Friday: Michael’s memorial in Neverland

CNN reports that on Friday, a memorial service for Michael will be held at Neverland Ranch and his former home. Michael’s body will be taken to Neverland on Friday so that it can be viewed by the public and people can say goodbye to him. A private ceremony will also be held on Sunday of next week. It is said that on Thursday, Michael’s body will be transferred from the city of Los Angeles to Neverland with the escort of police motorcycles. The mayor of Gary has expressed hope that Michael’s family will bury him in his hometown, Gary. He said he hopes his family will take Michael’s body to this city for a memorial ceremony on July 10. The mayor promised that this ceremony will be worthy of the "Prince of Peace" and beloved son of Gary, and will be the biggest performer and entertainer event in the history of the city. The mayor also suggested that Michael’s body be buried in a location near where the Jackson family museum is planned to be established. He spoke with a member of the Jackson family and informed them of the city of Gary’s desire for this purpose, though he has not yet received a response. Anso Tr, a spokesperson for the Santa Barbara County Police, said that they are working with fire department officials to assess the situation in order to ensure security for this ceremony. The fire department spokesperson also said they are ready to cooperate fully with the Jackson family. Neverland is located 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Since the day of Michael’s death, fans have decorated the entrance gates of Neverland with handwritten notes, photos, flowers, kites, placards, and various banners. Michael bought this ranch at age 29, when he was at the height of his fame, and named it Neverland. Neverland is the land of a boy named Peter Pan who never grows up. Neverland has a zoo, a cinema, an amusement park, and a lake. Over the years Michael lived in Neverland, this place hosted underprivileged and sick children who could experience things that every child dreams of. Neverland had special beds for children with incurable diseases. Some of these children, who could not move, could adjust their beds—for example, to watch a movie—by pressing buttons. After being acquitted of his charges in 2005, Michael left Neverland and never returned. Source: eMJey / E! Online / CNN