Anyone watching Michael Jackson's memorial?

[marivaid]

I should be packing but I watched the memorial instead. Still bawling. Those poor children...
It still saddens me how miserable Michael Jackson was, did he not realize how much he was loved?

 

[Handbag Lady]

The helicopters are back overhead. I am in Burbank and can see the cemetary from here. It is less than a mile away.

 

[minnie56]

Perhaps they wanted to go up? It certainly seemed his daughter wanted to say something..

I think his daughter pretty much said it all...and now hopefully all those that sat in judgement will have still tongues.
It got a little much at some points but overall a lovely tribute. The end had myself and my 2 DD's in tears...

God rest his soul
He is gone much too soon.

 

[disney1990]

Just horrified they made those kids go up there, especially after sitting through such a long memorial. I was an adult when my father died, and his funeral was one of the hardest things I've ever had to get through.

Now I see why he was the way he was.

Like little Bindi who spoke when her Daddy, Steve Irwin died, I doubt that anybody made Paris go up on stage and speak.

 

[eh24fan]

Just horrified they made those kids go up there, especially after sitting through such a long memorial. I was an adult when my father died, and his funeral was one of the hardest things I've ever had to get through.

Now I see why he was the way he was.

I hardly think they were forced...as shown when his daughter chose to speak.

 

[djm99]

I hope those kids don't end in a custody battle. All my opinion but I can't stand that Diane Dimond she was HORRIBLE during the trial she was fired because of her coverage. To dig her up after his death is awful. She did a lot of coverage for msnbc and (now Current TV) then Court TV. She hates MJ and did everything but report a full perspective of the days court proceedings. Sorry about the rant, but I can't stand her. I have to turn to fox.

 

[Vallie]

I just got back from work a bit ago, and i caught the very end with his daughter and just started crying. that poor poor little girl, no matter how you feel about michael (and im a fan, but even if your not) after seeing that little girl grieving for her father, and three children left without thier daddy who they obviously loved very very much shows the big trajedy of it.

may he finially rest in peace <3

and i hope i can catch the whole tribute later

 

[Handbag Lady]

It looked to me like Paris wanted to speak. No one -made- them love their father and want to tribute and say goodbye to him.

I totally agree. She wanted to speak. As an overprotective auntie, I saw her auntie stand there and make sure she was heard. (We only look that way when asked! Trust me!) Then, I saw her auntie whisk her away to care for her.

 

[Narnian_Princess]

I've been a passive observer to this whole Michael Jackson thing, as I never got into his music and never was a big fan. My attitude toward this whole thing has been, "it's a shame" but I wasn't going to cry about it.

However, his daughter... omg. That set me off.

 

[ryanshana]

Like little Bindi who spoke when her Daddy, Steve Irwin died, I doubt that anybody made Paris go up on stage and speak.

exactly!

 

[matthew&haleysmom]

I just got back from work a bit ago, and i caught the very end with his daughter and just started crying. that poor poor little girl, no matter how you feel about michael (and im a fan, but even if your not) after seeing that little girl grieving for her father, and three children left without thier daddy who they obviously loved very very much shows the big trajedy of it.

may he finially rest in peace <3

and i hope i can catch the whole tribute later

I think this says it all. I feel for those children. Hopefully, they will be able to have some peace in the time to come.

 

[RitaZ.]

I totally lost it when Paris spoke. So moving. The top of my t-shirt is soaked.

I'm going to do some laundry now to snap out of it.

 

[RadioNate]

I should be packing but I watched the memorial instead. Still bawling. Those poor children...
It still saddens me how miserable Michael Jackson was, did he not realize how much he was loved?

Unfortunately, he wasn't this loved when he was alive. A month ago people in the US didn't care about Michael Jackson. They weren't buying his albums, playing his music. He was the butt of pedophile jokes.

I just finished watching. I could have done with less preachy politicians and more genuine friends like Brooke Shields and Usher.

Poor Paris. I believe she wanted to say something. I believe she felt that she had to tell the world that he was a good dad and that she loved him. I swear I heard someone off mic say to her that she 'didn't have to do this.'

I really thought Janet was going to speak on behalf of the children.

I thought (aside from the gum) that Prince and Paris looked extremely poised. Poor Blanket looked like a traumatized mess. He kept hiding behind Janet.

It really looked to me that they were leaning a lot on LaToya for support so I hope she stays close.

There were some celebrities that were close to Michael that I would have liked to see but I understand if/why people didn't participate.

 

[mousetravel]

I just lost it when Paris spoke out. Hopefully when it comes time for the custody hearing, the Judge will see how much these kids are loved, and keep them in the family..and away from Debbie Rowe.

She seemed as if she wanted to speak and wasn't forced. And I think she probably had a lot more to say, but just couldn't.

On the chewing gum issue, I'd be OK with it, but the chomping is what they should have known better, even for a child.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

I totally lost it when Paris spoke. So moving. The top of my t-shirt is soaked.

I'm going to do some laundry now to snap out of it.

Me too. I wasn't going to watch because since my mother died last year I'm so emotional, I break down watching Brady Bunch reruns. My DH was watching, and I heard We Are the World, so I took a peek. Then I watched poor Paris.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Just horrified they made those kids go up there, especially after sitting through such a long memorial. I was an adult when my father died, and his funeral was one of the hardest things I've ever had to get through.

Now I see why he was the way he was.

People grieve differently. Maybe they wanted to feel like they were "doing something" Nothing I saw mae it look to me like they were "forced" to go up on stage or that Paris was "forced" to speak. I hope they were given a choice about participating-and I think they probably were.

 

[Jupiter&Wolfe]

That just killed me. I stayed composed throughout the whole thing right up until Paris spoke. Somehow I knew she was going to end up saying something. But you know they didn't force her to because you could see them asking if Prince wanted to say anything and he was shaking his head no. No one was forced, but I think it was absolutely beautiful that Paris stepped out to tell the world of her love. The whole thing just tore me apart. Rest In Peace, Michael.

EDIT: I noticed the chewing gum thing too, but I'm not going to judge or say either way. He's probably in a world of pain right now and maybe the whole thing was scary and uncomfortable for him...maybe it was a comfort thing. When he's nervous, he chews gum?

 

[AustinTink]

I'm a lifelong fan. Even with that, I never thought I would be this crushed by his memorial. Bless those children of his. R.I.P. MJ

 

[mum4jenn]

NOPE!!!!

Sorry...I removed my comments because the title led me to believe just a question was being asked. I did not realize it was a love fest instead.

 

[cherry-pops]

I totally lost it when Paris spoke. So moving.

Me too! Total floods of tears, really big sobs!