In Loving Memory of Michael Jackson, 29 August 1958 - 25 June 2009

I watched the repeat show of Michael Jackson (MJ) Memorial Service yesterday night at 8tv, as I had missed out the live show a day before (can’t wake up at 1 am to watch it). From the show, one must admit that MJ is really the King of Pop, and no one, no one will be able to replace his place in our heart. Many big celebrities and superstars attended, and even performed in front of MJ (he was place right in front of the stage of the hall). Superstars like Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Usher, John Mayer, even Kobe Bryant and Mike Tyson!

MJ’s friends and relatives gave their speech, one by one on the stage. I personally was touched by the speech given by Brooke Shields, an ex-girlfriend of MJ (Just knew it from the today’s paper J). The way she expressed how she and MJ were life-long friends, things that they did together, and all the happy moments they had shared together had touched me. I am surprised that I actually felt really sad while watching the show. I cannot say I am the biggest fan of MJ, yes I listened to his songs, yes I sang his songs, yes I like his songs, but I know I am nothing compared to those who really really adores him, but still, I felt sad. I felt sad for him, felt sad for what he had gone through, felt sad for what he had been feeling. But now, all of us know, he is free from everything, and will be watching us from the top.

At the ending of the memorial service, everyone went up on stage and sang “We are the World” and “Heal the World”. Both songs are very meaningful and touching, especially “Heal the World”:

Heal the world, make it a better place,
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying, if you care enough for the living,
make a better place for you and for me, you and for me.

I know, the lyrics will forever be remembered by his fans.

God Bless You, Michael. You will always be in our heart, always.