LaToya and Tito Jackson share memories in Michael Jackson memorial program
Michael Jackson's memorial service program includes pictures of him with a host of famous folks including Ronald Reagan, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, and quotes some of Jackson's siblings.
Here's what some of his brothers and sisters had to say about their beloved brother:
LaToya Jackson: "Michael, I recall you sitting on a chair, in your bedroom, staring at the television, watching the 1980 Grammy awards show, crying to me because you had won only one Grammy award and you said, 'Watch, LaToya, my next record, I am going to sell more records and win more Grammys than anyone in the history of music... I will be the biggest and the greatest entertainer of all time.' You began to write that dream all throughout your bedroom, on the walls, on the mirrors, in your books and anywhere else you could find space.... You've lived your dream, you've proven to us all that if we believe, you will achieve; you believed, and oh my did you achieve!"
Tito Jackson: "My memories of us as a family? Michael running through the house -- no one could catch Michael, he was always fast on his feet. I watched as we moved from Gary [Ind.] to Los Angeles, from signing in clubs to filling stadiums. My brother Michael was always pushing it to the sky, as far as it could go. Michael put his heart and soul into his music, his family and into his work of always helping others.... I love him. Michael is always with me. We will carry the light and make the light shine again for Michael and the world."
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MICHEAL JACKSON MIGHT OF DONE PLENTY OF THINGS IN THE LIFE HE HEAD;;BUT HE DIDNT DO IT FOR THE WORST HE DID IT FOR THE BEST AND THE BETTER;;WHO CARES IF HE CHANGED HIS SKIN;;PEOPLE DO WHAT THEY GOT TO DO;;NO ONE EVER SAID WE COULDNT CHANGE THE WAY WE ARE;;EITHER WAY MICHEAL IS STILL THE MAN HE IS TODAY;;EVEN THOUGH HE IS GONE HES NEVER FORGOTTEN;;
The greatest entertainer of the world! !!!!! Paris statement of "My daddy was the best Daddy in the world!!! I love him so much." Maybe now the world will leave Michael alone!!!!!!!!! May the mercy and grace of Jesus lead you back into your Creators arm.. Rest in peace.We will miss you. Goodbye for now Michael. I loved you whether sick or whole.You were human. God `s love surpasses all the lies,failures and weaknesses.He sees you perfect. May we all strive for that!
Im am so sorry for you guys lost. i dont know how you feel.I dont even have a brother i have to sisters and love them dearly.I couldn't stop crying when i saw the funeral it was really sad and i thank Paris or speaking she was really brave. GOOD JOB PARIS YOUR DAD REALLY LOVES YOU.
I just want to say that I have enjoyed Michael's music over the years. It has been and with great substances. I am 4 years older than Michael but he really complish a lot in life. I will miss Micheal. May you rest in peace until the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
HOW CAN I BUY THE MJ GLOSSY MEMORIAL PROGRAM THE FAMILY GAVE TO FANS?
micheal jackson..you were truly one of a kind. an insperation to everyone.no matter what you did to your face. you may be gone but never forgotten. WE LOVE YOU MICHEAL JACKSON
JUNE 25 2009
MY FOREVER LOVE FOR MY KING MICHEAL JACKSON
One of my favorite songs is "YOU GIVE ME BUTTERFILIES" Michael that is what you are now a butterfly. I can just see you now smiling, spinning, singing, and just laughing up there in those clouds, now you can spread your pretty wings beautifully, and freely with no hurt, judgment, or pain. Michael soar like Peter Pan with one glove in your hand and our hearts in the other.
My heart is so, so heavy with deep sadness that you are "GONE TO SOON".. We will keep your memory alive. People need to look at the "MAN IN THE MIRROR" (themselves) and let you finally have some peace. You are the "BADDEST"... and I always wanted to be your "LIBERIAN GIRL ooh Micael "YOU ROCK MY WORLD. I "REMEMBER THE TIME in 1979 watching you walk across the street in NYC and wishing I had spoken to you and going to your concert saying to myself I GOT TO BE THERE. Your show was "OFF THE WALL. I went to "HEARTBREAK HOTEL when you sung about "BILLIE JEAN and not me. I wanted to SCREAM!!!
Michael it's just "HUMAN NATURE and "JUST ANOTHER PART OF ME that wanted to be your "PRETTY YOUNG THING, but I had to "KEEP IT IN THE CLOSET...It was not in the stars for our paths to cross. No one could and ever will "ROCK WITH YOU" "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" and you should never have to wonder WHO'S LOVIN YOU... Michael I love THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL low to high "BLACK OR WHITE". It is a "THRILLER" feeling to watch you perform and that will always stay with me. Our love for you Michael will never "STOP BECAUSE WE DIDN'T GET ENOUGH"
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Your life on this earth was done, and you "HEALED THE WORLD" with your songs and for that Michael I JUST CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU... but....
This is not it!!!! Your next journey is just beginning and it will be so smooth like a slick "SMOOTH CRIMINAL"that will make you say wow!!! I am finally here....Dear Micheal I NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE and I really"I WANT YOU BACK". But your in heaven now and one day I'll see you again because "'I'LL BE THERE!!!!!
Sleep in heavenly peace!!!!
Be strong Jackson family your king will live on forever, our love, and prayers are forever with you. "R.I.P. MY KING, MY MAN.. MR. MICHEAL JACKSON"
Your forever fan Vera The Diva Cheeks divavc69@yahoo.com
And to anyone out there who did not love or respect Micheal's music....Please give him and his family the common courtesy of keeping your negative comments to yourself, this is what killed him. Did your parents raise a troll?
My family has had Michael's music in the family for over 30 yrs. The first song I remember was Rockin Robin (Jax 5) I have loved Michael's music and want to thank the Jackson family for sharing such a private service with the world. We all loved Michael the man and the musician. How can we get a program? Are there extras that we can buy? So many memories are in that program.
i love mj and well this is all i have to say:you can only have one life and one last morning,one last night and one last breath.and i miss him
a misterious the dead of MJ i dont accept that he is gone.