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Remembering, Honoring Michael Jackson
I know that it's real--has been for almost two weeks now--but I'm still having a hard time believing that Michael Jackson is really gone. Sadly today reality will set in as the King of Pop is memorialized and laid to rest. There's so much that will be said over the course of the day and in those to come about the man who touched so many and gave so much of himself to the world. Take this time to remember and honor this man, this son, this brother, this father, this entertainer, this humanitarian, this icon.
Watch the memorial service below and leave your final respects for the King in the comments section.
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Comments
Touching tribute, brought many a tear to a brothers eyes. When Usher walked down to the casket, I straight lost it. I think of something Bruce Smith said a few months ago when elected into the HOF............."I cried. The fact of crying does not make me weak as a man, it proves that I am human and a strong man" Nuff said. Michael Jackson, rest in peace my brother, you were and always will be the bet of all times.
stoneyisland | July 8, 2009 4:51 AM | PermalinkIt was a beautiful tribute. When Stevie sand, I was just done. I cried through the whole thing.
SDG | July 7, 2009 11:24 PM | PermalinkWhat a wonderful tribute. It was heartfelt, honest and sincere. I cried like a baby.. when Stevie sang that song.. J-Hud almost gave birth on stage belting that song.. Usher.. Jermaine.. REV AL SHARPTON SPOKE THE DARN TRUTH! PREACH!... And when Marlon spoke through his tears.. and then when a brave daughter put her best foot forward to speak of her love for her father.. I just broke down.. God bless his family through this rough time. They not only have to grieve but have to do it in front of billions because Michael gave himself through his music to the world.. I am Kenyan and my childhood growing up in Nairobi was always along to a Michael Jackson soundtrack.. he has touched the entire world. God called his angel home.. God be with us all.
D | July 7, 2009 6:08 PM | PermalinkOkay, fam. Here's the scene:
Imagine waking up to helicopters flying above your house. Waking up to CNN camped outside of the funeral home that is down the street from your house.
Despite this and despite the fact that you're still mourning Mike, you decide to go to work.
You get on the freeway, you drive past the cemetery like you do everyday, except you know that Michael's body is there. You keep driving on the freeway and see people holding signs saying "Please Don't Go Michael," "We Love You Michael." As you pass these signs, "Never Can Say Goodbye" comes on the radio. You start crying hard while driving. Needless to say, I didn't make it in to work.
I say all this to say is that this has been my experience this morning.
Michael, I just wanted to say thank you for providing so many of us who went to HBCUs the money for us to be able to go to school and fulfill our dreams. I am a doctor now, and I just wanted to thank you for that. And thank you for the happiness your music catalogue will continue to provide that makes me son go so crazy and so happy when he hears it.
ill Mami | July 7, 2009 1:28 PM | PermalinkMichael, you are truly the greatest ever to be. I know your service as a vessel of God has ended, but I will still fondly recall you today the way I recalled you for years, many years, ago. To God, I feel like "maybe tomorrow, You'll change your mind" but I know he sent you with a purpose and a time. I'm just sorry I could not be a part of your life the way you've been a part of mine. Love always, a fan.
Si | July 7, 2009 11:44 AM | Permalink