our home – part of our lives.

    Michael gave us so much.
    His love, creativity, devout attention, energy, and all those things words cannot begin to describe which flowed fluently planting the seeds of his passions and talents. Decades of his life were dedicated to giving. Michael, —- hmmmm, —- Michael over and over again delved into the depths of humanitarianism, social commentary, unexplored heights of creativity, and our very hearts successfully. We greatly benefited!

    A soft answer turns away wrath.
    In the face of great troubles we witnessed his response, ”That’s not nice.” He also responded with creative song expressing his dispassion regarding media, critics, and wrongful charges. I never heard him “blast” those involved in harming him. It takes an extra measure of wisdom and strength to accomplish effectively that soft answer; and, he did. I respect him so greatly for that.

    I love you more.
    When others said to Michael, “I love you.”, — Michael would often respond “I love you more.” Now I can hear Michael say to the Lord, “I love you Lord.” In response, I can hear the Lord say, “Michael, I love you more. Come home with me for an eternity.” And, he did.

    I am thankful to God in Jesus Name that:

    God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be nor more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
    Revelation 21:4

    But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for He shall receive me. Psalm 49:15

    In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:2,3

    Our very deepest sympathies given to the Children, Family, and Loved Ones in their loss.