The tribute to a legend, class from beginning to end. His dance & performance defied physics, a heart with no limits. Thank you for your great gifts. Rest in peace, gentle soul.

The British boy who sang is 12 year old Shaheen Jafargholi from Wales. He was first spotted a few months ago on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT (tv show with judge Simon Cowell). Somebody must have told Michael about him...

Wow, i was angry that they were making a specticale of Micheal's funeral. I was wrong–the memorial was tasteful, hearttugging and most of all respectful. I wish I could thank the Jackson Family and Micheal's friends for sharing thier very intimate loss. Thank God that family love is forever. God bless them and may the lord be thier guide in the days and years to come. I pray tthat the vultures will be kept at bay and the best of Miicheal will be allowed to triumph!!!!

I have been a lifelong fan of Michael Jackson and was devastated by his untimely death. I am only 25 so I missed his early work and only appreciated it through cd and video. I never got the chance to see him live and I deeply regret it. That being said I have always loved him and was old enough to remember "Will you be There" from the Free Willy soundtrack. Seeing Jennifer Hudson perform that song made me lose it and I couldn't stop sobbing. It made me realize how much of an impact Michael has had on my life. Me and my sisters used to listen to that song non stop. We would sing and dance. It is one of my greatest childhood memories.
I just want to say Thank You Michael for giving us so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

And to those like Peter King who have nothing nice to say, no matter what you believe, please remember the heartbreaking words of Michael's daughter. No matter what he was a great father and I hate to think that his children will have to hear such hateful things, especially while their hearts are broken. Please, please think before you speak.

The amount of time devoted on major so called news networks devoted to covering MJ death is ridiculous. Robert McNamara died this week a far more important figure in history barley gets commented on yet there is and was hours of coverage to this Pop music writer who hasn’t had a hit in years; killed himself with drug addictions; should have been in jail for child molestation which by the way might have saved his life; in general is a freak. The choice of what the media decides to cover dramatically demonstrates what is wrong with the media and this country.

I watched your live coverage of the Micheal Jackson memorial and thought the friends and family did Micheal justice.Micheal was an icon and will probably never be matched.I think that what the world forgets is he was a man with a family and not just a superstar.He lived a very open life and could not live a normal life because we all had a fasination about what he would do next,but people forgot that he deserved to live a life that we all take for granted.The thing that moved me the most about the memorial was his daughters comment that he was her dad,and I feel sorry for her and her brothers because of the impending problems that will most likely occur with Micheals ex-wife and her money hungry lawyers.The whole thing is not going to be whats in the best intrest of the children it will be about all the money that these kids will someday receive .Until then the mother and her lawyers should not be allowed to disrupt the childrens lives anymore than has already happened.After all they just lost their father and the only life they know was with Micheal and his family.It would be flat out wrong to make the children a way to get some of Micheals money,they are not bargaining chips to be played with.In my opinion there will be people trying to cash in somehow but everyone should step back and really think about whats best for the kids and maybe even ask them what they want.Just a thought about this whole thing and my thoughts go out to the family and most of all his kids who he loved. Grant in Canada.

I think the memorial was excellent considering the time they had to put it together. Little Paris was very brave to get up to honour her Father. We, in Europe really appreciated MJ more so for his entertainment talents, and his contributions to so many worthwhile charities rather than his impact on racial matters. Europeans are far more tolerant and understanding of racial equality than Americans, and have been as far back as the 1950's. So Al Sharptons speech did not surprise us when he was more interested in talking about race than music. I personally believe that the biggest insult of the whole show was demonstrated by Joe(The Dirtbag) Jackson as he kept his stupid hat on throughout the proceedings. I was informed that he did not even take it off at Forest Lawn. What a Tosser.

Michael Jackson's memorial service today was full of emotion, pride and grief. Today as the body of the "King of Pop" was ushered into the Staples Center by his brothers, I think the world realized that Michael is gone. I'm glad however, that is music and humanitarism will never DIE. Thank you Michael.

Yes, just wanted to know how you could get (purchase) a glossy Michael Jackson memorial program. I would love to have one.

We cried for Princess Diana, Mother Theresa, Pope John Paul II and we cry for yet another world figure. A son, a brother, a DADDY, a friend. If anyone molests your child, would you want money? When you die would you like all YOUR mistakes broadcasted for the world to see? Intelligent people know what to take from the media and what to ignore. Let God be his judge, not us.

After following all of the news and the life of Michael Jackson, seeing his home life and how he lived with his family, then watching his daughter speak at his memorial under no circumstances can any of the negative stories in the life of Michael Jackson be believed by any one. He was a true american who wanted to do nothing but good in this world, he was someone's daddy who will be missed forever.

I wasn't planning on watching the Michael Jackson Memorial, but I did, and it moved me.

RIP Michael Jackson. You where the music of my generation, you passing breaks my heart. I wish you eternal peace.

may you finally rest in the Father's arms Michael. you changed my world, thank you Michael.

Hey, Anderson~

Please provide more information on that AMAZING kid with the British accent - perhaps one of the best talents I've heard at such a young age since Michael Jackson. I thought it so appropriate to include him but most of us know nothing about him. More please.

Will there be a t.v. special that will recap MJ's his greatest performances?
I find I can't get enough of his music and dance.

Thanks.

I have been watching CNN since early this morning for their coverage. What a superb job first of all. As for the memorial service, how moving and beautiful. I too could have done without Mr Sharpton as he has made his rounds of all of the talk shows and has made his point. He did do a good job conveying his message. My heart goes out to the family, especially the children. If anyone was in doubt that the two oldest are Debbie Rowe's, today proved it for sure. I bet she was beside herself when Paris spoke of her father. All in all, it was a great part of American history that all will remember.
My only question is where was Oprah? I haven't heard word one from her about Michael's passing. What's the story there?

Is there anyway to get a program from the memorial? I did not get to attend but am a huge fan and would love to have a program.

Thank you Anderson, CNN, Fox News and other media forums to go the extra mile to give what the people of the World want to see! I hate to hear people like Rep. Peter King of New York, Kathy Lee Gifford and others say enough already. They apparently don't have a clue of what kind of artist and humantarian Michael is and was to the WORLD. Rev. Bernice King, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee from Texas said it right praising MJ. Thank you for speaking up when he cannot.

I think it is great we all are talking about Michael's death. We need to talk more as our Government are making Healthcare plans for us. We now have Health Insurane Czar so we need to speak up more for the people of the USA and what is right for "we the people."

No matter what, Michael Jackson is a gift, he had fame but he gave when others could not. He donated a burn unit when he got burned. He help feed children when others could not, he looked through his heart not his eyes. This should not go overlooked. He inspires me.

Thank you Jackson family and Staples Center, CNN, Fox and television to make this public for all to see. I cried and laughed along with Brooke. It was touching to see Usher to go up and touch the casket while singing to him. To see Paris Michael Katherine to speak up to let us know he was Daddy to her. This brings tears back to my eyes. God Bless the Jackson family. Michael is at peace like a dove.

At this point in time the coverage of M Jackson exceeds the coverage of the Twin Towers, where as we all know, in excess of 2900 people died. Is CNN so starved for ratings or for something to cover as news that it is forced to pound us day in and day out with this. Unfortunately for me CNN is the only news I have available otherwise I would change the channel.

I would just like to say that I was going to be the strong one for my family and I as we watch this wonderful memorial. But, when Stevie Wonder made the statement that God apparently needed Michael back brought me to tears. I sat there thinking and holding my two boys, not knowing what Michael's mother is going through to bury your own son, your baby boy, the one that you would sacrifice your life for. And then his daughter spoke for the first time in public hearing, and the tears came rushing down again. We always point out the mistakes or the rumors that surrounded his life but never celebrated the life he truly lived by healing the world with songs, reaching out to those who didn't have love from their parents. Being there for every person regardless of what color, religion, living situation was. He opened his heart to the world, and in return the world opened their hearts today.

If the children of Martin Luther King Jr. can attend Michael Jackson's funeral without security concerns; then how can Diana Ross use "security concerns," as her excuse for her absense? Just asking.

Is there anyway to get a program from the memorial? I did not get to attend and would love to have one.

I felt the memorial service was out landish in the protrayal of Michael Jackson as a God and an Idol. He was a talented individual, but he was only a man, not a god, and not an idol. Only a man. It was in my opinion just to over the top.

Our family watched the memorial today.We were touched by the outpouring of love for Michael Jackson all over the world.He was a man with an amazing spirit and an unequalled talent.
Our prayers and love go out to his family.He shall surely be missed.
A thought to consider, in a way to honor Michael Jackson, is to rename the Staples Center the Michael Jackson Memorial Center.

Sometimes we see our fellow man and he needs help and our own pride keeps us looking the other way.
A helping hand would of been an awesome surprize for MJ seeing he was always seen as that. Although he surrounded himself with humans that had other ideas about whats good and whats bad his love took him places we would never go. I just hope his faith in God has taken him to paradise and he is living the life that we all should believe for.

A historic day as we say goodbye to one of the greatest recording artists and entertainers who ever graced this planet …. the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. I would like to dedicate " UNITY ", a beautiful song by Kelly Rowland, to all Michael Jackson fans throughout the world. " UNITY ” is a song about eternal love, loss, hope and faith and truly captures the emotions of today’s event.

We are a selfish people. We wanted more from Michael Jackson than we deserved; yet he was willing and gave us everything that he had, and all that he was ... and more. Eudora Olsen 7/07/09

How many us here or even across this great nation think about how art is the greatest export from USA that influences all people across the globe. people lookup to this nation from their understanding it thru the music, movie, books and other aspects of art, in addition thru its lead in science and technology. i can say as an immigrant, i learned about all the great things things this country stands for thru its art & education. With out a single military expedition (like Iraq, Vietnam and others) usa has won the heart of people all over the globe by creative people like MJ and other trail blazers in art, science and buisness. Imagine bringing people and nations of different persuation thru music and art; with out a bloodshed. I tell you that is a great contribution to mankind that should be commended. I know MJ has a lot of flaws but at the same time you can never deny his positive contributions to humanity.

Peace

The Memorial Service for Michael Jackson was great! It celebrated his life, triumphs, successes, and his trials. To say that the service glorified him a god, is laughable.

Enough already

At this point in time the coverage of M Jackson exceeds the coverage of the Twin Towers, where as we all know, in excess of 2900 people died. Is CNN so starved for ratings or for something to cover as news that it is forced to pound us day in and day out with this. Unfortunately for me CNN is the only news I have available otherwise I would change the channel.

Well put

MJN Network

This past week has shown a tremendous outpouring of Love and respect for Michael Jackson. I would like to share a poem I keep on our refrigerator to remind us every day to show those we love the respect they deserve. I do not know the author.

The Time is now
If you’re going to love me
Love me now while I can know
The sweet and tender feelings
Which from true affection flows.

Love me now while I am living
D0 not wait until I am gone
And then have it chiseled in marble,
Sweet words on ice-cold stone

If you wait until I am sleeping
Never to awaken,
There will be death between us
And I won’t hear you then.

So if you love me, even a little bit
Let me know it while I am living
So I can treasure it.

This whole spectacle is just that–his family and the music industry trying to make the public forget the truth about Michael Jackson, about his pedophilia. This is the first phase of the era called "Making a Buck off MJ's Death." There are a lot of us out here who haven't forgotten his disgusting lifestyle and never will. I, for one, didn't watch or listen to one thing today as it would've been a huge waste of my time. Instead, I worked at my full-time job–what a novel concept, huh?

The memorial Service was moving. Much praise to be given to Mr K.. Ehrlich for the planning and execution of the program.
I was moved by the songs rendered by Jermaine and Usher.
My condolence goes to every member of Michael"s family.

Thank you first to Anderson Cooper and the CNN team for the excellent coverage of MJ's memorial service. It was a beautiful service. Brook Shields was beautiful with her sharing on her friendship with Michael. I was really pleased with Larry King's comments at the end of the service. Since he was present there, third row behind the family. I felt a warm feeling of how beautiful Michael Jackson's memorial service from the way Larry described it from beginning to end.
God bless you all and thanks for a job very well done.
Fa'afetai tele lava
Thank you

Can someone tell me what Fixed News reported about MJ

Thoughts and Prayers go to the Jackson Family..

Boo Hoo to the media. They had people going all over the place thinking MJ was going to be buried at Neverland... then making a big deal out of all the people that would show up without tickets. The media needs to stick to the facts not commentary. MJ was a great star, Farrah was also, and she got very little coverage. Let the Jackson's grieve in peace. It's sad when people honor someone like MJ after death, but condemned him when he was alive.

Michael's daughter, Paris Katherine, comported herself like a young lady rather than an 11 year old who had just lost her father. I was proud of her – proud she spoke and reminded us that MJ was a father first and foremost and that his children are going to have to cope with his early death and learn to accept all the years without him that they now face.

I am a father of three, I have had my share of life's troubles and I am considered very tough. On hearing of Michael J Jackson's death, I was taken back to the excited times in my youthful life when I will emulate Michael Jackson, although I was never good at it.

I became so emotional and was ashamed of my emotions. I try to understand how I can become upset over someone I do not know, someone whom I have never seen or talked to. I was afraid that such emotions were not normal. As a result I try to disconnect myself from Michael.

But looking the memorial service I realized that it is ok to be emotional over Michael, because l like the billion of people around the world both alive and dead he have impacted my life with his work. He showed me that although there are evil, bad, hate and wickedness permeates the world he reminds us that there is also good. He has provided all of us with joy, inspiration and love. And anyone who brings positive to life is worth getting emotional over. Long live the memory of King Michael Jackson

That memorial was so sad my husband and I cried so bad especially when his daughter said about how much her dad means to her

Each of Jackson's hits remind me of certain periods in my life.
Like him or not, he added so much to the musical history of our
lifetimes. When I am down, a dose of Billy Jean always makes me
feel better

The service today was a good one! There are no words that can describe how Michael Jackson touched peoples lives! He will never be forgotten and I wish his children the best! I creid it was soo sad!!!! I applause Paris for speaking like she did!!!

where is ophrah in all of micheal's death ????

The Memorial helped to feel some closure that MJ is closer to finally rest in peace. It also expressed to his children, whom I'm sure have heard so much critism and bad of their father, a recount of his life in a positive view and the the positive thoughts people have of him and the good he has done. It is good for children to be proud of their parents, especially when there is only one parent. RIP in peace Micheal Jackson.

First and foremost condolences to the Jackson family.
I just wanted to thank you for inviting us to share Michael Memorial Service with you all.It was beautiful.
Michael we love you and always will.

If ever in our lifetime, someone comes along that sings and dances better than Michael Jackson, it will be the reincarnation of Michael Jackson himself.

The memorial was beautiful. I cried, laughed and remembered times of his life as though I had lost a good friend. He was a beautiful gift to the world and will be remebered for decades.

I do not understand why CNN did not show Congresswoman Jackson's speech in their final coverage. It seems a bit biased.

i will miss michael love always

Michael's memorial was awesome. I applaud the Jackson family for finally giving Michael the respect and honor he deserved. I don't know if anyone realizes how really special Michael Jackson was. He was sent to this world in this body to bring something great to us. His appearance at this time is so totally significant. He will be back! I just don't know if we will recognize him the next time.

Loved the memorial and cnn's coverage of it. But couldnt help but wonder, had all those stars and "friends" been there for Michael during the 2005 trial, had they all professed their love and belief in him, maybe he would still be with us & not "gone to soon". Had he been "held like the river jordan" publically during his trial by all those "stars:, I feel he would still be here. Had the media given him four yrs ago, just 1/100th of the kind words they bestowed on him today, he definitely would not have had to sign a 50 show contract, for it was the media that ruined his career.

hi anderson,

its a sad moments for all of us losing an icon that stay for a short period of time, i cried for days just seeing him mj but god love him more and may he rest in peace in god's hand. just brief statement from shakespaere

Good night my prince.....fly away with angles

good night my sweet price.

I just want to say to the Whole Jackson family and Michaels children, my heart goes out to all of you and you are all in my prayers. Michaels passing was so sudden, but on the day of his passing, that is, Michaels first birthday in eternity, and he will live on forever, Michael has just started his life. I love you all!

Michael Jackson was a great entertainer and icon. I cannot believe the family did not display his body at the funeral. There are rumors that his body was not even in the casket. His fans should have been able to see him one last time, to add closure and realization of his death.

Rev. Al Sharpton made this into a Race thing all week.
I never heard MJ talk about Race so why now.
MJ's dad also would have been better if he just had kept his mouth shut.He might even be a great guy but he just does not come across as one.
Someone should tell Rev. Al Sharpton That Elvis was dissected by the Press much more then MJ was in life and death.I thought the memorial would have had more stars from Hollywood and bigger crowds outside.
It looked to me that all of white people stayed away.
The Children thing but I can not see ( and I am not a MJ fan)
a Man with so much Heart and Love in his Soul doing anything like what they say.
No Way. May God take you in his arms.
God Bless You

Michael was very open to the world. His body should have been displayed so that fans could seek closure and a realization of his death. Not fair, the world mad him the king of po (his fans) not his family.

Michael Jackson i am a fan for u and i care bout u alot and i know u didn't do child melestations. Just one thing though i am thinking that you'r death may have been fixed and that you wan't everyone to find out, like for the only rehearsal song was nobody cares about us and he did the rehearsal jus before his death. I really liked the i think it was his plastic surgen who didn't want to talk about him untill he was burried was the best person ever. I really admired him for what he said. Michael Jackson you will always be in my heart and stay close to me I'm going to buy all ur albums.