Jackson's farewell memorial was very well done and put together. The musical guests were excellent and I loved the video montages that they would play ever so often. The speakers also did great speeches. The most poignant of all obviously was when Paris got up and spoke about her dad, how great he was and how much she loved him. That was a tear jerker for sure!! If you didn't cry then something has to be wrong with you!!

I just hope that all of this hoopla will die down now and that Michael can finally rest in peace...well that is when they finally bury him!

Cindy..Ga.

I have 2 favorite parts – when his daughter spoke; her tears and her words reminded me that even though he was a world famous entertainer when you came down to the essence of Michael – he was a father and a much loved father at that. I wish the best for his children and his family.

My other favorite part was his brother singing "Smile". I've heard that song all my life and the memories it brought back were awesome.

Anderson-if you haven't already been informed, the child (Shaheem) who sang was the child on the show "Britain's got talent". It was said that he was Susan's Boyle's most staunch competition.

the touching and tearful words expressed by Michael's daughter Paris can only be compared to the young JFK jr saluting his father's casket as it passed in front of where he and his mother and sister were standing so many years ago.

For me I can say I watched both of these events. A president taken too soon and now a great talent also taken too soon.....both leaving behind young children who loved their father very much.

Like young JFK jr, Paris gave her father a tribute that will be remembered around the world for years to come

In regards to the cost to the city of LA for security, etc... Is there any reason his estate & family isn't billed for these services??? Isn't that who pays for every little item for any other funeral/memorial???

Its funny how I remember MJ from the 70's. Times were very simple then..as a kid growing up. He allways acted in a respectful way and allways showed respect and admiration to the generation before him.

He was and still is the Fred Astaire/Gene Kelly of my generation...think of the collaboration that might have been...

" NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE MJ..your music lives in us ALL"

Give me a break! MJ spent the last twelve years shielding his kids from the public and the first thing the family does after his death is to parade his daughter Paris in front of the microphone to perpetuate the Jackson brand. How disappointing and disgusting. All for the sake of increasing the video stream and revenue opportunities.

Thank you, Anderson & CNN for such great coverage. This was so important to me although many others cannot understand. Much of the world was watching. Part of the reason why it was so important was because he never got that kind of recognition while he was alive – and I know he was hurt by that. People say it was over-the-top but I felt it was just right for a man denied so much (recognition, normal life, presumption of innocence, etc) while he with us. Again – thank you and Don Lemon and Soledad O'Brien and just everyone for the coverage of Michael Jackson's life. I love you guys.

The whole business with MJ's daughter's speech at the end is a bit fishy. She was smiling and singing along carefree during the last song, but then she suddenly decides to speak up right at the end and chokes up. Please check again: she doesn't even have any tears in her eyes, and then shuts them on purpose!

I don't want to be a cynic, but she seems like she was just looking for attention...

Sorry if this sounds insensitive...

To the family of Michael Jackson
Neverland
Peace and serenity a vision come true,
now a haunting reminder of where the whistle once blew.
A place to grow old, a place to stay young,
a place for kids to run having their fun.
A place called home, an inspiration for songs,
where the Man in the Mirror, created his story book Thriller,
then saw things in life just a little bit clearer.
A place that held a genius mind foreseeing things, I think, way before their time.
Whether you were sick or poor, you felt at home, from the rolling hills named after his mom.
Now there shall be no more sadness, no more harm, because he is playing in the sunlight of his Neverland farm.
Running through the trees in a gentle breeze, Michael will now
have all the sleep that he'll ever need.
So always remember that in the land of never,
his dreams did come true.
The moon did rise as Michael, walked through.
He held out his hand reaching out to you
until the day that the angles flew.
RIP
Michael Jackson
By: Sandy Lusk

This is a great story, too, AC360.

...Thank you Michael for the music, the story, the songs, the history, the inspiration. we remember the good and the bad–because you are you.

You are, for so many, a star, but you are first and foremost, human. thank you for sharing that humanity with us.

To Patrick, I bet it was Michael Jackson's daughter's idea to speak out @ her father's memorial. She is 11. What did you want her to do? Stay home?

The Jackson Family is to be commended for having this public memorial. It must have been extremely difficult on them. If it was me, I couldn't have done it. I would've stuck with a "private" service. I put private in quotes, because I think it's practically impossible for them to have privacy in anything! The media is relentless.

What gives Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) the right to salute Michael Jackson? The salute is a respected military honor shown to a military superior. I think Senator Jackson needs to apologize to the men and women in uniform and their families, especially those who have given the ultimate sacrafice. When men and women are giving their lives to keep this country safe and not expecting anything in return, the least this country can do for them is to show them the respect shown to Michael Jackson.

I walked in to my mothers house to check up on her this afternoon as I usually do several times a week. I walked in to find her in tears. The Jackson funeral was on the television. Paris had just finished speaking about her father. That beautiful child had just reduced my mother to tears with her declaration of love for her father. Now my mom was no Michael Jackson fan. She is an 80 year old white Southern woman who thought Michael Jackson ws awful and vulgar. She said “I never realized what a good man and father he must have been to those children.” Thank you Paris for allowing us all to see the man behind the mask.

Your coverage of the Michael Jackson passing has been fair , sympathetic and respectful. Well done

Michael Pilon

Ottawa Canada

Maybe Mr. Jackson is meeting Colonel Sanders for a heavenly bucket of chicken. The coverage was good I would have liked all the channel logos and stuff like that to be removed from the screen or made more transparent. That is a slight annoyance for the nice coverage given.

I thank CNN for the great coverage but I am upset and disappointed in your news anchors who are calling his memorial "strange" yes that is what Campbell Brown called it. Who are we to judge another human being! I am sorry but this shows me how racism still exist in our world! You people don't get it, he was not found guilty of his charges leave him alone!!!!!!!!!!

they say "he does not want to be black" he changed his color and all that bull. and i ask, what do we say about the lesbians that change to become a man or men that change to become women. how much different is that from what michael did. and here we are throwing stones. he would have the last laugh. God bless your family and your kids.

To Michael Jackson: You were simply the best who ever did it, thank you so much for sharing you life with the World. We love you Michael Jackson, rest in peace.

God Bless The family and The Children

The Johnson family

Thank you Anderson and CNN for such a fine coverage of MJ memorial, As a fan from Canada could you please tell me were I could get a copy of the Memorial Program, if I can at all. Maybe Larry King could let us viewers know tonight on his show
Thanks again
God Bless
Donna

paris beauty beauty beauty thats all u can say

To the Jackson's Family:

Michael's earthly time is over but his heavenly time is just beginning. Michael said it best when he sang the song "Time Waits For No One."

That is such a strong statement. Every second of ones life is worthy to be spend wisely, and Michael fulfilled his time exactly the way he wanted. Allow me a brief time to break down Michael's time with his family, friends, and the world. Michael was here for:
50 years
600 months
2,400 weeks
16,800 days
403,309 hours
241,985,448 minutes
2,419,854,480 seconds
24,198,544,800,000 tenth of a second

I say Michael was here for quite a time. Whereas Michael's earthly time can be counted for, his heavenly time is countless. Sleep tight Michael and Good Night.

MJ,

Thanks CNN for a DIGNIFIED and WONDERFUL memorial broadcast for Micheal Jackson.

MJ, you are a soldier in my eyes that have done a GREAT DEED in life...Entertained thousands of people. I am loyal fan with many of the Jackson 5 OLD 45s. I want to thank you and your BROTHERS for a fantastic ride.

Finally, I thought I had TIME to see you in CONCERT but TIME ran out but I was priviledged to see you at the NCO club at Yongson, KOREA.

May GOD continue to shine on you, the JACKSON siblings and his 3 kids.

You ALWAYS will be a "ROCKIN ROBIN in my eyes.

EPugh
Proud Retired Veteran

The memorial was stunning. I can't recall any entertainer receiving, upon their death, such orgiastic coverage. If you think it's over, think again. The fallout from this could last for years.

Much as I'd have liked to, I find it hard to criticize anything about the coverage of MJ Memorial. It was simply FABULOUS! It felt so real, like if I was actually there.
Congratulations on the good job CNN.

Michael got a befitting tribute ,and I don't care what all the negative people have to say!

God Bless MJ and his beautiful children.

I watched his service and all three of his children are just gorgeous!
Michael will live on forever in all of our hearts and through his
wonderful children.
Let us pray for these children that they may grow to be strong and confident and happy. That is what Michael wanted for them!

Michael sleeps at last...

Thank you, Anderson Cooper and to CNN, for broadcasting Micheal Jackson's wondeful memorial service.

I loved the Memorial Service and I thank the Jackson family for allowing the world to be a part of the Homegoing Celebration for Michael Jackson. I agree with the majority of the comments written about Paris Katherine statement to her dad.

The world looked at Michael as a entertainer. The words from Paris mouth....."my dad", showed the world he was human just like others dad. It does not matter about race. I have two adopted siblings one Cauasian, and one Hispanic. Our parents love us all the same, and the only parents we know. My family is a rainbow and the pot of gold at the end is my parent heart.

Like my grandmother always said, if you feed a child enough they will start looking like you (smile).

Email to Peter King 7/7/09:

Congressman Peter King

First of all, I will preface this email by acknowledging that you will probably not even read this although I unfortunately had the misfortune of seeing your rant on the news about Michael Jackson. That in my opinion was a waste of media time and resources. You are an absolute idiot and I am embarrassed by the fact that you represent my home state. Not to mention as a representative of the United States and supposedly upholding the Constitution and Laws of this land would outright and blatantly accuse Michael Jackson of being a pedophile, pervert etc... when you are supposedly innocent until found guilty, not with standing the fact that he was found innocent by a jury of his piers. I hope you never find yourself in the position that someone has made a false claim about you and your left defending your honor and integrity. This entire world is grieving the loss of the greatest entertainer in the world and the world has spoken and drowned out your foolish hateful words. You can only dream to be the humanitarian that Michael Jackson was and will continue to be. He has fed the hungry, housed the poor and made a world smile with him. He's dedicated his life to fund and find a cures for deceases that may one day afflict you God forbid. He has shown love, thankfulness and given encouragement to the men and woman fighting a war that a misguided administration has put them in the middle of. If anyone should be ashamed it should be you and your colleagues. It has been said "heavy is the head that wears the crown", it is because of the ignorance of people like you that oppression exists.

Cc: CNN- Thank you for your coverage! Long Live The King!!!

SHARON HARRIS
CHARLESTON, SC

Finally, the people in his life talk about who he really is. Why didn't they stand up for him before? It could have been so different. His daughter Paris showed all of us what a wonderful girl she was..because she had a wonderful father that loved her.

I had to leave home toward the end of the service. but continued to listen to it on the radio..and when i heard Paris voice and what she said i couldnt hardly see the road i cried so much..i love you micheal jackson forever..

CNN where can we get copies of the Memorial Service? Please. Thx!

A very sad, personal message about Michael Jackson from his daughter. I pray to God that his children will be let alone, this moment won't be exploited. Let the family grieve and have some peace.

May God bless his soul and let him be in peace with Him.

Love Michaels music. Sad that he is gone.But now enough.What is in the water over there.Way too much. GET ON WITH THE NEWS.

Brian

London Ontario

if he had done all that was told ,he would have gone to jail and he would not have had his own kids and lets think about the parents of the kids they said he did things to, no real parent would take money as a hush hush and walk away if someone touched my kids i would be out for blood not a big pay day so i feel like this his fame and his money made him a target for any one who needed a pay out so ya know what i do feel he is in heaven and that is where he should be he was put through so much in life let the man rest let his family mourn.the only thing i see that was wrong with him was maybe he was trying to forget a father who he could never please or have a child hood that was taken away from him YOU may have the same problems except you may cut your self ,you may drink do drugs what ever you need to cope except unlike him your life was not played out on tv and news papers for all the world to see so people need to lay off . his kids did not see him as the king of pop just as daddy .

could you please stop playing MJ's doughters goody again and again on TV you insensetive morons, CNN just doesnt get that there is something called a over kill to play the money shot again and again and again. oh i forgot you would never read or post this remark because IT IS THE TRUTH. how low can you go CNN

In five days the media has spent much more time covering Jackson’s death than the passing of a President. He’s always been a sensationalistic person and I’m sure ratings — and therefore advertising — soared. Yes, it was a great performer and musician, most notably Thriller, which I love.

However, I don’t understand why a child molester deserves so much love. Ok, if he’s charged once, perhaps he isn’t. But this has been surfacing for years! And he's singing with the Heavenly choir?

Michael Jackson is dead because of drugs and his screwed up life. His days as an extraordinary musician are decades in the past. I feel sorry for his family and especially his children. But even more my heart goes out to the children who were his victims.

What a sombre, respectful and uplifting day – when we consider ourselves as the 'citizens of the world' looking for love and peace all over our neighbor-hood that we call 'mother earth'.

And I and my family – in our humble way – thank this opportunity to the Jackson family for sharing their beloved one with us. We love you Michael. We pray for you and may you RIP.

Now... my question for that political leader(?) from NY... who said negativity about him .... Sir... what did you acieve in your life? How many people besides your family do you think will mourne your death?

Please think beyond politics... as the politician think! Think as a human being and you will do good in life.

Life is about giving and forgiving and celebrating about the goodness in us!

We need to appologize for waht you said... and for rest of your life need to devote yourself for the service of the people... and not seek vote!!!!

God bless all of us.

This memorial was extremely touching. I like many around the world balled my eyes out while watching the services. All I can think about is the impact you've had on my parents generation. You're precious music will continue to live on along with the influences that you have embedded within each of us. My heart and prayers go out to the Jackson family, especially to his children.

Rest well and in Peace MJ.
We love you!

it is noones business who's dna is in the children,,, noone's but theirs

how disgusting it is for any or all of us to talk about it in the media...

degrading the most basic humanity of a little child... cnn I hope you dont continue to talk about baby mommas

The most touching moment was Jermaine singing to his brother, i didn't think i would be watching the memorial, but when they started showing the family getting into the cars to go to the cemetary, it really hit me and I got a litte emotional and I had to sit a watch the rest.

It was done with taste and I think Michael Jackson would have approved and would have been proud of his family and his wonderful children, When Paris spoke about her dad I fell apart. I was happy to see how genuinely close the children are to their aunts and uncles.

God Bless them and I hope the Jackson Family can keep those children with them.

Anderson, the day was amazing, I had a very special perspective of the event as I briefly metioned to the CNN field reporter Paul outside. I was downstairs back stage all day and could feel the sensitivity of the moment. I can tell you about everything from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu, including just about all things happening back stage. I would like to give more details but feel I still may disclose many high security measures. The DAY was Beautiful........

RHR
AM

Itunes prediction: Germaine's rendition of "Smile" will be one of the top downloads. Brought tears to this jaded spirit. Thank you Germaine.

If the world ever doubted what kind of father M.J. was well after todays memorial and seeing the pain of his loss and how much his children loved him the doubts are put to rest. Micheal Jackson loved the children the way Jesus loves us all . Until we meet again in Gods new world sleep well Michael.

As Stevie Wonder said, "God wanted Micheal more than us."
I feel that it is very true. Micheal Jackson's music really touched our hearts. He is a wonderful person with a passion for music.
Micheal Jackson will be missed.
R.I.P

Riki....CA

Such a sad day for family, friends, and fans of Michael Jacksons.
Heart breaking moments as Michaels young daughter broke down as she tried so sweetly to convey her love and how much she missed her daddy. I could not stop the tears, my heart ached.
He was much too young and far too talented to leave this world. He definitely left us with fantastic music, dance steps, songs that he had written, and a kind heart.

It was a beautifully put together memorial. He must be looking down from heaven with Fred Astaire by his side and smiling, singing....and doing the old soft shoe.
We will miss him always.

Such a beautiful tribute to a man the shared so much love with all through his songs, and soft spoken interviews. MJ will never ever be duplicated and will never ever b forgotten. Michael's music will live in our hearts and head for all the years to come. As time passes, we will all remember growing up with the most amazing artist, performer, of anyone's life time. Michael Jackson looked so amazing in the videos of June 23, it seems surreal he i s gone. Michael Jackson is the greatest of all time.
Benigna Marko

Sweet God, this broke my heart. Watching and listening to that little girl breakdown – guess Michael was human after all. This is very sad. God bless and protect those poor kids

Thanks for a very sincere and very classy Memorial.

For those people blogged here and criticized MJ and his daughter Paris, shame on you guys! You have no respect for people who are grieving! I hope all the negativity out there be out to stop. Let MJ rest in peace.

r.i.p the service was very touching today now he has gone to a poeple of pace so need to to be very the lord knows best we are just passing though we are nothing in this world we need to just move on with our life he is gone but we are not.

May God bless his soul and let him be in peace with Him.

Amen

@sherry r. re: "Finally, the people in his life talk about who he really is. Why didn’t they stand up for him before? It could have been so different. "

I couldnt agree with you more. I only remember a few of his "friends" speaking up for MJ and taking his side during his troubles. Perhaps they all did it behind the scenes? Something that struck me was most of the peoples memories were from very far back and almost NONE were from the last five years. That says something, sadly.

He definitely is : The Greatest Performer EVER.

And no one paraded Paris around: she was with her family... this memorial was as much for her as it was for us fans. She will never regret having said that final farewell to her beloved father. I'm sure it is a moment she will cherish forever.

Great job everyone at CNN on today. What a powerful day for all. It will live within each of us forever. His gift has been handed to our hearts and souls. Make use of it wisely and Heal the World.

RIP Michael.

Was that a Michael Jackson doll that Blanket was holding at the service? I hope so. It was wonderful to see all the family there. Such fabulous tributes from everyone and organized in such a small period of time.

I think Michael would have been pleased. I was. Thank you for sharing your life with us Michael. RIP

We àll feel like he belonged to us so it must be okay to poke fun and be cynicalas was the case on some social networks.This unknowingly is insensitive to what an enormous example he was to african americans – his success and acceptance by white america.

michael is our world and now he can finally live on peacefully

If Michael Jackson was supposedly buried at 8:00 am this morning, I would assume that the casket in the Center was empty. Is this correct Anderson?

I may just be the same age as his son, but I know what MJ has contributed and how great it was.

Thanks CNN for such a great coverage. However, could you please spend some time covering other news? Whats going on in Iran? Are the protests over? How about the situation in China? I feel out of touch with whats going on?? Please help. Don't get me wrong, I am a MJ fan, but c'mon!

I had a paradigm shift today & recognize Michael to be the All-time world's greatest enternainer – above Elvis. Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Beyonce, JT, etc. I didn't know he was such a global philanthropist!
I realized that while we may have thought he a man in retreat due to all the allegations – that same amount of time was a gift to spend such important years with his children. While I don't understand his lifestyle and choices he certainly did give us his best beyond our wildest dreams! Each of the presentations were gifts of love today.

I will say I did not care for Al Sharpton's as it appeared self-serving and no different than every other camera op he grabs. At one point at the end the camera panned Al and it looked like he realized it and then started to join in w the others to clap hands and sing.
Michael was truly a genius, a huge entertainer and above all like each of us ....a human being capable of so much & he chose to give back to the world the best way he knew and loved to do! Katherine you done good w/Michael!

Micheal Jackson has been a blessing to our hearts.
I think Jesus really loves him so he took him a little early.
May God bless Micheal Jackson.

Hi, Maureen!!

Michael Jackson's memorial service was beautiful, exciting and unique! For me it was worth leaving the work aside to watch!

Michael Jackson brought us many good moments in my life.

I danced a lot with him; I admired him a lot as a girl trying to imitate “Moonwalk”.

Over the years he was asleep in my childhood memories. But with his passed away, the memories came to light bringing a mixture of nostalgia of childhood, loss of someone who has so long part of my life (the best time of my life). And the pain was inevitable. Pain that he ido a so unexpected.

Thank you Michael. Thanks for the music, and the force field in the dance, thank you for your sensitivity in that plays us forever.

See you!

As John Mayer said during LKL tonight, today's memorial "humanized" MJ. His rendition of MJ's "Human Nature" was one of my favorite moments. Thanks CNN and AC360 for your excellent coverage of this remarkable event!

michael you are our world, now you can finally live on peacefully

This memorial should show that "King" figure that Michael Jackson did more than he could ever imagine

I think Michael was a great musician and accomplished a great deal. With that said and with no disrespect to him, I feel that the whole MJ thing is overboard and shows that we have lost sight of our true values. There are so many men and women who sacrifice their lives each day for ALL OF US and this Country and they are laid to rest with little or no fanfare like we have seen with Michael. I am not just talking about our military but also our police, fire and public servants.

My 12 year old son said this today, “Dad why are they doing all of this for Michael Jackson when first people die everyday for our country and our protection and secondly he may have died due to abuse of medicines. What kind of example is that for us kids?”

I responded the best I could but he had very valid points.

He then said ask me why there was so many questions about LA and the cost of this memorial. He said why not bill them(the Jacksons) like everyone else would be billed. He then said, “If you die while fighting a fire or saving someone, mom would still have to pay for you to be buried and they would not shut down the town right?” I said that he was probably correct.

After that it really got to me that so much has been done regarding Michael’s death. It is unreal and again shows how out of touch our society has become with regards to our true values and basics of a society.

Again this is not to be disrespectful to Michael but we need to change to solve our issues as a society.

Finally for someone to call for a “National Day of Mourning” for Michael is unreal. If we have that then we need to have one everyday for every person that dies defending OUR FREEDOM, COUNTRY, and FAMILIES!!!!

Good bye mike the world love u.for those that say or have said bad things about him what do u think of him now the world does not care about the bad cause he has done so much good we all have done something in our lives,it felt like losein my brother over again,but as my mom a mother lost her child before his parents just think whats behind the smile of mrs,jackson& mr,jackson.I SEND LOVE TO THE JACKSON FAMILY.

Thank you CNN for the great coverage and remembering the King of Pop. He is at peace with the King of Kings and his music will live forever.

I heart went out to Paris Jackson when she spoke about her father and her love for him. I am so sure that he is smiling down on her and realizes that she has his strenth of character in being able to get through terrible times. You can see his parenting in her just by being able to stand and talk and work through her emotions of grief. I agree with her, he was a good father, Rest in Peace, Michael.

Those words read by Michael himself during Jennifer Hudson's Will You Be There were somber and powerful. It broke my heart to hear his voice like that. But his daughter's words made him so human. I have much respect and well wishes for his family. Heal the world.

It was just a little before 12 noon that i sat on the couch in the living room to watch the television, as Michael Jackson memorial service was to begin. To this day some 12 days after his death i am still in disbelief that this man with so much talent and love has died. But i guess that's the one thing that makes us all equal as human beings. Doesn't matter if your black or white, short or tall, rich or poor, at some point the father God is going to call upon us to leave this land.

But there was something different about today about this man, to whom i have no personal affiliation because as i sat there watching it on my grandmothers television, i couldn't help but tear up. But why, who is Michael Jackson to me.

Nothing really, he's not my father, my cousin, my uncle, not my brother nor was he my friend, i never even me the man. So then why did i cry who was he, ,why did sitting there watching this on T.V. take such a tole on me??

He was a great man and even though like my mother and alot of other human being i can't say that i have been watching him since i was a little girl and that we grew up together. He had already make it big before i was even a thought, but Michael Jackson gave me something and that was hope. I mean this was a man who did all from just a little boy and made something of himself and not only did he make something of himself but he also brought change to America and by extension the world. This is so much more than just about his music this is about the life of this great MAN.........he brought change that change that Barrack Obama has now vowed to carry on.He touched and influenced alot of lives. Sometimes i wonder if he realised how much people really cared for him.

I mean this was a man that just had a whole lot of love to share. Who beside all the things he did that people where thought to be weird he was a great human being, a humanitarian and a lover.
But this little note that i write is really to talk about death in life. One must realise that from the very moment that we are born we begin to die and there is not one person that can escape that. We are all going to die no matter what. We don't know when, where or how so therefore we are to prepare for there is definitely life after death. This is not it people there is so much more than what we see today or what we saw yesterday. So repent and ask God for forgiveness for you never know when it'll be your turn. I am very sure that Mr. Jackson had no idea that he was going to die on the 25th of June, 2009. I'm sure he had no idea but i hope he prepared for when my day comes i would truly love to meet the man who was behind the beautiful music that has helped me to be a better human being but also a greater lover of music on a whole.

Plan for life as though you were to live forever but live life as though you were to die tonight. Open your eyes and see the truth behind this people this man was sent on earth to do exactly what he did break barriers and bring the world together even if it was only for one second, or just for one moment this man, this music legend, this mastermind, this singer, this dancer, this beautiful soul was lived a full life and did his job and a job well done i must add.

So like Al Sharpton said today during the memorial service i want to thank Michael Jackson also for all that he has done and for never given up dispite all the bad comments and criticisms. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! and Thank you! and may god truly bless you soul.

See you soon MJ.

A perfect memorial for the King. I've not been able to stop crying. We love you. Thank you to the family for sharing your most intimate moment with us. My prayers are with you all.

Feel bad 4 Paris.

Now the King of Pop and the King of Rock are singing together!

My heart aches for the Jackson family, but especially for his children. when Paris spoke i lost it. No child should have to witness that. the king of entertainment (not just pop) will live on forever and like Marlon said, maybe now they will leave you alone Michael. god bless

Thank you CNN for the coverage. This was great for us who couldn't be there in person. We truly appreciate all the great work and keep up the good work.

I first heard the Jackson 5 when I was driving home from Adelphi University, Long Island, New York in 1973.

I was 21 years old and heard Michael Jackson sing-"I'll Be There...

Even then you knew then that he was an exceptional singer and unique entertainer.

The entire world has lost a great musical icon and philanthropist.

i think that micheals daughter paris made millions of people cry when she said goodby in that microphone. i bet it hurt her alot to have a famous father die

I sat here today watching the memorial for Michael with my 19 year old daughter, and 18 year old son. I can't see how anyone watching could not shed a tear. Michael's send off was very beautiful, it was definetly fitting for the King Of Pop. My heart and prayers go out to the Jackson family. Prince Michael, Paris, and Blanket, hold your heads high, your father was a great man and has done great things. If the people really listened to the words in his songs and followed them then the world would definetly be a better place. Michael may you find the peace that you so deserve now and perform like you did here on this world on that eternal stage. Love and blessings to the Jackson family

Having had facial implant surgery, documented in US NEWS and WORLD REPORT MAG 7-29-02, I know many facial implant victim/survivors who are not addicted to pain medication, but addicted to pain relief. I am one of those, 30 years of living it, you grow quite a tolerance. I hate that the world will think he is a drug addict, he was not. He was a chronic pain patient with insomnia from all the meds. I have a friend Ellen in NJ who never sleeps more than 2 hours at a time. She's had 4 different jaw implants and suffers daily. I saw him in concert back in the late 80's, I remember Dirty Diana. I was proud when the poem from Maya Angelou (sp) mentioned Pittsburgh. That is where I am from. I know patients around the world who have had 40-60 facial surgeries due to the failures of the implant material. They had a congressional hearing over what happened to Ellen & I. Michael rest in peace, no pain, I'm envious of that. Go with God.

Michael Jackson as made history from a the age of 5 and continued doing so until he died. ='( He will always be remembered and loved by all of us around the world. He inspired us all in many different ways but most of all, he helped us realized WE are the world. TOGETHER we can conquer anything. And like MJ believed when it is said the sky is the limit, that was really his limit.

Im praying for you Jackson family, the world is praying. Thank you for raising Michael Jackson in a way that he has been nothing less than a blessing.

We love you. Try your best to be strong. Everything is done for a reason.

I found myself glued to CNN today -thank you for all the coverage.
I grew up dancing to all MJ's songs.....thank you Michael and God Bless.

He loved children and it is really sad that his own little kids have now lost their Daddy. He was the best entertainer in the world; yet, to his three kids he was, Dad. For a special person like Michael, who as we know was so soft-hearted and sensitive, to not ever have been given a childhood of his own is a tradedy; I hope and pray that losing their Father does not take away the childhood of his children, God bless and keep them safe.

It is so sad to know that Mj did so much for the entire world and it only took his death for people to honor him.

I thought his memorial was an excellent representation of his life...too bad we didnt know micheals personality before he passed...i think more people would have liked him had we heard the people that knew him best comments before his death...except Al sharpton whom i didnt think represented him well

Great bravery Paris in expressing your love to your dad as you did today. Being a single father of 6 young children, I would hope that my children would be as willing to share their thoughts of love and devotion to me as you did today towards your dad.

I hope Michael is now left in peace...PLEASE!

The service was really nice. May Michael rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the Jackson's. May God Bless you all!!!!

Micheal was not only an Icon,He was a heroe and a legend. We will keep him in our hearts for ever. We love u.

MJ was a class act for years, today his family put him to rest with class! Proud of the Jackson family I will truly miss Michael and love him forever

When I seen that innocent child share the love she has for her Father it was one of the hardest and most heartening things to ever see on live television almost as if I was intruding I too lost my Father so being a daddy's girl I truely know how she felt because a Father is a Father to a child no matter who the Man is or was. May God Bless the Jackson Children and may they always have the love for the World as their Father had.

Today I saw the worlds greats entertainer ever graced this planet honored. I was 5 years of age when my father gave me my first Jackson 5 album. The sad thing is I cried more for Michael than I cried for my father who pass away on May 5th of this year. I saw sadness in Michael eyes all I could say is that he is in a better place and know that those say eyes would be filled with happiness Love you forever Michael.

This has been a sad, historic, memorable day. THanks to CNN and AC360 for your coverage of the MJ Memorial Service.

I thought today's memorial service was beautiful. It was done with class and dignity. My heart goes out to the Jackson family and all of those close to them.

I think MJ was an amazing talent. I never bought his music. But I may in the future. It was a great funeral. But what Barry Gordy said... "Greatest Entertainer Ever" naa..... too many others that are good. And everyone says MJ bridged the gap between the races. I don't agree with that one either. Ray Charles did country music. MJ never did. I suppose everyone is caught in the moment. But God bless MJ and his memory and his family anyway. And as I leave this note... his daughter Paris... what an emotional moment. I cried.

There is no greater honor or tribute than your child telling the world what a great parent you were and how much they love you. Michael would have been so proud of his courageous daughter. I thought it was fitting that it came at the end of the memorial and truly humanized Michael. Something that many have had a difficult time doing through the years.

I love mj and his famly and to me he is the best ever and I see the best thing now is we need to leve the famly alon they need some time alon R.I.P my love

I see on TV that a lot of people of who mis-spoke of Michael in the past are changing their tone after seeing today's memorial service! That truly indicates how much most people did not know who really Michael was and judged him based on petty and superficial things.

I sincerely hope that people now truly understand that Michael was also a "human", an extraordinary human who gave the world so much more than great entertainment, and treat him and remember him like a human being.

R.I.P, MJ! We love you...

Well I didn't know micheal personally but I grew up listening and watching his videos. I would never think that he would leave us so soon but god calls on the people who are closer to him. Micheal was the most beatiful and talented person alive and I learned from him that know matter what people say about you just listen and keep your head up and never let anything distract you. Micheal had a lot of courage and was very strong for the simple fact that he went through so many thing that will make you do some crazy stuff but he always seem to keep his head up. He encourage me to be strong and to never give up. I learned that no matter what you go through there's always a happy ending and now that he in heaven with the angels he's even happier than ever he doesn't have to stress any more or go through hard times anymore. I just want to say that I love him and I hope his family is okay and for his daughters to keep there head up and know that there father doesn't have to stress or worry anymore. Love his #1 fan tiaina marshall, 19

I am so thankful for Micheal Jackson that he lived and he changed the world for the better. He was apart of my childhood and my youth years. he loved people like I do. I will miss him and his music will live on in his music and I will always pray for the Jackson's family and Micheal Jackson children. I will always love and miss him.

to the jackson family we feel your pain as if michael is our family member he will be missed not only by the jackson family but also by his worldly family words can't explain how my heart hurts for your family.i am and will always be a fan no matter what.

Thank You CNN and Anderson for your coverage of the memorial service. You guys go above and beyond for every event and your dedicated fans say "Thanks!"

It was a very touching ceremony.

To listen to his daughter today was so moving. What an amazing little girl. I too lost my father when I was very young and it's a very difficult thing to deal with at such a young age. Time will never take the pain or memories away but will help them to gain the strength to face the world. My prayers are with his chilldren, and family, now and in the coming days.

Only now in death Michael Jackson's true legacy is being understood. More people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds loved Michael than anyone ever in the history of the word. God sent him to perform his miracle and took him when his job was done. I'll miss the new songs and performances he could have created, but all I have to do is play his songs and I will relive those feelings I always had when he performed.

@Tim, your 12 year old son is smarter than over 1 billion MJ fans. He's no hero, and to call him one is to mock everyone who has given their lives in real service to their country.

Today's memorial service was EPIC, in true Michael Jackson fashion. It was a moving celebration of a beautiful life. Michael Jackson was and always will be a legendary entertainer. May his spirit rest in peace among God's angels. My deepest thoughts & prayers to his children and family.

Music is the universal language. Michael, through his music paved the way for so many. He is much more than the king of pop to so many people around the world. He opened many doors for all people of color . Michael, may you rest in peace.

I will miss you

i dont know what loosing a father feels like but after seing michaels daughter break down .i felt her pain it was almost as if he was my father.

Michael Jackson is a genius.

Dear Jackson Family, Our HEARTS go out to you, our prayers are with you all today and forever. Paris we are so proud of you and your brothers we love you all very very much. I grew up listening to MJ's music and always wanted to dance with him( smile ), but I truely feel like we have lost a family member as well, because I felt like he was my brother in the spirit. Michael was the example of the love of Christ and we will never forget what he stood for or what he did for humanity... My daughter Ariel 16yrs old wrote a powerful and touching song for him, it is a sure HIT to say the least it made me cry and touched all of our hearts, maybe one day God will bless her to sing it for you all, be blessed and stay strong ..... Love the Lawrence family

Since I was born, Michael Jackson was the essence of American culture. My family came from Afghanistan, and the first thing my mother bought was a MJ T-shirt. Since then, from a very young age, I've been obsessed as the world has been. It is hard to cope, as many fans all across the world know, but I know he has peace now. I wish I could have gone to a concert, met him, but I was born in '89, and by the time I knew what a concert was, Michael was done. I was looking forward to the "This Is It" tour, but it never happened. I will pass his music onto my children in order to have him live on forever. I hope his family is doing well, because to them he wasn't just the greatest entertainer ever, he was their brother, son, father and more.

For me and everyone who ever loved music, its Micheal Jackson... the singer whose music i practically grew up with.... thats how i always want to remember him... a truly beautiful singer.

Anderson, my girl friend call and said your daughter is crying after you left home, I spoke to her and asked why are you crying and she said to me Daddy Michael broke my heart, I miss Michael so much, she asked Daddy will my heart be fix? and i said to her Michael love you too and he will fix your heart in Heaven. I cant believe a 3 year old can say something like that. Michael's death is heart broken to everybody, my prayers goes to his three children.

As a little girl i
loved
michael jackson i
had just about
everything that had to do with him and
what he was about
at one point my
mother asked me
when are u gonna
take that glove off lol when i look back it was so funny how really no other
singer mattered as i got older i started to understand the
words better and
realized how allhis music tuched hearts and all his music was mostly something to do with reality real life he was truly a
beautiful person
he is a shining
star in the sky now my heart go's out to his family and most of all his kids the
momorial was
beautiful as so was everything that had to do with him always went of his way to
the people happy i will alway remember
him and all the
hearts he touched
along the way we
love you michael

Michael will live forever in our hearts. He was a musical god. He WILL be remembered.

My parents raved to me about Michael Jackson, however I did not grow up listening to his music. He truly sounds like the King of Pop when I listen to his songs. Like Brooke Sheilds said, we should smile and move on with a lasting memory of the fantastic Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson was
An Artistic Angel
Michael came calm
but strong, Michael
was gentle,humble,
meek,sound at mind,
and a real Man of
The Lord. Thank You
Father for another
One of your precious
Children

MJ, Wow !! What a beautiful human being, your love for the people will go on forever as will our love for you and your children.
God bless you friend..

Earth has no sorrow that heaven itself cannot heal. Weeping may endure for a night but I pray that Joy will come you your hearts in the morning. Peace & Many Blessings to the Jackson Family.

Dear friends.
As always we miss the ones when they`re gone.M J was one of a kind.His memory will live on through his art.
What a performer he was!What incredible songs he wrote.What a legacy!
To his family,mother and father,brothers and sisters and finally his children I wish all the best for years to come.
Michael,it`s now time to rest in peace at last.You deserve it.
God bless you, man.
Mario from Quebec.

CNN thank you for rebroadcasting the Michael Jackson tribute to his live at 11PM Eastern time. The millions of Filipinos who loved him appreciate the opportunity to see it during the day and not at 1AM here when it originally aired.

My prayers are with his chilldren, and family, now and in the coming days. rest in peace

I'm just so glad you have covered this all day. I have been watching
cnn all day. There has NEVER been anyone like Michael Jackson
he is the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. He more
than any other human has changed our lives, color barriers were
broken down, people worldwide have loved him, they know all the
words to his songs even if they don't speak english. he is a genious.
He deserves every second of coverage that cnn has given to him.
people all over the world love him....we have all been influenced
by him, from his music to his style to his love and caring for
humanity. There is nothing more important in the world today than
honouring one of the greatest humans the world has ever known,
Michael Jackson. Thank you CNN.

Michael was an extrodinary entertainer and will be missed.
I Am sorry for the children and if he loved and cared for them so much WHY all the drug use ?He was too young to go and leave the beautiful chidren he LOVED so much.
I will pray and hope they will be o.k where ever they may be.
A long time fan of his since one of his first very large concerts at the forum in Los Angeles.

I'm only 18 but I did grow up to know of Michael Jackson. I didn't know him personally but his music was like no other. It was like OMG!!!! There are no words to explain him. Despite everything they said about him I still liked him. I was like none of this is true. Not once did I doubt it. The moment that touched me was Paris. I can't remember the last time I cried so hard. I don't know what it was but it touched me. I'm still walking around the house saying OMG paris. And I thought it was soooo sweet how her aunt janet embraced her. My love and prayers go out to the family. especially the mom, kids and Jermaine jackson.

I am so grateful to CNN for the coverage provided from Michael's death to the memorial service. I know some may feel the coverage was overdone but for fans like myself I needed to know what was happening. I appreciate the respectful manner that most anchor persons displayed. The wonderful service and final coverage allows me to have closure with Michael. I can get back to my life now with Michael's music in the background, as usual.

He and his brothers were a group that we idolized as kids. We were able to identify with them being young Black boys growing up. He was amazing, and I will never forget him. He is the GREATEST! God bless him and all of his family.

Thank you for all of your giving, and time you gave to people all around the world. I will miss you god bless

I wish to express to Michael's mother Katherine and her family my deepest condolences, especially to his beautiful children always
remember your father's love he had for you.... and that is all that really matters!!!!
Katherine, John 5:28, 29, keep the faith...Jesus promise to us all. Love and Hugs.

Michael Jackson memorial was something that will be talked about for years to come. All the guest who spoke of the goodness of this beloved man, and how he have TOUCHED! so many lives. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke boldly about the human being that we all love. He is a child of God, God knew exactly what he was doing. Micheal was special, he came to do the work of the Lord. When his daughter spoke I broke down, this child and her brothers will never see their father again. My prayers are with them and the Jackson family. This was a celebration and they celebrated. Smile! Everyone!

I cannot imagine a more dignified, heart-felt memorial ever displayed! A tribute to the Jackson family as well as Kenny Ortega. From Michael's beloved family and beautiful children, his musical friends, and his fans spanning the globe, this tribute to Michael has touched a place in my heart I did not know was possible!

I believe "Heal the World" speaks volumes of Michael's caring heart, not just for the children of the world but for all people everywhere. Kind of reminding us what we could be if we make the effort and keep love the main focus.

God bless you sweet Michael. Say a prayer for us all, will you?

Jeanne

The memorial service was most up lifting and spiritual ceremony I have ever seen televised. May perpetual light continue to shine on Michael and his entire family.

Michael is The Man! I have loved him for 23 years and in times of sadness & joy it was his music I would listen to always. God bless his children as they will very much miss their loving father. CNN, I am disappointed that once again, you couldn't keep your mouth shut about NEGATIVITY. Can't Michael & his family have just this ONE day at least. As Michael would do, we shun & turn our ears from your negative words & focus on truly beautiful things: Paris, Prince & Blanket & our own children.

Today's memorial was a day that I was will always remember. The coverage, service, songs, speeches were so inspirational, touching and amazing. When I first saw the casket, my heart actually ached for such a tragedy. I keep the children in my prayers as they dearly loved their father. There will never be another Michael. What a touching tribute to a beautiful person inside and out. God bless....

Yeah, I Watch The Whole Memorial Service of the Late Michael Jackson Until the Saddest Part From Paris, Michael's daughter Brought The Tears To My Eyes As I Cry,,, MJ, Rest In Peace Brother.

I couldnt believe paris would do such a thing like this ! dis is an unforgetable seen in public.

The world will miss MJ for years to come. His brilliance in writing, producing, and performing music makes him the No. 1 Entertainer of the world. My heart goes out to his kids, his mother and the rest of his family. I agree with the comments that he left us too soon. May he rest in peace. I hope the kids so-called mother leaves them alone and do not fight the only family that they know for custody just because she has thrown away the previous millions of dollars that she got from MJ. The media has been too kind in reference to her. She shouldn't have any rights with regards to the kids. She has already proven that she prefers the $$$$ over the kids. The media needs to stop whitewashing her.

King of Pop,

Rest in Peace Michael you will be missed more than you know. Your children are beautiful, graceful & incredible ~ just like their daddy! Your time with us was too short so we must keep what you left in out hearts.

May God Bless your children & family.

I am so impressed by the coverage, the memorial service & the adoration, prayers & love that was shown worldwide for Michael Jackson. Great Job & thanks for the updates on everything regarding MJ. God Bless!

Thank you so much for your continuous coverage of Michael over the past days, especially the culmination of his memorial celebration. One person, Sharon, commented earlier about how Michael was a wonderful humanitarian. I wholeheartedly agree. What makes him so powerful and so memorable is that he not only had brilliant talent, but a huge heart. He has given more than most people could ever dream of. With that, the extensiveness of the coverage was appropriate. I wish some of it focued less on the negative. But in any event, I needed it. It helped me to greave. It helped me to realize that we will never have this moment again.

Thank you so much CNN. I love Michael Jackson so much and wish that he rest in peace.

I really feel for MJs children. How could MJs family not know of his dependency to drugs whether legal or illegal. We have a serous problem in the USA. I as a mother would move heaven and earth to save my child from drugs. The people around MJ were blind or what? There should have been an intervention to save MJ life. I really feel for his kids i guess i should forgive MJs for not taking care of himself knowing he had dependant children and it goes for all races the poor and the rich. We need to open our eyes to the drugs that are being given by so call doctors. Parents and other family members try to reach out and save lives.

p.s.
We need universal health care

Constant replay of weeping Paris Jackson on both CNN and HLN. On Nancy Grace it was played after every commercial break. It' keeps getting rerun over and over. THIS IS VERY SICK and disturbing exploiting a grieving child like that to attract viewers. Very poor taste, Anderson. CNN is becoming more and more a vulgar news reporting outlet and I'm tuning out.

Michael, I love you and miss you. There will never be another one like you. The whole world is suffering a great loss. Wish it was me instead.

CNN's coverage has been absolutely despicable and disrespectful while the family is grieving you want to talk about Alcohol, Demerol, Oxycontin pills, & molestation charges. Your negative coverages knows no bounds. Your wash-up anchor woman Campbell Brown called the Memorial strange today. And Anderson Cooper you are no better.

It would seem to me appropriate to lower the nations flag on the capital tomorrow to honor the legacy of Michael Jackson by shouting his message of peace, love and giving around the world.There is nothing I can think of that would be a more powerful message to the world.

Lots of comments about what a humanitarian he was, and a good father. Let's not forget that the loss his kids will have all their lives was due to MJ's own selfishness in choosing to abuse drugs, putting himself before his family.

Anderson:
Thought coverage was great today. I was a little shocked at the media programs after the ceremony. Everyone is asking where the body had gone...that really isn't our business I wish we could let him rest in peace.

Shame on the media for always presenting Michael Jackson is a way that caused many people to judge his life. Today his life was presented in a very different way, a way that brought people together. Yes he was a man and did he fail at times, yes, but who hasn't? I believe God wants us to take a step back and worry about our lives and leave the rest to HIM!

Michael you are now free from all those who passed judgment on you and may we learn from today's memorial service that even though these entertainers share their "God given" talent with us, doesn't give us the right to "pry" into their personal life.

Gone too soon.....never will we forget the greatest entertainer who ever lived – Michael Jackson.

Very disrespectful of Randi Kaye and her "source" (which i think is local police) to divulge the so-called condition of Michael's body. It's all considered hearsay since none of us were there or have seen his body. You people STILL don't get that Michael Jackson has young children that can find out every negative thing you've said. I hope that your children and family experience the same thing after your deaths to finally know what Michael and his family have gone through. LEAVE HIM ALONE. GET AWAY FROM HIS PROPERTIES. IT'S NOT THE MEDIA'S BUSINESS WHERE HE GETS BURIED.

To Julie.PA nothing is free...nothing...people got paid...don't be so ignorant...nothing is free,,,not even freedom!!!!! Sorry you are not able to say (1) prayer just for a human being. Money is your God ..I guess that is what is more important to you than the lost of life. I will pray for you Julie...from PA...pray for me as well...maybe you know something I don't!

It was a fiitting tribute to a sacrificial vessel.
Clearly life was too hard for the ethereal spirit and transcendent soul of Michael Jackson.
Sharpton was so right when he alluded to what the world "did to him"
Stevie sang it best. "They won't go where Michael goes."
Michael is going back to God. And God is LOVE.. .

micheal i will miss that handsome smile, and wonderful voice. your parents will miss there son and your siblings there brother but more you children will miss there father. as an angel you can watch over them in a way you could not on this earth please know we loved you and will never ever forget you nor let your memory die.....

Dear Anderson, thank you for the great coverage and recognition to MJ's life and death. I just hope this won't be the "This Is It", I hope the world and the good media (CNN) keeps his legacy alive, that people answer the real call of his death. This man was so great that even on the day of his death he put all the world together to pray, laugh, cry and sing, and in my hearth that is his legacy, love and harmony, like the majority of his songs screamed high and loud.
I haven't had a such a painful and good cry like today's events, very touching and moving.
God hold him and his Children on a bond of love forever.

Today's Memorial for Michael Jackson was incredibly beautiful, filled with passion and honest, heartfelt feelings. Only thing, I kept wishing Michael could be there, sitting with his children and family, smiling broadly, feeling much joy and pride, touched by the love coming his way. I miss knowing that he is somewhere on this earth–there was a comfort in that thought. God bless his children. May they be allowed to stay forever with the Jackson family. Clearly, they all adore Michael's children and will love and protect them always. To Michael, Godspeed and may you find peace at last.

Michael – I love you like my brother. I will miss you like me friend. I will remember you as a legend. God bless you and trust that he will protect your children.

What a Memorial Service that will always be remembered in our hearts.

What's with the gum chewing with Joe Jackson???

Michael Jackson will forever remain the Messenger of Love for our generation. He will forever be our 'soul brother' for all time. If there is an afterlife, I hope to meet him there one day! He may be out of our lives, but he will forever remain in our hearts. A gift to humanity, an inspiration to all.

My Tribute to Michael Jackson
By Penny Howell

I have cried when I didn’t expect to. As I watched them bring in his body and the choir sang “We Are Going to See the King,” To the world that does not know the King of Kings; they probably thought they were singing about Michael Jackson, and that they, the fans, were coming to see the king. But, I knew they were singing about Michael going to see the King of Kings.
Michael Jackson was very special and had several gifts. We got to enjoy and marvel at his talent and abilities. His greatest gift was to reach our hearts with his compassion for man, his desire for a peaceful existence, his love for children and childhood that showed in every part of his life. Sadly, because of his tender heart there were those who would take advantage and sometimes provide a negative influence. What would he have accomplished if he had surrounded himself with those who wanted to give to Michael and not take from him? I do not refer to catering to fleshly desire, but to help him remain grounded and use wisdom in dealing with fame, fortune, adversity, and life.
The world watched as accusations were brought against Michael Jackson and we saw the many attempts to destroy him slowly takes its toll and suck the energy from his demeanor. Although his accusers were never satisfied, the hurt showed. His amazement that anyone could think of him as anything other than a loving, generous, creative soul was evident in every interview. He defended himself but he never gave in to the temptation to lash out or respond in hate. He practiced what he preached and gave away his fortune to benefit others.
Michael Jackson’s contributions to music are overwhelming when all of them are condensed and presented like a resume´ reminding us of all he has accomplished. We want to soak it all in and let it make us feel all of emotion that Michael felt when he created the moving words of love and change. But Michael felt the pain of the world and that is what he shared with us. Whether he was the originator of the words or not, when he chose to sing a song it was magic.
Hopefully his gifts will live on to inspire hope and encourage us to treat each other with love, compassion, and respect. These are the same lessons we were taught by our King Jesus and it was clear that Michael understood. Maybe, just maybe, God is saying to Michael, “Well done thy good and faithful servant."

From the island of ANGUILLA Michael Jackson also have fans. The first time I came across MJ music was through the movie Free Willy and I think I was 7 years old, since then I became a fan. I told my great aunt at the time he would be my bf and he will be the one to teach me to swim. To young at the time she just laugh and said I'm so funny. My whole household love MJ. I never was scared of any scary movies growing up because of the video thriller it makes me so energetic and not afraid . Its really his music and dance move, and his charm that make me fell so deep in love with this guy, I only wish so badly that I have meet him and that is one wish I know will never come through. His Mom and family is strong. I'm not even blood related but felt like I lost a member of my family. I pray that MJ mom would get his kids permanently so that they can raise in a loving , caring and manner environment. My love for Michael and his family will never fail. From my family to his we love you all Jacksons Family. MJ I hope the world let your soul rest in peace and your music live forever. From an Anguillian fan xoxox

I wanted to mention that CNN handled the memorial extremely well. I always enjoy knowing Andersen Cooper and Larry King are on a story because both are men with integrity. Thanks, CNN!

Erica, cnn coverage of MJ memorial very good.I,d really like to know about the blonde girl that played guitar on MJ,s rehersal video and mem. show today,she sang a few bars at first of Heal the World' . also the tall,slim black girl that sang lead on Heal the World. both very talented. who are they??? jesse

I am truly grateful to have been able to see the memorial on TV. I would have liked to be there to share their pain but I understand that there is only a certain amount of people that can go.

I never believed that MJ molested children. I think that some people wanted to make money off him and did not care about hurting him. I am glad that at least after his death justice is on the making.

I lost my mother when I was 12 years old and I can empathise with Paris losing her dad.

I have many meds to take every day. If I don't take them I am bedridden and have to be bathe, fed and on bedpan. I don't consider myself a drug addict. People who are not sick don't understand what our life is with chronic pain or chronic disorder. Not everybody is blessed with health.

I am the same age as he is and I have been terribly sick for 8 years. I never expected he would leave before me. I feel part of me is gone.

Pray that God will give Michael the peace and restful sleep that he longed in his pure, sad, unfinished life.

He had the life of an angel and death of a martyr.

May God rest his sweet, gentle soul in peace and may his legacy live forever

MISUNDERSTOOD. Michael's love for children was pure. At the end of the day, I believe those who still believe the unproven, greed based accusations, do no understand the very special person that Michael Jackson was. Some took advantage of the access Michael trustingly gave. Some will never understand who Michael Jackson was.

Michael's legacy, beyond his incredible professional body of work, are his countless, selfless acts of kindness. His abiding love for mankind and his yearning for his lost childhood are written in his songs. I pray that someday he can be rest in peace at NEVERLAND. Neverland is about Michael's lost childhood. At Neverland, he opened up his heart and home to children. MICHAEL BELONGS AT NEVERLAND. Perhaps above ground, in a monument at Neverland, this beautiful man, who remained a boy at heart, can somday rest in peace at the place he loved most.

Thank you CNN for honoring MJ with your coverage

Thankyou CNN for the coverage of the memorial.

I still cant believe that MJ the King of Pop has passed away. And the memorial was really moving and everytime I see the repeat coverage and hear Jermaine sing Michaels favourite song and Paris speak I cant help but cry. Michaels children are beautiful and my heart goes out to them and also the Jackson family.

RIP Michael you will be dearly missed

I was pretty strong throughout the whole service for Michael until the very end when the Jackson brothers and freinds surrounded Michael's casket and the music "Man In the Middle" played – incredible, . . . planned? – coincidence? incredible.

tired of hearing about michael jackson. it's a loss but it's over. feel sorry for his kids.. it's hard for kids to loose their parents.

I remember te first time i heard mj( on free willy and thriller)i fell in love with him and always wished i could met him and even dreamed of marring him but most of all he was and is the greatest voice i ever heard! He is a wonderful man at heart and loved by many but is family will love him more. His children are so beautiful and will on threw them. He is in my heart now and forever and my heart and blessing go out to his closest friends and family! I wish you all the best and one hope to meet his family and children because he was and still is the only person i ever wished to meet . I love u MJ, may u rest in peace .

THE KING OF POP- never forgot!!!!!

If you want to report on talent & generosity. Report on Michael.
If you want to report on Crazy. Report on Palin

to jermaine loved your rendition of "SMILE" and i will try to do so,god bless

ok. not a wedding... a funeral. you get it!

I thought the memorial was well done and moving. There were numerous touching moments. I did not appreciate much of Soledad O'Brien's commentary. Most of the time there were positive things being said, and she would always try to insert a comment of negative connotation. She commented about his skin color, but why is there no discussion of the skin disease of which he was diagnosed. I also join in being outraged by Pete King's comments -very ignorant and lacking any credibility.

Thanks so much for the incredible coverage that enabled all of us who weren't able to pay our respects to Michael Jackson in person have some closure. I think the ceremony was beautiful–very apt for the beauty of the person it was celebrating. My only wish is that the world stops jusdging the beauty of a person by their external appearance but rather by their ability to enable each of us to feel such rich and deep emotions. I feel truly lucky to have overlapped sometime in my life with the time that Michael Jackson lived on this planet, as I think it is rare we see such beautiful people.

thank you CNN that we could follow and see the memorial of Michael hier in Belgium!!!!!

we love Michael, he will live forever in our harts, and his music and voise touches our harts and souls

his concert in Oostende (Belgium) was for me the crown of his work, and he let us feel that we also belong in his live

Michael, thank you for the wonderfull music, you will live forever in our harts, and we will never forget such a special person
our harts are bleading, but we hope you have found the rest and peace jou have dreamed of

good night

During the time that "Thriller" was released, I bought my son Brad the album. At that time, he contracted mononucleosis and spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital. Once he was released from the hospital, all he wanted to do is perfect Michael's moon walk. I still have pictures of his love for Michael Jackson. Currently, he is a Seargant in the Army Nationial Guard and requests to return to active duty in Afganistan. Michael didn't quit pursuing his goals, and my son won"t either.

The memorial service was a lovely tribute to Michael. We should be grateful that the family chose to share this time with us, I know I am. The producers obviously gave the planning of this event care it deserved.
His music has been part of my life from the time Michael was part of the Jackson 5 through his solo career.
I understand his children will never completely recover from the loss of their father, but I do pray that the rest of their lives are full of love and blessings.

My heart is so saddened at this time of the lost of Michael Jackson the greatest icon of our time.I grew up with his music and just loved him so much. The service was done so beautifully fit for the King of Pop he would have been so proud. And as for the children he was a good father because the children are really well rounded and he was a real human breathing person like us all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the children at this time, he is now singing, dancing and smiling with the angels. He will always be the brightest star in the heavens and will always be with us always.No you can R.I.P. now Michael but you will remain in our hearts always. We love you!!

My sentiments have been echoed repeatedly.Todays
memorial was awesome it was tastefully done and it
wasn't dragged out.Jackson Lee spoke elequently.I
think we all picked up the message she was sending
to the rude Senator King.Michael did good – no one else
compares to him.And yall HATERS keep HATIN' cause
there is nothing you can do to him,he's safe now with
the Lord.And his sins are forgiven.Amen!

Why is the city of LA paying anything for the memorial of MJ? If my son dies .... my family and my church will pay for and do everything for the memorial. If people want to chip in to help the multimillion dollar Jackson family pay for MJ's memorial ... that is admirable. But the city of LA and the taxpayers should not be involved. A memorial is a religious activity (otherwise we would just through the body away) ... and government and religion is supposed to be kept separate.

As I watched the memorial service today, I couldn't help thinking what a beautiful, respectful, elegent event, fit for the King of Pop, and the beautiful person that Michael was. I know many of his detractors were expecting the event to be a "circus" and were surprised and left with a loss for words.

As a resident of Detroit in the 60's and 70's, I am left with fond memories of the Motown sound and the Jackson Five. Listening to the beautiful music today brought back many wonderful memories of an era of great talent and sounds.

Mary
Michigan

Oh and AdamWV in answer ....Who did Shelia Jackson Lee
think she is(?) because she gave a salute to Michael.She is
a free citizen of these United States and an elected official
and needs no ones permission to give whatever honor she
pleases to a fellow countryman!!!!

I can't beleave MJ is not with us anymore.But, i know he will always be with us.I really hope they put him to rest at neverland . So, people can visite him there and they can raise money for charities that he cared so much about . that will help out his family and his kids. And because, he will never be forgotten we need to keep that property as it was when michael was living there.they did it with elvis,why not michael ? WE LOVE YOU MJ

kathy from california

'Gone too soon". Man of pure love, misunderstood. Thank you for what you gave us. He will live in our hearts forever. Keep the music alive.!

I could not hold my tears! Paris is beautiful and a brave young girl!

I loved the memorial service. I was so touched. Michael Jackson changed the world. He sacrificed to entertain the world. I join in the outrage over Pete King's comments. How incredibly ignorant and distasteful.

I was listening to Anderson Cooper earlier when they came out with a new report on the medical for the blessed Michael Jackson, and was wondering if anyone else has thought that Micheal had CANCER. He was such angel that was sent from heaven. I hope that all his medical issues come out to be just that he was really sick and just kept it from america. GOD BLESS HIM and HIS FAMILY!

I loved the memorial it was Beautiful and words can never express my deep sorrow for a wonderful man.

To Patrick and those other ppl who think mj's daughter shouldn't have spoken.what's so fake about a girl paying tribute to her father? Come on guyz, this is an 11 year old girl who has just lost her dad. To us mj was an entertainer and the best at that, to these kids, mj was a dad. The closest person they had and sadly they,ve lost him. Surely, who are we to judge what's real and what's not?
Thanks mj for making the world a better place for me.

Micheal,
Now there will be no distraction to do what you do best.....you can dance on the clouds... sing with the angels....and laught till your heart is contented.

Thank you Micheal Jackson for the smiles you brought to countless faces all around the world. God bless you!

It's too bad when someone so young dies. It is even worse when it could have been prevented.
I think Michael Jackson was a brilliant musician and performer. He was talented beyond belief.
Let's not forget though that he was a pediphile, a pervert and a drug addict. He did unfogivable things to little boys who trusted him. He was a wing nut who needed a lot of help. He tried to be white. He was a poor example of a black entertainer. He was ashamed of being black and I wonder why all these black starts want to ride his trail. He was certainly not proud of his black heritage. A sicko.
A drug addict. Just that simple. What is so wonderful about that? Not a model for children or adults or anyone. He was into the heavy duty drugs and should have been committed to a hospital.
It is really clear now just how little his family cared about hij. They watched as he spiraled out of control and did nothing to help him. Shame on the Jackson family. They are all a bunch of money grubbing losers.

The memorial was awesome and I still can't believe Michael's gone. I know that wherever he is now, he's got to be feeling the love of everyone after all those years of feeling no love at all.

Anderson - one note - I was quite surprised at your story on the autopsy report as those stories have been all over the web for days now (i.e., the condition of Michael's body). Everyone else (including TMZ, for god's sake) has stated that information is not true ...

I watched the whole coverage of Michael's memorial service and it really touched my heart. Paris is a brave girl and I pity the children for losing their father. Let us respect the grief of the Jackson family. Michael's legacy will forever be remembered. Long live the King of Pop!

I Unequivocal can say ; one way or an other ; hat Michael Jackson has great contribution or it is one of the factors for Obama's rise to power .

Sam

Farewell Michael and god be with you and the family.
All AC360 on one topic.
Obama is in Russia, and the G8 ( or is 14, or 20) meet today, America is at war still in Afghanistan and Iraq, N.Korea is shooting missiles towards allies in Japan and S.Korea. The world faces the worst economic crisis since 1929 -1933. etc etc
He was a great muscian and artist but this coverage is nonsense and frankly offensive,
Please, please let him now rest in Peace! And the family repect his wishes without the glare of publicity.... we all know already that Money is the root of all evil!!
Regards,
Hodgson.

I am from Indonesia, and we stayed up to 3 o'clock in the morning just to take part of seeing the memorial of Michael. I grew up with his music, I bought his famous red and white jacket, I took picture with his paper photo while I visited US years ago. All I can say is, Michael was a genius, he has the most genuine smile and heart full of passion. His music is simply undefeatable, too bad only his death revealed his good sides. I cried the whole night, will miss him for life ! Goodbye and thanks MJ.

Anderson....why couldn't the news about the investigation regarding Michael Jackson, etc., wait till tomorrow. Why couldn't today have just been a day of celebrating and honoring him??

This news could have waited till tomorrow....there will be plenty of time for the media to "bring" him down and trash his legacy. One day wouldn't have hurt, especially after such a beautiful memorial. You media people are sometimes very insensitive...

I was diggin' the smiling Michael Jesus imagery behind Tito. The whole thing seemed like a telethon for the Jackson Family brand. One thing's for sure, after that performance, you can now officially file Tito's career under "RELAUNCHED!" The whole Jackson family will thrive after the boost this gives them, except maybe LaToya. In a way he is Michael Jesus because he died so that the rest of his talented family can be free from living under his freakish shadow, except LaToya. Congratulations LaToya, you are now officially the craziest Jackson!

It's a shame that all of Micheal's 'Champions' weren't quite as vocal when he was unfashionable .Too bad he had to die to regain his stature in the world.

The Lord sent Jesus his only son as an example to the world, he also sent another..., named Michael Joseph Jackson. He had his work cut out for him, but he SERVED the Lord because he knew his talents and gifts were like no other, just like jewels of the sea ~ untouched and rare. Michael gave love endlessly just as the Lord loved him to pieces and said to him, SON you've done wonders, time to come home. Michael I wrote you a letter that I found two nights ago when I was 10 years old. It never reached you but you reached me, and that is for sure. I was always quoted by my father that God works in mysterious ways is wonders to perform. Je t'aime Michael, my shining star.

michael was a true icon to me. he taught me that it's ok to be different and that even though you may be older its ok to feel like a kid in heart. my prayers are with his family. r.i.p. m.j. you'll be forever missed

hey everybody i just wanna say that Machael Jackson is one of the best artist out there in the world. i love him so much i dont even have the words to say it. but i know God is on his side right know and his family too. so MJ rest in peace man.

Rest in peace Michael. I love you man. I really. You and your music will live on forever and ever.

From 8 tracks to ipods from Hyphy to downloads this special man will be remembered forever.

I truly believe that this angel was given to us and we broke him and God took him back.

Gob Bless the entire Jackson family. And God Bless those great kids!!

Michael Jackson is a legend. People that are cynical and cannot see the sadness here for him or his family need to SHUT-UP and keep the ugliness away.

One of the last shots on the stage was "Blanket" clutching a plastic doll looking at the camera with Michael's eyes. That has to be MJ's biological child. I can see Michael's shyness and spirit in "Blanket's" eyes.

RIP Michael

Rest in peace Michael. I love you man I really do. You and your music will live on forever and ever.

The world will miss a great human being , but his family will miss him more, God bless you all..........................................................................

it felt good hearing people speach good about MICHAEL JACKSON.Paris the thruth is the light because you let us know just how you feel.

I bid MJ farewell this manchild that I watch grow up. I saw him when he was child and as man. He will always be the King of Pop. And all that he has done will be around forever. Rest be at peace sing for God now. God bless this family of talent and keep his loving arms around this family.

Hi Anderson this is Kathy And Destiny from Baton Rouge LA,we watched your brodcast of MJ's memorial.It was beautiful except, why did the whole family wear sunglasses in the building? Are they afraid to show how they feel? If you cant see someones eyes there is a lie there and thats what i beleive. I wanted to see some real tears because they hid there compassion we cried all day and we told our friends not to come over because our eyes were swollen and red. I just think love should be shown.I think it was tacky.What are they really hiding from? I think his fans and friends loved him more than his own family. Love Kathy and Destiny

Today's memorial service for Michael Jackson was one that will be remembered for many years to come.Realizing what a Kindhearted , caring, generous person Michael Jackson really was is enlightening. It says volumes about his upbring, by that I mean his mother's influence.Her being a Jehovah"s Witness lets me know she understood her role as helpmate to her husband, and him being the head of the family. If you are not familiar with the teachings ,you proberly won't understand. So I'm sure she played a very important role in Micheal's values and teaching him the ways of Jehovah. Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart. Michael may have changed his religious preference once he was an adult but it is obvious that he still believed in treating people with love .
,I'm not saying that other beliefs do not practice love, but when you know the TRUTH nothing else matters. Sleep on Brother Michael until that Great Day when the dead in christ shall rise , and we wake up to a new Earth. May Jehovah keep your family . Brenda

to the jackson family and michaels children, you will continue to be in my prayers and thoughts. thanks for allowing america to be a part of michaels memorial, thank you michael for all the memories...you will not be forgotten for all the good you have done!

From 8 tracks to ipods from Hyphy to downloads this special man will be remembered forever.

I truly believe that this angel was given to us and we broke him and God took him back.

I challenge an other artist to be just as big as a humanitarian, or a philanthropist, as much as Michael was.

Gob Bless the entire Jackson family. And God Bless those great kids!!

I know everybody loves Michael especially his daughter Paris what a wonderful speech .I give the best wishes to the Jackson family especially the kids Good Luck Guys

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Jackson family and especially Michael's Mom, children and sibblings. Rest In Peace Michael – the PEACE you so well deserve and has come at a tremendous loss to your family and fans but a long time coming for you. Stevie said it best – God apparantly needed you more. Your children now have their own "Personal Guardian Angel" who will for sure, be watching over them and protecting them.

Michael, you will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with his children and family.

He is just awesome, the memorial today was just so heart wrenching, I've cried most of the day. I grew up with the Jackson 5 and with Michael and I their music and his. You or anyone else on this earth will ever make me believe he did anything to any young boys. He loved children because he was a child himself. Only people with filthy minds think that way. He was pure at heart and could never hurt a child like that. His kids are adorable and deserve for their father to be treated with respect for the wonderful man he is and always will be. You'll be missed Michael, god bless you and keep you.

So with the continuous televising..over and over...same things.....
No one followed the hurst and the casket after the family went to lunch????
How can that be?

Every body remember Michael always said I'll be there always remember that especially the family of Jackson!

I love his work …he was the best ….the charity work that he build was massive ….God bless him!!!
I really consider that is not right when some journalists keep bringing on allegation about a trial that have declared not guilt , just because he was a public person this don’t give them the right to consider him guilty besides the law…… This is unfair, untrue and evil, nobody can live in a place where the justice is not sufficient to shut down the tabloids! He had some problems and eccentricities but tell me…. Who is normal if you look up close today??

I found I was completely sucked into the memorial for Michael and was frequently moved to tears. I grew up with his music and feel blessed to have done so. He inspired me to dance and sing and express myself in a creative manner. I still cannot believe he has passed on. His entire family and friends are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this time with all of us and for touching our hearts.

Omg how am I gonna keep living in this world knowing the person that I looked up to is no longer living.
Even thought im only 14 years old I have listen to your music all my life wooow your really gone but no matter what you will always be my number 1 you will always be in my heart.
I promise you im gonna live life for the both of the us.
King of pop aka my husband for life michael jackson R.I.P MICHAEL :'(

Michael Jackson's music is timeless and never gets old.

Rev. Al said so much that was felt. The world we live in IS strange and choatic Micheal was not strange, but resolved to a creative solution that this world percribes to.... A world we all perscribe to. We love you Michael.

Andre and Patrick,
May God bless you and soften your cynical hearts...those comments were sick and wrong. Leave that poor, grieving, heartbroken child alone!

I lost my job yesterday because i stuck up for MJ...it was well worth it and I would do it again, I love you Michael!!

I also FEEL LIKE A PART OF MY CHILDHOOD HAS DIED WITH MICHAEL. He brought back such good memories of the 80's. I can remember the day Thriller was released. I was with a group of friends and we played the entire album in awe. We couldn't believe how great the songs were and how good they made you feel.

The Memorial Service today was beautiful. Thank you to everyone that contributed to this wonderful and tearful day. I hope Michael is smiling at us from that crescent moon. I will miss the joy and love he brought to our lives.

I would like to thank the entire Jackson family for allowing the fans of Micheal Jackson to be a part of his families darkest hour. It is a great honor to celebrate Michaels life, and morn his death along with the rest of the world.

only in a mans demise would you know his greatness...i tot i was the only person who loved micheal..

The Memorial Service was absolutely beautiful...You can tell Michael was loved by many people around the world. The children are clearly in the best hands possible, and if the court takes them out of this environment they are retarded. That would stupid to put them in a home with a complete stranger when they have all the love they need with their Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents. God Bless Michael and his family and friends.

Anderson enough is enough already!
We have had it up to our ears with all this hoop la about this child molester Michael Jackson. There are other entertainers who have had great lives and given a lot to society. Why hasn't CNN spent any time on their lives? Why? Because they were not CHILD MOLESTERS who paid millions in HUSH money to keep things quiet. Move on folks that little pimp in the pink hat from long ago is finally out of our lives. Children can sleep peacefully at night now knowing that the child molester has kicked the bucket.

The Memorial service was filled with so many emotions, some real, some not so real, kind of like a playing a part of a concert (but that's my opinion). But one thing I can't understand is – why didn't Michael's brothers carried the casket with Honor? Why did they have to roll it in and out.... Such a shame! It doesn't matter how expensive and lavish was the coffin... They should of carried him honor. But at least now it's over. He can Rest in Peace. God bless.

Leave him alone.
Skip the gossip: If he is bald, lilly white, money, custody or overdosed, leave him alone.

Choose some OTHER news.

I anticipated watching the memorial to Michael Jackson. I wanted to see that the memorial did not turn into a circus. I am glad that it didn't. The memorial was the most dignified memorial I have ever witnessed. Of course I wanted to see what celebraties would come out and perform or speak. I was happy up until the point when Brooke Shields came out and spoke of her friendship with Michael. I started to cry. She was very moving! I hope now that he is finally at peace with the world.

There will never be another Michael Jackson. He will always be the undisputed "ONE" in the entertainment world. His memories will always live on in our hearts forever. Michael, I grew up with you, your music and you have touched my life in a very special way. My heart goes to your children as you leave to meet our Father in heaven. Rest in peace now Michael. God bless your soul.

I am only 12 years old but through the 10 years out of the 12 years I always loved Michael Jackson.... I watched the whole memorial service and as much as I wanted to cry I didnt.. when i first heard that Michael was being rushed to the hospital 5 minutes later my friend told me that he was dead because of a heart attack now only really the family knows the cause of the death.. but although people say he used drugs and all of the other things they might say to make Him sound like he was a bad man we all still love him and although i never saw him in person i always loved him... and when i went to Detroit to a hotel with my mom and dad i got on the stage at a talent show and performed the Billie Jean and when i did this i was only 4 years of age.... But through all of the alligations and accusations people accussed him of myself and alot of other people still love Him.. R.I.P MJ and remember you will always be remembered..

anderson can we please let go of michael jackson and get on with real news...the cnn poll taken tonight shows more than half of your viewers are getting sick of it...the press has crucified the man for the past 20 some years and now they are deifying him...yourself included...one needs to anchor a news team or run a tabloid...how much lower are you going to let the bar fall??? sincerely, bob tanner.

I never had the opportunity to see MJ in concert but knew I wanted to. He was the greatest in all he pursued in life. As far as his burial goes, he could continue to make his debt pay itself off by having his body placed somewhere on Neverland as a monumental tribute to him. He was all about children, and believe the amusement park re-open with reservations made to allow those interested in being touched by his spirit come to pay their respects while charging a nominal fee for entranceto Neverland. He would have wanted that mostly since he was truely into his fans to amuse them just one more time.

The image of Blanket walking off stage holding back tears, holding his father's doll, and chewing that big wad of gum broke my heart. (Look close to see him – he is in the lower right near the CNN logo)

yeah! l weep through the entired service,
l felt so sad,for the jacksons family.,
but they must know God will see them through.,
these tough times.
l think the whole world weeps ,ours heart hurt , but at the end
we all bid his farewell. with a smile.
to, haters out there , michael say beat it.

Wow Jackson's kid Paris looks pretty. She could be a star?

CNN-Thank you for great coverage. Where can I get a CD of the whole service. I feel like Michael Jackson is a family member. I couldn't stop crying when I first heard about his death. Tears still run down my face just thinking that he is gone. Michael touched the world!!!! God created a wonderful,loveable,special person that's MICHAEL JACKSON...HE is in HEAVEN THE DOORS OF HEAVEN HAS OPENED FOR HIM. MICHAEL YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN THE PEOPLE WHO HEART YOU HAS TOUCHED. LIVE ON MICHAEL AND I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. YOU CAN NOW REST IN PEACE AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. GOD THANK YOU FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL, LOVING PERSON,

Jackson's Music is very popular in my country. MJs untimely death saddens me a lot !!

Ganesh
Hyderabad
INDIA

I think what Paris Jackson did at the memorial service is the same as JFK JR. saluting his fathers coffin. Each generation should be proud truly amazing

Omg, todays Mj memorial was so beautiful and emotional. I will never forget today. From the begin of the memorial, when they entered with the casket to the end of the memorial when his daughter Paris spoke was so very emotional. It really did bring tears to my eyes.Im 23 yrs old, but i do remember growing up listening to MJ, all my family are fans of his. He's truly a insiration in my life. My Love and Prayers go out to the Jackson family. May god bless all of them and may MJ REST IN PEACE... I Will never forget him, and his music will live on forever. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON
Marissa-South gate,Ca

This is really sad and I cried watching Michael Jackson's funeral. I read the Hindu scriptures and they use to mention about the perfection of spirituality in comparison with a Brahmin or those who live like Brahmin, caring, loving, unselfish, ego less, and helping others in need. The spirit of the Brahmin is considered to be pure and to attain Brahminhood one must self-sacrifice a life for the happiness of others not themselves. Since u leave nothing behind, when u die...So, suddenly it dawn to me the words of the Hindu scripture that the death of Michael Jackson is like a death of a Brahmin. The world is left with tears as his spirit has risen to greater perfection.

I’m only 26 and I love MJ not solely for the music. For me he was a rare human being in his open-mindedness and his ability to approach people from all walks of life, cultures, colours, religion and nationalities with pure love in his heart. In this era where we often have to question the sincerity of those in the spotlight, I can always reflect on Michael because his dedication to the needs of the world and its people was completely genuine. People often wonder how he transcended so many barriers to accomplish what he accomplished. I believe it’s because he always behaved as a citizen of the world, in its truest sense. I think we all have a lot to learn from this gracious, aware, generous, fallible and flawed man because as high as he climbed, his very human vulnerability and frailty made him simply one of us. Thank you MJ and I’ll never forget.

Yes, I Watch The Whole Memorial Service of the Late Michael Jackson Until the Saddest Part From Paris, Michael’s daughter Brought The Tears To My Eyes As I Cry,,, for losing such a great entertainer who was determined to do the nest show for his kids. Memories are there and will never fade away coz he has left a foot print with his thrilling music. God give strength to his family and children to carry on the music as they grow and also be the stunning juniors of MJ's lineage Rest In Peace Brother.

Michael Jackson was in a class of his own. His presence was etherial.

God blessed him with his talent and Katherine and Joe Jackson are responsible for discovering the talent of their children and they were gracious enough to share their talent and gifts with the world. Let us not lose sight of this.

I never gave up on Michael,throughout all the allegations.If you looked into his heart you were able to see someone who tried to live his life in the likeness of God.

My soul has been forever touched and for this I am grateful.

RIP Michael and thank you for all the joy you have given us! You are and will always be the songbook of my life.

Sincerely,
Diane Jones-Poulson
Pennsylvania

Even from this side of the globe Michael Jackson has touched our lives in many ways. Filipinos are talented with awesome singers and dancers, and MJ was a mentor and icon to many here.

I grew up with MJ's music and am now so nostalgic. Because of the coverage and videos of the life of MJ from CNN and MTV, I cannot help but reminisce about my past as well. It's so intertwined and yet millions of us never knew him personally!

Kudos to Katherine for breeding such a fine, sweet and talented human being, MJ adored you for this.

Kudos to MJ for also breeding such beautiful and wonderful children. With Paris' heartfelt farewell to her daddy I am also reminded of John Kennedy Jr'.s last farewell to his daddy. Wow so touching . . . I also see the similarities of how Jackie O and MJ raised their kids in such fierce privacy in order to lead a normal life and yet were not shielded to mourn for their dad in public as any normal human being would. Now the kids can go on with no regrets! Kudos to the family!

Thanks to CNN for a great coverage! And THANKS to the Jackson Family for sharing this special memorial that will be a lasting memory for the world. I am so elated to have discovered via the memorial that MJ was an even bigger humanitarian than I thought, imagine he even made in the Guinness Book of World Records for this! In his silence from the media over the years, he was helping the needy all along.

Hail to the King of Pop! You are now our Angel. God Bless You MJ!

marivic h-j.
from the Philippines

ANDERSON AND CNN!

You are missing a few very important contributions! The kid with the British accent gave one of the finest performances of the Memorial and you have not replayed it! I understand the need to include those who had a relationship with Michael, but did Mayer or Usher? This kid was UNBELIEVABLE and most of the world won't even have heard his performance. An unforgivable omission amongst your otherwise stellar coverage.

ALSO, the names of some of the other finest performers were not given. Who was the amazing female singer (asian looking) who lead "We are the World"? And who was the amazing male singer who wore the hat (back-up and also strong in "We are the World")? Please provide this credit and coverage as it is surely due.

Last, I think that the Rev Al Sharpton nailed MJ's contribution to society (providing a comfort level between the races through his artistic contributions) and that Brook Shields nailed his personality. I so appreciated all of the contributions (also LOVED Magic!) but these were among the most meaningful to me.

Thank you Jackson family for sharing the beautiful memorial service with the entire world today. From my living room I cried and prayed and sang along with you and everybody who watched it. There was so much love.
God bless and protect his beautiful children.
Michael is in peace now. His art and his lessons will forever be with us. Michael was a beautiful gift to humanity.

oh and for the record he IS the greatest entertainer of all time, the numbers and the broken records prove it

The service for MJ was beautiful. I showed he was more then the King of Pop or the World's Greatest Entertainer, he was a VERY generous humanitarian, he was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many, many people. He influenced our culture in many positive ways, especially for African Americans. In the late 1960's when our country was so painfully divided by racism, riots and human rights issues–young Michael came into the picture and help many see beyond the color of skin. He touch our soul with his Godly gifts. And made a positive difference in more peoples lives then we'll ever know.

It's heartbreaking to think his death may have been caused by greedy, star struck, medical professionals whom allegedly took hippocratic oaths to "above else do no harm." To those that blame MJ for being an addict–his abusive childhood and the isolation of stardom predisposed him. Remember every time he asked for drugs he was in fact asking for help, the medical professionals erred by giving him drugs instead of getting him into rehab. I hope they are criminally prosecuted AND his family sues them all for malpractice!

There are a lot of people spewing hate at this man because the media tried to destroy him. Remember innocent until proven guilty–which he never found guilty. And it's not his fault that the media is only focused on him at this point in time. So, stop disgracing MJ because the TV producers are obsessed.

Perhaps, it's another lesson we can learn from his passing–how lopsided the media can be, so make sure you don't based all your thoughts, beliefs and judgements of others strictly on what you see on tabloid TV and start doing some thinking on your own. Thank you God for MJ.

Hi Maureen, Anderson, Soledad and Don.
I like to say thank your for coverage Live Memorial of Michael Jackson last night, it was really beautiful service, including Jackson families, I had work last night I took taped video to watch. I know he's up the heaven right now. My heart goes to the Jackson families, My thoughts and prayers with his children. That was my favorite " The Thriller" he was dancing so awesome on moonwalk! I will miss him so much, Rest in Peace. Thanks Anderson!!!

Need more on the amazing kid from Britain! No replay of his performance. He was amazing! I want more.

Also, who was the Asian woman and the man in the hat and glasses (Elvis Costello look-alike)? Both need credit.

MJ would have wanted us to know.

We all love you MJ. You have a beautiful heart that is full of love for everyone. You will be greaatly missed. May God watch over your children and keep them safe. You are the Greatest Entertainer that ever has walked the face fo this earth. God Bless You!! We love you!

We all love you MJ. You have a beautiful heart that is full of love for everyone. You will be greaatly missed. May God watch over your children and keep them safe. You are the Greatest Entertainer that ever has walked the face fo this earth. God Bless You!! We love y

Mr. Al S. said he was the movement in to blacks in pop, in rock, down to Obama for president. Then why in the heck was he trying to be white. why not reconigze the true black heros in this time and explain all the weird things and unexcveptable things he did. He might be the king of pop, but is he really a true hero for all our white/black young males to look up to. Is that who we wan't in our society?
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I Watched The Whole Michael Jackson Memorial Service I Cried In A Lot Of The Speeches But To My Heart I Was Happy That They Had The Public Memorial For Michael As Everyone Knows He Was Loved By His Family And Friends And His Kids And His Million Of Fans No One Will Ever Forget The King Of Pop And No One Ever Will Be Able To Forget His Smile His Laugh Or His Music!!!!!

R.I.P Michael Jackson

What a Beautiful Memorial it was Thank You to the family for sharing Michael Life and Death. I like to also like to state Thanks for the beautiful Music, Dance and sharing of your life Michael with me and many many others around the World. You will be for ever remembered in my heart!
Their should be exceptions to the rules and laws in some extraordinary cases as this Death of a Legend such as Michael. Let him be at rest and be at Peace at his Neverland Ranch. He deserves his resting place where he was most comfortable and safe until it was raided and tainted by the Police. Let him have his Sanctuary back!

My sons and I like and loved MICHAEL, for his music dancing and talent. We love you Michael and will miss you dearly, your music will be played and your legend will last for ever.
Today, I watched the memorial service and I did not know that he did more than whhat the Media would allow us to know. All they spew is OLD Non guilty charges of child molestation info and drug useage. I'm sure some of them are on something themselves but that won't be aired on AC360 . Texas Congress woman Shiela Jackson Lee, gave us great info and details about other Wonderful things Michael did but, the Media Never explained nor told that Story– HUM I wonder why? Its funny how quickly People Judge you , but they forget that they will also be judged. Everything you all do and say about Michael and anyone for that matter you will all have to answer to God , according to the Bible–You know the word of GOD read it lately?
I pray for Michael family to find Love and peace in their home and hearts. I pray that they will have the privacy they need to properly grieve with out all the Media hoopla. I pray the Media will show more positive things about Michael Jackson, AND HIS MANY OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS BESIDES JUST MUSIC.ELVIS DIDN'T DO ANY OF THOSE THINGS NOW DID HE?
R. I. P MICAHEL WE LOVE YOU!!!!

i am truly shocked and disgusted that the Jackson family is so insensitive and disrespectful to Michael Jackson. I am sure he is rolling over in his coffin, not grave because they haven't had the decency to bury the man, due to the fact they paraded his children in the spotlight when he hid them from it. It broke my heart to see his daughter on stage, with a mike shoved in her face and pushed to speak up and talk, when it is plain to see this child is in terrible pain She did not lose a entertainment icon, SHE LOST HER FATHER!!! and she HAS NO MOTHER. She needed to be in the privacy of a loving caring family to tend to her broken heart, not make her part of a media circus.
What a bunch of monsters!! No wonder Michael distanced himself from his family, they are like vultures!! Even using his children as bait.
THEY HAVE NO SHAME..

to ms kathy andover, nothing the Jackson family does is with any sensitivity for MJ or what he would have wanted Clearly he would have NOT wanted his children in the spotlight! And YES Paris should not have been there. She was truly devastated and it was shameless of them to push her to speak up. This spectacle was for the public and for the Jackson"s to re-ignite there failing careers. You wait to see just how long it will be till they run on the road to put on a Tribute show to capitolize on MJ's death..
they are vultures.. that's why MJ hated them, they all wanted hand outs..
they have stooped to a new low!! NO TASTE, NO TACT, NO FEELINGS
cold heartless people!!

Rest in peace, Michael !!!

NOW, LET THE GAMES BEGIN......

Why is congressman Peter King livid with so much hate even for a dead man? Is character distortion and misinformation endemic to GOP? Meanwhile their governors are either misappropriating public fund or globe-trotting with women who are not their wives.

Michael Jackson, where shall I begin... I've grew up on Hittsville (Motown) Records I loved the Temps, Lil Stevie, Dina, but there was something about the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson... He has touched my soul with lyrics, and my heart with his voice... He was truely a child/man before his time.He was most deffently ahead of the error of music. It finally hit me when I seen his casket, I haven't wittness a Memorial ever in life of that magnitude, it really touched me... He will truely be missed. RIP Micahel Jackson

To the Family of Michael Jackson

While I mourn the passing of your precious Michael, I feel compelled to say to you....It is my belief, as deeply as this all hurts that Michael was on loan to us all here on earth. He was an Angel often confused by so many for his good deeds, goodwill, love and caring of all, mostly children that drove so many to believe he was the devil in disguise. God sent him down to us to Unite the World, cultures, colour, rich and poor, sick and healthy. Hence his music. I will always believe that Michael was here for that purpose. To not take from the other 4 brothers of the group, think about it....he went on, he aspired, he inspired and was loved. From such a young age he was different. God took him back home when he realized he could no longer allow his Son to endure the pain and ridicule of so many. Michael did what he was sent to do withstanding and pushing through barriers to accomplish God's work. To do this, Michael suffered silently. To those who ridiculed, judged and berated him, shame on you. I was born in the same year as Michael and grew up from day one of his start in the entertainment business. I feel so close to him because of that. Through all his changes, I never, never, never, stopped believing in him, stopped loving him for who he really was (is). I never will....We need more Michaels in this world. His time was too short and I will miss him terribly. Michaels Soul was hurt. It is no wonder he became as he was (is). A soul can only endure so much before God says to his child it is time to come home.

I love you Michael Jackson as a person, an entertainer,

RIP always

Judith

A Tribute to
Jackson, Micheal Joseph

Your childhood was fantasy
Your music, an ecstacy
Your colour, a mystery
Your life, a controversy.
You created records
You sold records
You broke records.
A big voice without
A small voice within.
Your face was bad
Your fans always scream
Your songs remain a thriller
Your dance very invincible
Without any blood on the dance floor
Eventhough it was dangeorous
But now you are off the wall
And will for ever remain history
Very friendly and loved without
Very
Very
Lonely
Within.
Adieu Wacko Jacko
Adieu MJ
Adieu the Gloved One

The impact M.J. has on generations is nothing short of being great. The evidence is there to see.

All Family members was present at Michael Jackson's funeral except Reebie. Where is she?

This was a beautifully orchestrated tribute. God Bless Michael and his family for sharing the tenderness of the moment and the tragedy of his passing with us.

I woke up this morning feeling so disturbed. I watched highlights of the Memorial to MJ (amazing) and shed several tears. But I can't seem to forget how deep Michael was sinking over the last 10+ years (obvious to me who doesn't know anything about him or his family situation) and how he could be 'allowed' to sink so deeply when he was so loved and had such a big 'loving' family. How could this happen? This man destroyed himself, and in the end was hardly recognizable as that person that was so loved around the world and gave so much to the world. It deeply saddens me and I wonder if there was ever any attempt at intervention? Who was there for him in the end? The guy with the IV drip? It breaks my heart. Near the end of his life I thought he looked like death and now know why. Anderson's physical description of MJ last night has haunted me and is in stark contrast to the wonderful Memorial we witnessed for such an amazing man.