Thousands of Michael Jackson fans from all over the workd of all races, ages and nationalities gathered at Staples Center to be with him personally on his very final moment. Michael must be melting in so much pride today because those biggest celebrities, grammy winners and high profile personalities in the world came together to share their thoughts and talents to pay tribute for him. I’m sure he was there on stage wearing the sweetest and biggest smile in the world.
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There was a private Memorial Service held at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park this morning prior to the Public Memorial at Staples Center. Close friends and relatives were invited to attend that private service. After that, Michael’s casket was then traveled from Forest Lawn to Downtown Los Angeles for the Public Memorial at the Staples Center via the 101 Freeway. Police officers had to stop the traffic to allow a smooth sailing motorcade. His body was lying peacefully on a gold-plated casket carried by a black Hearse.
In the meantime, thousands of fans and invited celebrities patiently waited at the Staples Center for the legends arrival. It was a somber moment for everyone. The atmosphere was so quite and people were at their best behaviors as they pay the last respect to their hero.
Finally, the motorcade has arrived at the Staples Center and the celebration began. Smokey Robinson opened the ceremony by delivering the messages of Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. |
The Gospel Choir started singing "We are going to see the king” as Michael’s casket was slowly wheeled to his final stage. He did his last rehearsal on this infamous stage and it is a very tragic truth that he has to come back to this stage lifeless and lying in a coffin. So sad! Very sad! What a hurtful truth.
A series of speeches were heard. Queen Latifah read a poem written for Michael Jackson by Maya Angelou. Brookshields talked about her special friendship with Michael which started during their younger years. She said both of them became adults at a very early age, a legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy recalled an audition at Motown when Michael was 10. He said he sang a Smokey Robinson song, 'Who's Lovin' You” and joked saying : and sang it better than Smokey. Of course, there was Rev. Al Sharpton, his very powerful voice filled the whole stadium. He was quoted saying “We shouldn't focus on Jackson's "mess," because "It's not about a mess, it's about his message," and, addressing Jackson's children in the crowd, "Wasn't nothin' strange about your daddy -- it was strange what he had to deal with." and the crowed applauded. Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant were on stage too where Magic talked about him and Michael eating "a bucket of Kentucky fried chicken."
There was Mariah Carey's and Trey Lorenz' phenomenal rendition of I'll Be There. Trey Lorenz’ was Maria Carey’s back up singer prior to going solo.
Pregnant Jennifer Hudson sang a song by Michael Jackson entitle “Will You Be There”. Stevie Wonder performed 'Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer'. Usher’s “Gone Too Soon”, John Mayer played “Human Nature” on a guitar, Lionel Richie’s “Jesus Is Love”. The Jermain Jackson, Michael’s brother performed Michael’s favorite song “Smile”. A young singer by the name Shaheen Jafargholi, who was invited by Michael Jackson to sing in UK on his supposed Come Back Concert sang "Who's Lovin' You.
The final songs “ We Are The World & Heal The World, both written by Michael Jackson were sang by the children, Jackson’s Family, Friends, Relatives and celebrities.
The final moment was captured by Michael’s 11 year old Paris who unexpectedly delivered her purest message to the whole world and to her dad.
"Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could imagine "And I just want to say I love him so much." Paris couldn’t stop crying as she delivered her words for her beloved daddy. |
