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Jackson mourned for his impact
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DOMINIQUE HOLLIDAY | 9:49 p.m. June 25, 2009
What a nice and honest story. Im a proud and loving brother of Bernadette
Gillies. I totally agree with her statements and feel the same emotional stance
with her. I grew up with MJ and still have all of his songs on my ipod. Wish his
family the best in this emotional time. Bless you and the Jackson Family. Dom
Lincoln Rockwell | 7:45 a.m. June 26, 2009
He was and is DIVINE!!!
Rep Lincoln | 8:21 a.m. June 26, 2009
He contributed much to entertainment and some of his songs were truly inspiring
and uplifting. Beyond that he was a bizarre man with all kinds of health
problems and an odd attraction towards children. I would hardly call him
"Divine". Don't get me wrong I'm not judging what will
become of his eternal soul. God will judge him in that regard
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Anonymous | 8:35 a.m. June 26, 2009
If you're sobbing because a singer-turned-freak died, you need a hobby.
geedub | 9:44 a.m. June 26, 2009
Did Michael Jackson ever do anything good with all his money? I don't
recall ever hearing of a worthy cause that he supported with his fortune and
fame. I've only heard of a life of self-absorbed excess. He could of done
alot of good. Such a waste.
Marie Devine | 10:06 a.m. June 26, 2009
It is a shock to loose someone you admired. His music and moves were
outstanding, but "Bad" and "Thriller" were not God loving,
promote godliness endeavors. Where is the church that promote godliness and
denounces those things that turn toward ghosts and goblins?
Our music idols and tv idols are the same now. Our churches lift up the artists like little gods, promote concerts and circuses, and other useless projects to generate money for the churches. We need a spirit of holiness and helpfulness if we are to make it through this move of God.
Our music idols and tv idols are the same now. Our churches lift up the artists like little gods, promote concerts and circuses, and other useless projects to generate money for the churches. We need a spirit of holiness and helpfulness if we are to make it through this move of God.
Davoe | 10:32 a.m. June 26, 2009
Don't comment if you don't know. He was listed in the Guiness W.B.R.
2000 for "most charties supported
39 of them.
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation, Inc.
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
9.
39 of them.
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation, Inc.
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
9.
If the money don't get you... | 10:39 a.m. June 26, 2009
Is it Jackson whose being moaned here? I've been down this road a few miles
now with Jim, Jimmy, Jerry and John.
Could Jackson be a metaphor of an individuals youth? With Michael's death comes the reality check for those who grow up with his music that have lost a few strides lead from the grim reaper's blade? You felt chill down your spine has the wind created by his blade inched nearer.
It just gets better. Wait until conversations with those who you shared events in high school lead off with: "You heard about Jack?" The names change like the names of pop artists on the top twenty. The follow up is much the same: "He's dead." Then, you get the gruesome details of his passing.
The firm belief that it can't happen to you looses some of its grasp on you and much of its comfort. Jerry proved to a previous generation that death happens.
Could Jackson be a metaphor of an individuals youth? With Michael's death comes the reality check for those who grow up with his music that have lost a few strides lead from the grim reaper's blade? You felt chill down your spine has the wind created by his blade inched nearer.
It just gets better. Wait until conversations with those who you shared events in high school lead off with: "You heard about Jack?" The names change like the names of pop artists on the top twenty. The follow up is much the same: "He's dead." Then, you get the gruesome details of his passing.
The firm belief that it can't happen to you looses some of its grasp on you and much of its comfort. Jerry proved to a previous generation that death happens.
CougarKeith | 11:03 a.m. June 26, 2009
I loved Michael Jackson's music, and as a matter of fact "Mr.
Anonymous" who is so outspoken about hate of Michael, he has to be known as
"Anonymous", I love the man for all he achieved in his life. He arose
over a TON OF ADVERSITY! You don't have a clue, and frankly, neither do I!
He gave, gave and gave! He loved children, and some made very evil, probably
bogus accusations against him! He didn't have a childhood, and so he tried
to recapture it. I try to keep childhood activity in my life with and through my
children, and most people do to some extent. It's a carefree world and
it's truly innocent. He had the money to carry it to the fullest and make
up for a lost childhood. He was a fantastic entertainer, singer, dancer,
choreographer and a man who wanted and desired peace and love for EVERYONE! He
did a lot to cross and knock down Racial Barriers without being PUSHY about it.
He truly was a wonderful man, and judgemental jealous bigots will always condemn
him. The Fact Is HE IS "MICHAEL" A MEGA SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINER! God
Rest.
JAYEG | 11:49 a.m. June 26, 2009
After having read about the horrible treatment that the Jackson children
endured, and especially what Michael endured from their father...I find it a
testament to the level of will power it must have taken for Michael Jackson to
survive, and to function at any level throughout his life.
Apparently, though, he will never measure up to the many 'superior' individuals who have been so gleefully kicking a dead man while he's down.
Apparently, though, he will never measure up to the many 'superior' individuals who have been so gleefully kicking a dead man while he's down.
Ben | 12:22 p.m. June 26, 2009
Oh, if I could have just heard Michael sing "Ben" one last time!
Anonymous | 12:32 p.m. June 26, 2009
CougarKeith | 11:03 a.m. I'm surprised. You show decency I didn't
think you had.
Anonymous | 12:34 p.m. June 26, 2009
I guess even a billion dollars can't buy you time on earth. Life is short,
it is time to prepare to meet God, let us never lose sight of that.
Uh Yeah. | 12:56 p.m. June 26, 2009
I don't think there are enough stories about Michael Jackson's death.
I think I have counted at least 6 or 7 so far! Just write one story and lets
move on! Poor Farrah, Michael totally stole her thunder!
Yo, Davoe | 2:03 p.m. June 26, 2009
You copied that list of charities straight from All Michael Jackson.com. A
truely unbiased source! You forgot to mention that the "donations"
include purchases made at silent auctions.
What percentage of his income did he donate to charity?
Jackson was know for excess not philathropy. Jackson was a great talent. He was not a humanitarian.
What percentage of his income did he donate to charity?
Jackson was know for excess not philathropy. Jackson was a great talent. He was not a humanitarian.
Big Dave | 2:57 p.m. June 26, 2009
Jackson's child molestation and other behavioral problems will overshadow
his early performance accomplishments. I say this because a week ago if anyone
brought up Jackson it was always spoofing his insane behavior and other personal
trouble. His music died the 90's.
Wayne Campbell IV | 3:00 p.m. June 26, 2009
Do not underestimate this mans contributions to dance. Ever since a child I have
been trying to emulate his dance moves the iconic moonwalk,the classic
teabag,his seamless transitions and the great scissor kick. Michael you will be
missed!
SLMG | 3:12 p.m. June 26, 2009
We should be very careful who we choose to idolize. Michael Jackson was just a
mortal like the the rest of us, he had talent and flaws in abundance just like
everyone else. Idol worship is always wrong.
re: SLMG | 5:13 p.m. June 26, 2009
Guess Ill have to tear down the 13 foot gold Jacko statue I built.
Howie | 5:58 p.m. June 26, 2009
Again, many in our nation weep for someone whose personal life was a nightmare,
yet people are trying to turn him into a saint. Michael Jackson is getting pass
for his behavior and freakish life because he had voice and dance talent. If he
would have been anyone one else--he'd been serving time for what he did to
all those kids.
Michael Jackson's life should be a warning to any parent wishing stardom on their children.
Michael Jackson's life should be a warning to any parent wishing stardom on their children.
Frank Azaria | 6:48 p.m. June 26, 2009
A lot of people including myself are sad because of the loss of an amazing
musician. Its true he's no saint, I personally hate it when people gloss
over a deceased persons faults when they die. But Michael was many things and I
think a lot of us are morning Michael the musician, not Jacko the offstage
wierdo.
We are morning the passing of the last unifying musician. The King of Pop. At least thats what I am mourning. After Michael no musician or band ever has or ever will capture the attention of an entire nation. We are now divided in music, no longer united in music.
We are morning the passing of the last unifying musician. The King of Pop. At least thats what I am mourning. After Michael no musician or band ever has or ever will capture the attention of an entire nation. We are now divided in music, no longer united in music.
jackosgone | 6:49 p.m. June 26, 2009
I am, apparently, supposed to be shocked, mourning, dumbfounded. It's a
bombshell, tragedy, terrible loss. The media hyperbole is stupid. No, I am not
any of these things. Jacko lost his lustre a long time ago, now it's just a
sad commentary on vapid, harmful celebrity culture. There'll be autopsies,
trials, rumours of his demise being false, lawsuits. In the end, jackson will
discover what elvis did years earlier...death is a great career move.
Steve | 10:03 p.m. July 3, 2009
No Matter what personal opinions or judgments on another man may be the records
don't lie. he may have lost his lustre to some , he may have turned
"freak" as you say, he may have wasted his money and a bunch of other
crazy things BUT he was still one of if not the most recognized artist in the
world..those who think not are a minority among Music lovers of MJ's
generation if u argue with that look at the ticket sales for this now cancelled
tour and all previous sold out venues were he filled stadiums, look at his album
sales since he was 10, look at the charity support over 250 million given...He
may have been Wacko Jacko to you and some others...But lets google your name and
see what you have accomplished in life. Lets see what your record says. What
accomplishements in your life have touched so many lives around the world. Your
Opinion is resepected but still in your lifetime you will never see another
musical entertainer of his caliber and greatness.. You may not be a MJ fan but
you know his name and you wont ever forget it.
jayde | 11:54 a.m. July 23, 2009
Heey michael we all miss you so much u ment the world to the whole wide world
michael jackson and I wish you neve ever died because you are so famous.But
michael i'm always gonna be thinking about you no matter what michael
jackson.But I will always be looking up in the sky just looking at you.Michael
i'm crying to you but I will always miss you aand love u.We all miss you
michael jackson.
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Bernadette Gillies of Salt Lake City weeps while browsing through Michael Jackson 45s at Randy's Records & CDs in Salt Lake City on Thursday. Jackson died Thursday at the age of 50.
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