Family, Fans, and the Internet Community on the Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Death
Yesterday, Michael Jackson’s family and fans went to his grave at Forest Lawn Park. Those who couldn’t attend the ceremony in person paid tribute via Twitter. On this day, the phrases RIP Michael Jackson and RIP MJ became trending topics on Twitter.
Some stars wrote on Twitter:
Justin Bieber: “He will never be forgotten.”
Paula Abdul: “Michael Jackson is the perfect example of a legend. A real symbol—one that, at best, can only be imitated.”
Wiz Khalifa (American rapper): “Three years ago on this day, we lost a legend. Rest in peace, Michael Jackson. Your music will live on in your place. Thank you for everything.”
Alexandra Burke (British pop star): “Rest in peace, King. We miss you, MJ. We love you, and your music will live forever. We love you, Michael.”
Randy Jackson, Michael’s younger brother, was also present at Forest Lawn. Photographers captured him wiping away tears. Before leaving the site, he took photos with his brother’s fans and also with one of his impersonators.
According to a prior announcement, Michael’s fans had brought 10,000 rose branches to Forest Lawn by collecting $30,000. These red roses were placed at Michael’s grave alongside the flowers Michael’s favorites—sunflowers—which had also been purchased by fans. Some fans also brought teddy bears, candles, balloons, and posters.
On this day, Randy Jackson wrote on Twitter: “Three years ago on this day, my brother passed away. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., I will be at Forest Lawn to meet him.”
Latoya also said: “A sad morning. This is the morning that ended with the death of my little brother. We love you, Michael. May you rest in peace. You left us too soon.”
She also used this day as an opportunity to blame those responsible for Michael’s death: “Three years ago on this day, I was saddened by the loss of a legendary artist. Greed and greed alone was the reason for his death. We love you, Michael.”
Paris, Michael’s daughter, retweeted one of her fans:
“Those who love us truly never leave us. We will always find them in our hearts.”
Further away from Los Angeles, on the shores of Adelaide in Australia, fans gathered one day before the third anniversary of the King of Pop’s death to keep his memory alive, throwing red roses into the ocean.
One fan present at the gathering said: “It has been three years since Michael’s body left us, and it doesn’t seem that for many of his fans this pain has become any easier to bear. The void Michael created by leaving this world is deeper than what can be filled quickly.”
Fans in Paris also kept Michael’s memory alive by holding a charity event. Also, Neverland — the former home of the King of Pop — had been welcoming fans who had traveled to Los Angeles from different cities for several days.
Next, take a look at photos from Forest Lawn...
Source: eMJey.com / aceshowbiz & tmz