Heartbreaker: A Daughter’s Love and Grief for Her Deceased Father, Michael Jackson (video)
Posted By Vicki McClure Davidson on July 7, 2009
No matter your love, hate, or indifference, only someone with a heart of stone could not be touched by this brief speech at Michael Jackson’s over-the-top memorial service today by his 11-year-old daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, and this child’s genuine grief about losing her beloved Daddy.
But why did this poor child have to speak at all? Who in the hell had this cruel idea? Funerals are scary enough for children, and Paris has lived most of her life out of the public eye, and either was under a veil or behind a mask when out with her famous father. Being cajoled/forced by the Jackson clan to stand at a mic and talk in front of thousands of people was yet another heartless pimping.
This time, the pimping was of a shy little girl, overwhelmed by the mindless media circus, whose young heart was breaking from the loss of her father. No thought about how this may have affected or frightened her, but how it would look to the adoring crowd and, of course, on the MJ memorial service DVD. No moral dilemma here… part of the performance, dontcha know. Bastards…
For those who’ve been living without any media or Internet contact for the last few weeks, international pop star Jackson was honored today at an unprecedented memorial service in Los Angeles. He passed away at age 50 on June 25. Cause of death has not yet been finalized by the coroner.
Michael, may you rest in peace. Thank you for the gift of your talent. I pray for your children that they will recover from their grief and not become victims of the money-driven media monster that had its hand in destroying you.
And I’m glad you’re no longer having to endure the greedy, hypocritical, give-me-a-handout fans, industry moochers, and Jackson family members. God bless.
Tearful memorial for Michael Jackson
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN), July 7, 2009 — Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Katherine addressed mourners at the Staples Center on Tuesday, tearfully telling them her father was “the best father you could ever imagine.”Paris Katherine Jackson, 11, said goodbye to her father at the close of the memorial service.
“Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine,” the 11-year-old said. “And I just wanted to say I love him so much.”
Jackson’s children, who often have been hidden by veils or blankets when seen with their father, were sitting in the front row at the Staples Center as their father’s life and music were remembered.
Jackson’s remains were nearby in a closed, rose-draped, bronze casket. His brothers, who served as pallbearers, wore single white sequined gloves, a tribute to their brother’s signature look of the 1980s.
“Michael, when you left us, a part of me went with you,” brother Marlon Jackson said. “And a part of you will live forever within me, but also a part of you will live forever within all of us.”
Marlon Jackson said the world could not understand what his brother endured “being judged and ridiculed.”
“How much pain can one man take,” Marlon Jackson asked. “Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone.”
Before the final words Jackson’s band members, family, children and celebrities filled the stage to sing Jackson’s “Heal the World.”
The song followed a performance of “We are the World,” the 1985 hit written by Jackson and Lionel Richie to raise money for African famine relief.
Michael, rest in peace.
Additional reading:
Reuters: Jackson hailed as greatest entertainer, best dad
Debbie Schlussel: LIVE BLOG: Funniest Thing About the Michael Jackson Memorial Circus; UPDATED: Complete Cliff’s Notes of Al Sharpton Speech, Other UPDATES
Hot Air Green Room: We Don’t Need Another Hero
Billy Hallowell, Big Hollywood: (We’re Quickly Becoming) A Nation of Idiots
Carl Kozlowski, Big Hollywood: ‘This Is It’: A Genuine Thriller
Horiwood’s Blog: MICHAEL JACKSON WAS ONE OF THE THREE MOST FAMOUS PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
Politico: Al Sharpton: Michael Jackson made Barack Obama president
The Hinterland Gazette: Rev. Al Sharpton in New Controversy Over Comments that Michael Jackson Paved Way for Barack Obama to Become President
Jeffrey Jena, Big Hollywood: The Media: Wrong on Jackson, Wrong on Palin
Greg Gutfeld, Big Hollywood: Daily Gut: I Blame the Jews
Breitbart.tv: O’Reilly vs. Sharpton: Was Michael Jackson Strange?
Jason Killian Meath, Big Hollywood: Michael Jackson and the Supremes
Gold Star Mothers, Big Hollywood: Debbie Lee: Americans Celebrate Michael Jackson, Ignore Troops
Michelle Malkin: Sheila Jackson-Lee hits rock bottom and Forget Michael Jackson. Meet Pvt. Justin Casillas and Race hustler does freak dance for Jacko and Stupidest House resolution ever and Twisted priorities and Stomach-turners of the morning and Check out “backlash” against Rep. King over Jacko comments and Another reason MSM’s Jacko-mania reeks
Chris Arledge, Big Hollywood: The King of Pop, Sir Paul, and the Right to Reclaim Copyrights
Jim Blazsik: Remember Michael, but please remember Iran
Broken Masterpieces: Pondering Michael Jackson
Jesse Washington, My Way: Los Angeles braces for Michael Jackson’s final act
GayPatriot: Michael Jackson Memorial Circus & Real Heroes
John Nolte, Big Hollywood: Power of Pop Culture: Michael Jackson’s Final Makeover
The Thinker: Even in death…
Cometh At Midnight: Michael Jackson’s Memorial
Brent Baker, NewsBusters: Regrets Media Didn’t Memorialize a Soldier Killed Same Day Jackson Died
Daily News Los Angeles: Jackson memorial costs still rankle
Wise Conservatism: The Circus of the Michael Jackson tribute today….
Gunservatively!: ScumBum-of-the-Week: Sheila Jackson Lee
NewsBusters: On the Left, Jackson Memorial Reminds That America’s a ‘Dishonest Custodian of Black Life’
Michael McGruther, Big Hollywood: Moral Relativism; The Liberal Lynchpin
Jim Geraghty, The Campaign Spot, NRO: Rep. Peter King Campaigns for President of Those Tired of Michael Jackson Coverage
Emptysuit: Celebrities That Have Died Since Obama Has Taken Office
My Way: Elephants lumber to Staples before Jackson service
Land of Punt: Michael Jackson: Congressman Calls Out Those Glorifying His Departure
Sandy’s Year of New Things: 7/7: Did Not Watch The Michael Jackson Hoopla
UrbanGrounds: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Where’s the Resolution to Honor Sgt. Joshua Soto?
Fire Andrea Mitchell!: Are you f**king kidding me? House resolution to honor Jacko? and Democrat “outrage” over Congressman Peter King’s “pervert” “low life” and “pedophile” crack over Michael Jackson raises a grand total of $90
The Sun: ‘Memorial like a macabre circus’
Sister Toldjah: A resolution honoring Michael Jackson? Are you kidding me?
Steven Wyer – It’s All About Information: MICHAEL JACKSON ASSAULTED DURING MEMORIAL SERVICE
Leaning Straight Up: RIP Times Two: Farrah and Jacko: Beauty and the Beast
Mirror.co.uk: Michael Jackson to be buried without his brain
Hot Air: Video: The strangely compelling “Jacko’s hair catches on fire” clip and Video: House holds moment of silence for Michael Jackson and Video: The sadly obligatory “Sharpton grinds on woman at Jacko tribute” clip
Ed Driscoll: “King Of Pop Dead At 12″
Rhymes with Right: Michael Jackson Dead — UPDATED
The New Editor: Sharpton wants MJ postage stamp, national day of mourning for the late pop star
LorieByrd.com: Great vintage Michael Jackson
Rickey.org: Ratings: SYTYCD beats Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett tributes
Jude, Big Hollywood: On Michael Jackson
Irascible Chef: Michael Jackson
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