Comments on: Video: Usher chokes up at memorial

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:07:44 +0000

When usher just pushed out the last few words of the song was so moving. Everytime i see that i get so sad and emotional.That one part always gets to me.

By: david mulindwa

david mulindwa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:40:43 +0000

am A Ugandan ,it was all tears when michael child came to give farewell to her dad my mum who has ever been in American can not believe that the king of hop is dead, imagine at her age of seventy

By: Tokunbo L. Oyemade

Tokunbo L. Oyemade — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:39:13 +0000

Anderson, may God bless you and CNN for your unparalleled coverage of the the "gift of God to Mankind" in Michael Jackson.
As I watched the live coverage of the Memorial on CNN ,my heart goes out to his parents who had to see their child leave them behind.
As we say and believe as christians We love Michael but God Almighty love him more. Please let this remind his family that our God NEVER DOES EVIL. Our Ways are not His Ways and according to God's Word in the Bible, As far as the heaven is far from the earth so is God's way far from ours. Above all, GOD IS FAITHFUL, He only can give Michael's family; each and every member His peace. He is Jehoval Shallom " the God of our peace'....... He will hold Michael's family Together in JESUS' MOST HOLY NAME AMEN.

Tokunbo Lijadu-Oyemade, ABUJA, NIGERIA WEST AFRICA

By: Rosa

Rosa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:59:27 +0000

Anderson just spoke of the report about Michael Jackson being emaciated, a loss of hair (for a better choice of words) not "bald."
May I remind them that Mr. Jackson also had lupus/rheumatoid arthritis etc. So with all of that what do you expect?

Lupus causes hair loss (I'm a Lupus patient) and you have no idea as to how many other entertainers that are so loved have the disease and wear wigs, hair pieces etc., so don't make a big to do about Mr. Jackson. As for his skin I think he had both forms of lupus which are discoid and sle...one attacks the inner and one the outer, but I also don't understand why the lady who was talking to Anderson had to say, "he was living in a 100,00.00 rental home in Holmby Hills."

So what? What does that have to do with the report about his health and the way the doctors allowed themselves to abuse him medically. Why are the headlines next to his memorial picture re:the accusations of child abuse? Why is the report of his brain being laid out for his children to read about?

Why is Diana Ross' ignorant son discussing the request and passing judgment of his own regarding the children and the reporting reporting what he said instead of getting the info from Miss Ross? Why are you all so hungry that you can't be professional and make better choices?

There has to be a change in the way gossip is separated from news and reported and dirt is dealt with.

By: NANCY WELLS

NANCY WELLS — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:24:47 +0000

mj is gone to a better place i think you need to leave him alone and let the man rest in peace with his maker jesus christ, mj you are truely missed and may the lord hold you in the palm of his hand. goodbye Michael

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:33:28 +0000

R.I.P. Michael Jackson....Usher just reminded me in that three minutes plus that he was not only a fan but a human being with a heart ... the performance made me cry and cry and cry...Thank you Usher for letting me realize that its ok to cry in public and show feelings. Love you Usher.....Will Always Love and Miss You Michael. and thank you AC job well done with the coverage.

By: Billie G Young

Billie G Young — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:26:56 +0000

Thank you CNN for such great coverage of the Memorial. Everyone was able to see the out pouring of love for Michael J. Jackson and his family/

By: Marissa-South Gate,Ca

Marissa-South Gate,Ca — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:45:38 +0000

usher did a performance.. very emotional.. brought tears to my eyes. such a sad day.

By: kathy cadang

kathy cadang — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:32:19 +0000

thank you usher for this tribute for michael..i'm crying when u start singing and u make my tears down when i see u crying..we will miss you mj..ur my idol..

By: dottie

dottie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:28:20 +0000

yeah! l'm like usher ,gone too soon....for real.
he was to much for this world.
that 's why got call him home.

but his sprits will lived on forever and forever lasting on.
jesus, rose in 3 days, he told those people
if you tear down this temple ,l'll build it's back in 3 days
jesus rose and came out of joseph tombs.
and 3 days. what l'm saying is they killed
his flesh, but they can't killed his spirit and soul.
his good name ,& his legacy will lived on.
God bless all of us mouring.

By: theresa

theresa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:20:15 +0000

what a wonderful song. usher sang so well and with so much feeling. i hope a cd comes out with all the artists that performed this afternoon, a special memorial cd dedicated to michael jackson.

By: william graham FL.

william graham FL. — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:11:55 +0000

Layers are for reasons known and unknown. Somethings in life will forever remain a mystery. Yet it is the mystery that keeps one reaching into and beyond himself. To know someone or even yourself, is not to know them or yourself at all! MJ was well known yet we (the world) could never comprehend or know & truely appreciate this awesome gift we call the King of Pop. Thank you Usher for keeping it real with
true love & feelings. BEAUTIFUL!

By: Nikkimomma

Nikkimomma — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:59:45 +0000

I loved the entire service! Very classy, Usher did a wonderful job! I was crying during different parts of the show. RIP MJ! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING!

Excellent tribute CNN.

By: amber

amber — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:50:54 +0000

i am 11 years old,and i am a very big fan of michael jackson i came to know his music from my dad! who is also a huge fan of michael jackson the traggic death of michael jackson and the media coverage gave us vast knowldage of him.along the way i came to know that not only his music but also his kind human side.He helped many,many peolpe specially the needy childern.He spent millons of dollers helping others.
i'm such a big fan of him a moment dosn't go by not thinking about him. I tried to watch every news that was true about him.I pray for his childern and his familey!:) he will remain in my heart and his soul will remain in space.Without mr.jackson and his familey the music would not be as colorful .....
thxs for taking the time to read my note

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:45:36 +0000

Usher did a terrific performance. When he went down and placed his hands on the casket demonstrates his total love for MJ which reflected a presence that was so surreal and emotional. Michael probably would have reach out and touch his hands if he could. Peace be unto you.

By: Melinda L.

Melinda L. — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:42:46 +0000

Michael Jackson was a wonderful, genuine caring person and the most brilliant entertainer I know. The memorial today was done beautifully and did full justice to him. I was so touched by it and cried throughout the whole time. God bless Michael and his family. Michael Jackson will never be forgotten by us.

By: Bridgette Edwards

Bridgette Edwards — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:36:05 +0000

I am a jamaican girl that follow Michael Jackson, my heart is so broken still cant believe he is gone. I have never cried like this for anyone before in my life even a family member could never replace my tears for Michael. I wish we would have showed him more love when he was alive.

By: Jeanetta

Jeanetta — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:34:59 +0000

Anderson
Please tell Jermaine Jackson. that I'm very sorry that I was not able to catch the roses that Michael tossed to me at the Victory tour, while they was on stage, If the young lady had not jumped inbetween Michael and I ,I would have caught the roses and treasured them for the rest of my life. I do think Jermaine will remember that incident. and when they left the statuim in their lemo, they saw me walking and said, that's her.

By: joyce

joyce — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:30:52 +0000

Thank you Usher for helping all of us feel the "Human" side of Michael Jackson.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:30:24 +0000

I cried throughout the tribute to Michael Jackson. It was put together professionally, and the performers sang the perfect songs for the event. I grew up with Michael music from Jamaica, and will truly missed him. Know he is performing with the angels. Peace unto you MJ.