.080709. Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service @ Staples Centre, US

June 25th, 2009 marked one of the most emotional date in the history of music and entertainment industry when the one we so greatly referred as the greatest entertainer of all times or rather the King of Pop passed on. That day itself I knew I am gonna blog about it or rather share my thoughts and feelings.

*MJ’s daughter Paris Katherine could not hold back her tears as she bids her daddy goodbye for the last time during the memorial service in Staples Centre*

It’s 4.30am (Malaysian time), and words could not express my mourning over MJ’s death still, especially after witness his memorial service LIVE on CNN channel. The last words of Paris Katherine, “He is the best father you could ever imagine”, were probably the most moving moment in that memorial that left thousands of wet eyes in Staples Centre and probably millions of fans weeping out there.

*fans from around the globe remembering and celebrating the life of MJ*

*MJ’s casket was carried in by his brothers into the centre stage in Staples Centre*

The closing PRAYER from a pastor at the end of the service (after receiving permission from the Jackson’s family) was simply indescribable. I held my dad’s hand to join in the prayer as a tribute to one of the most inspiring music icon I had ever seen so far, or maybe in our lifetime. I believe God has turned our mournings into sheer joy that He can spread His love to billions of people who are watching it LIVE around the globe. According CNN newscaster, it was reported that there were about 8billion people watching the memorial LIVE worldwide. It was such a testimony how MJ has touched people lives not only through his music but also his actions and love for the nation of this earth.

*Usher bidding his last goodbye with his song “gone too soon” and touching MJ’s casket emotionally*

There were many well said quotes and final wishes during the memorial that was so inspiring and one of the lines that I love most was when one of the congress representative Sarah Jackson Lee mentioned “We all know the law and that is one is guilty ONLY IF there are evidence that proves it so”. We all knew the conspiracy and rumours about MJ’s “not so nice” alledgations, but he isn’t guilty of it and I strongly believe he is innocent. Therefore I was moved with that statement that was well said!!

The memorial lasted about almost 2 hours with a few of of MJ’s close friends singing some of his most inspiring songs and also testify his beautiful life stories. Almost all of us grew up listening to MJ and his music has definitely influenced us in one way or another. I was a great fan of MJ since I was young and I am glad that I did went for his concert once when he came to Malaysia back in 1995. It was phenomenal.

*remembering MJ’s concert in Malaysia when I was still a little kid*

*his legacy will definitely remains in the hearts of many that grew up listening to his music*

Well my last words are, “Though Michael Jackson has left us to a better place (heaven) much more earlier than many would have not expected, but his legacy remains forever till Jesus comes again!! His music and dance revolution will always make an impact to many that has, is and will listen to his songs. RIP MJ”

For more information and updates:

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/07/jackson.memorial.videos/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/07/jackson.memorial.videos/index.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/07/michael.jackson.wrap/index.html

http://inthefield.blogs.cnn.com/category/michael-jackson/

http://watching-tv.ew.com/2009/07/michael-jacksons-memorial-a-review.html

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/07/michael.jackson.international.reaction/index.html?iref=mpstoryview