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Berry Gordy.
MJ was the consumate student. Michael accomplished everything he dreamed of. [That is an unusual statement if one is to believe MJ died before his planned return to the world stage]
Micheal loved creating what had never been created before.
He had two personalities...on stage, he turned into another person. Kind of brings the story of Saul in 1Sam 10.6  to mind for me.

Al Sharpton was in  the zone. He came out with both barrels blazing, and with the predominant theme of overcoming.
Notable quotes....
Michael never let the world turn him around from his dream.
He refused to let people decide his boundaries.
MJ brought black, white, asian and latinos together.
People became interconnected through his music.
Michael made us LOVE each other.
It's not about mess...it's about his LOVE MESSAGE
Everytime he got knocked down, he got back up.
Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy--It was strange what he had to deal with. He dealt with it anyway.

Martin Luther and Bernice King.
Heaven and earth did pause to say he did his job well.
Michael's love and work were inspired by the love of God, and rose above individual concerns to the broader concerns of humanity.
Bernice mentioned that Michael prayed every day on his knees for her mother during her illness before her passing and that he considered her "true" american royalty.
Michael was full of the unconditional love of God.
May we all be inspired to go and let our lights shine.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson
Said she was representing every man and every woman.
She opened by having a dig at the injustice of the trial and trial by media manipulation [my interpretation]
Then mentions all faiths are to be respected
She called Michael 'The good samaritan' saying he was all about charity and love.
MJ who cared and loved all the world.
Michael fought for tolerance for all people
Michael never stopped giving.

Smokey Robinson

Michael is going to live forever and ever and ever and ever.
I believe so much in God. I believe so much that this is not it. [ Interesting use of words considering TII and TINI had not yet surfaced ]
He's in a place where he's going to live forever. [many references to eternal life/salvation]

Sharheen thanks Michael for blessing him and every single individual on this earth. [ that's a big thankyou there unless it alludes to the BAM wake up call that will be heard in all parts of the world]
Kenny O invited the world to join us here at Michael's house where there was preparation for "his triumphant return to the world".....[why does this sound like the return of Christ here?]

The Family
Jermaine
I was his voice....and his back-bone. I had his back. So did the family. [ Right here we have a tie in with Aaron being the voice or spokesperson for Moses and references to Back being a family member or members]

Marlon
We will never understand what he endured. Being judged, ridiculed. How much pain can one take.
Michael was the voice of our angelic trumpets and he will continue to be the voice, the angelic voice nearest the creator.
The Lord has a purpose for everything. Sometimes we can't see it or understand it...But it will be made clear to us. [Marlon....I just want to remind you that you said this...I'm am still waiting for clarity here and will continue to do so]
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These religious symbols appeared on the big screen during the performance of We Are The World, interspersed with words from the song.

There were represented symbols of every major religion.

Media made the comment that Mr Jackson's memorial contained a spiritual tone-- with a gospel choir, golden casket and the cross of light upon the casket.
The memorial was watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide according to the BBC.

An account of the memorial from an attendee in the 11th row.
No one was expecting the casket to be brought to the arena and the ceremony began to take on a completely different aspect.
It was then she realized she was not attending a musical celebration of his life, but his funeral ceremony.
As she was filing out of the Staples Center after the conclusion of the ceremony, she glanced behind her at the stage, now devoid of people and left empty, save for one lone spotlight.

Looking at this part of the memorial, one could debate many points and they could all be valid. But one point that would be true from whichever angle we view this is the inclusiveness represented here. This is the perfect opportunity to include a  favourite quote of mine from Dr Kent Hovind....there is only one race....the human race...we just come in different colours.

We as the human race are all born into the same condition.

The message I take from this is we are all in this together.

May the truth prevail.

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw4Fxvy51pI&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsA4-LjXO00
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsA4-LjXO00[/youtube]
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Hey 2good. That second video has an interesting perspective that I would not have had the ability to piece together. Thanks for contributing. 
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What else was going on in the world while we all focussed on the memorial?
I am posting these two videos that Imconvinced posted in TIAI today as they are also applicable to our studies here. I remember seeing these videos very early on in the hoax and thank you my dear friend for bringing them back to my remembrance.  Don't be put off by the way 4runner speaks about MJ being a dead man, but look at what slipped by unnoticed by most on the 7/7.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVe3p0vCsxQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z89v1gjs62c&feature=related[/youtube]
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Hey RK.....

I didn't want you to think I abandoned your great thread!  I definitely have not.  I have watched and watched those videos you posted.  I keep getting struck by the same thing.......that is one smiling memorial service.  Then I did something I had never done........I watched them in silence....the volume was off.  It was actually really odd to me.  Though I knew what was going on, my mind registered it different.......it was a happy celebration of Michael...not a solum memorial.  If I didn't know what it was, and saw it in silence for the very first time........I would have thought it was a play, a musical or some tribute.  Even when the casket came out....it wasn't real feeling.  The family stood up....OK.  However, the emotional ties just didn't last for me.  I have been through the death of both my parents......my dad was well known in the community.  I understand having to hold your head up and get through it, I had to speak in public about my father as well.
Watching them in silence reminded me of Michael's words in TII........during the Earth Song part where he talks about the value being greater if it open with a loud rumble....and closed in silence.  I once wrote about that in a post....this whole hoax is like that.  It opened with the loudest bang/rumble possible, Michael's death.  Then it closed in silence with a night-time funeral/or even the silence of Murray now behind bars.   It was shock and awe at it's finest. 
I think I am going to re-watch the ambulance video in silence.....my senses are heightened in silence.  Perhaps something will pop out to me that I haven't seen before.
Anyways.....like I said, RK....just wanted you to know I am still pondering this memorial.  I really think things were right in front of our eyes all along....if we could just see them.  Blessings to you and thank you again for this thread!!

Blessings to all
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What else was going on in the world while we all focussed on the memorial?
I am posting these two videos that Imconvinced posted in TIAI today as they are also applicable to our studies here. I remember seeing these videos very early on in the hoax and thank you my dear friend for bringing them back to my remembrance.  Don't be put off by the way 4runner speaks about MJ being a dead man, but look at what slipped by unnoticed by most on the 7/7.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVe3p0vCsxQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z89v1gjs62c&feature=related[/youtube]
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Yeh...I definitely remember this....  The only question I have, is WHY would MJ plan his memorial on the same day as this huge announcement??  Or was it the illuminati that planned the announcement on the same day as the memorial, knowing that everyone would be tuning into the memorial and would not be aware of anything else going on in the world?? 
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Sorry for my slow reply guys. Not enough hours in a day sometimes.
Wishingstar, it is good to watch body language without distraction of audio happening. I find watching Paris while Marlon is speaking very interesting. You know the whole playing with her purse and then her ear[piece], Janet saying something to her and her quick acknowledgement.  8-) Here it is again....You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login


2Good, the possible scenarios here can make you explore and entertain many directions  :shock:. The numbers/dates have to be of relevance. For both. 7/7/2009.....14+11=25 which equals another 7. PTB like triple numbers and in this instance God's number7. My book on bible numerics states 7 is the number of completeness, perfection and multiples of these numbers, or doubling or tripling carry basically the same meaning, only intensifying the truth. In the mouths of two or three witnesses let every word  be established. 2Cor13:1[just throwing that scripture in here as it popped into my mind]. So, is it possible we have the pope who is masquerading as Christ's voice [more like  plain outright false christ] choosing these numbers/date to tag his message,  and try to authenticate it by usage of the personal number of Jesus Christ. a counterfeit trying to appear as the real deal. Thats all I got for now.

SimPattiK...I'm working my way to Maura's vids. I've always loved her video work. Thanks again for posting them.  beerchug 
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Now lets take another look at the memorial booklet
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There are so many wonderful pictures and  photo montages within the memorial booklet. I am typing out the rest of the comments as I am worried I will  slow things down on here if I post them all. :oops:  Maybe I already have.

My friend is gone and my heart is broken. I will now concentrate on the friendship, the laughter and the practical jokes--and I will forever honour his requests and make sure I live up to them.
Love Frank AKA Uncle Tookie.

From the deepest part of my heart, dearest Michael, I know that your soul is now resting in Divine Love--embraced by the purity of Love Eternal. In our hearts, as one voice, we will strive to honour your memory, support your legacy and your precious family whilewe weep with bleeding hearts.
I love you, more
Evvy


Uncle Michael, I can't even begin to express how important you have always been in my life. You'll ALWAYS be a hugh part of who I am now and what I will become in the future.
I Love You, Applehead
Taj.

You have filled my life with knowledge laughter happiness and love. To the world, Michael Jackson is the greatest---to me, Uncle Michael is even better.
I love you beyond life
Taryll

You taught me how to smile. You taught me how to dream. You taught me how to live. Uncle Michael, I will always cherish all of our special moments and blissful times together.
I love you so much
TJ


I met Michael Jackson during a very dark period. The forces of evil were trying to take him away from us. The man I came to know was a kind, gentle soul who wanted to heal the world through music, art, love and decency. He succeeded. It was an honour and a privledge to defend him.
Rest in peace Michael.
Thomas A Messereau Jn


Dear Michael, the last 17 years with you I will never forget. Thankyou for your love and your understanding. Thankyou for entrusting me with your precious children. My love for them will never waiver. Through the peaks and the valleys we laughed hard, we cried, but through it all you taught me to always rise above it. I miss you so much but I know you are in a better place. Rest in peace my friend.
with love,
Grace Rwaramba.


And here is a link to pictures taken backstage at the memorial.
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A picture of the heartbroken Miko and Magic
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I came across this little book at a jumble sale yesterday and it's cover reminded me of the symbols shown on the big screen at the memorial. It is a Jehovah Witness publication originally published [red cover version] in 1990.

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Book Description
Publication Date: 1990
Excerpt of review by John W. Scott John W. Scott This 384-page book features a detailed review of the major religions of the world, exploring the various ways of worship, cultural background, lands and peoples. It reviews the seemingly instinctual and universal need to worship, that seems to be present in all cultures, as well as the various forms through history in which that need has manifested itself. Primitive religions such as animism, as well as the history to modern day practice of Hinduism, including Yoga are considered, as well as Hinduism development into Buddhism. Other Oriental religions such as Taoism and Confucianism are also considered. A small section also describes the Sikh religion. The various forms of Judaism are discussed, with a history that goes back some thousands of years to the first Jew, Abraham, as well as the other two major monotheistic religions, Islam and Christianity. The Christian section considers both the background and life and ministry of Jesus Christ, as well as the primitive and developed practice of Christianity, the Dark Ages and the development of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as the Reformation, Protestantism, and modern day Christianity. There is a chapter which considers the historical development of Jehovah's Witnesses, and a section on modern day disbelief which touches on both Darwinism, and worship of the state in socialist countries. The book is factual, non-judgmental, accurate, and it is a complete reference that is equal to an advanced college course on world religion. The only thing lacking in Mankind's Search for God is information on some of the smaller Christian religions in modern times, that is Later Day Saints and Seventh Day Adventists, as well as more details on the present state of 21st Century Evangelicals. Other than that, one can consider it to be both a complete and authoritative guide on world religion.

This is a quote from Jermaine's interview with MJJC.
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MJJC: This is kind of random, but did Michael ever express any interest in Islam or becoming a Muslim? There were many rumors swirling around in the months after his death that said he was a Muslim

Jermaine Jackson: Michael did not convert to Islam. He was curious about it and I gave him many books to read about Islam. I write in the book how, during his 2005 trial, he returned to the Kingdom Hall to pray. It's fair to say that he died a Jehovah Witness.

I am in the process of reading it now.  However,  the thought [once again]  crossed my mind that the memorial was like a great big fishing net that was cast out into the community, via the death hoax. An invitation to all who were spiritually inclined, to dig deeper to find what exactly Michael was trying to convey through the memorial and it's messages.  Perhaps this was the only way a superstar like MJ  could fullfill the great commission and  come to our individual homes to share the good news of the kingdom.....via our television sets or computer screen.  TS has said that Michael retained some of the Jehovah Witness beliefs....I'm betting that warning his fans and fellow human beings about what is on the earth's horizon, and how to be prepared for it would be a part of that. 
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The family members talk post memorial
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"I was really proud, People said to me that Michael's daughter speaking really gave them a sense of how he was as a father, in her words. Paris is incredibly smart; they are all so smart. She's a sweet girl. The kids are doing well. They're with all their cousins; that family love will keep them going. [… ] I always wanted to have my mother's [Katherine Jackson] strength, but I didn't know if it was really there. But a few years back, something happened and I learned that I did. I'm not going to mention it [her brother’s trial ended with his vindication], but we all know what it is. And now, coming off all this, it's even beyond that. I was just focused on my job at that moment within my family. Now at least I know that I can step up to the plate and not crumble when I'm needed. When it comes to something like this that is so, so serious, so painful, so traumatic, I can handle it. […] "My brother is, I mean was...you have to forgive me, because it's really hard to believe he's passed. He'd have the same red shirt, the same black pants, the same white T-shirt. Mike was very simple. When I was 14 years old, I would shop for him. [Michael was then 21 and a megastar.] I washed his clothes, cleaned his room. When Mother would go out of town, she'd say, 'I'm leaving you in charge. Take care of Mike.' I would head home from school, see what he needed, then go straight to the stores. You know something else? He loved to wear his shoes all the way down. His penny loafers would have huge holes in the bottom. We had so much fun back then. We would organize our days together. […] Michael was a big brother. He was always very protective of me. He loved to laugh. The last time we were together, he'd laugh so hard, he would just start crying. Sometimes his humor would be corny, sometimes dry. He loved the Three Stooges, he loved slapstick, he loved Eddie Murphy in his silly comedies. He loved to have fun. He loved to play. […] (if given one more day with my brother, I would) relive that moment we had when we were kids, do our little run: We’d wake up, feed the animals, spend the entire day together. [… ] It's so beyond (his music). I can't even begin. It's on so many different levels. Bringing light and love and happiness. He's just got so much love, and so much heart, and so much power through his music. Children and his love for children. People have told me, 'I am an American citizen because of your brother.' He wrote them a letter or something. He was just that giving, loving person. […] And is. I hope people get a glimpse of him now, some sort of picture. […] You know, I never look back on what I've done unless I'm asked. You need to stop and enjoy it. Think about everything you've done, all that you've accomplished. […]”


[Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson’s sister, American recording artist and actress - interviewed by Harper’s Bazaar fashion magazine; source: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login]

Always spoken of in present tense.

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“The tragedy of my brother’s death is still with me. But in his death, I have found a mission for my life. My existence is now dedicated to spreading Michael’s message. Michael had a unique place in the world. He not only did good, but taught others how to do the same. This only magnifies his loss to the world.

I want to make people aware of the humanitarian side of Michael. I want to show them how his true emphasis wasn’t music, or performing; it was improving the world. Understand this, and you begin to understand the essence of who my brother was. Michael wanted to help people see the problems that are destroying our world. That’s what he was about, and what HIS upcoming shows were about. He was trying to teach through his lyrics, video and performance. He wanted to use every part of himself to show us what we are capable of becoming. His goal was to demonstrate to people that if we all just try to make world a better place, it will be.

Michael did charity work all his life – since we first started performing as the Jackson 5. He quickly learned talent alone means nothing – it’s what you do with it that really matters. What are you doing to make things better for other people? In grasping this, Michael found his purpose: Entertain and educate at the same time. Michael grew to understand why the world is in the state it is. He would ask “Why?” but not get trapped in trying to find reasons for each and every problem. His aim was finding solutions. His message was about solutions. Michael’s day-to-day thought process was: “How do I make the world a better place?” He dedicated his existence to responding to this question, and to giving a voice to those who can’t speak out for themselves. Man in the Mirror, We are the World, Will You Be There – all these songs put forward a simple but powerful message: If someone is hungry, give them food, but also help them become self-sufficient. Michael taught us that when you do good, you start with the individual, then move onto a family, a neighborhood, a village, a nation.

Michael always looked for the good in people, but he also wanted people to understand him, and what he was here for. This made the ridicule he endured so much harder to bear. How can someone who gave so much, be the subject of so much hate? Why is it, the more blessed we are, the tougher our times are destined to be? My brother wasn’t a threat to anyone. He was at peace, and his peaceful state was a blessing from God. Michael was given the rare talent to entertain, sing and perform. But the true blessing God gave him was the ability to use his talents to do good for others. Michael’s songs inspired us to do better. That was his true gift.

We still feel Michael’s loss. But what will happen as time passes? What will happen to Michael’s real purpose for being? Who can carry on Michael’s work selflessly, without ulterior motive? Nations and governments are capable of good deeds, but those good deeds are too often done to exert control over others. Michael never wanted to control anybody, he only wanted to spread happiness and joy. Michael supported over 30 different charities. Most people, even the most generous, focus their efforts on just a handful. But Michael was different. He would personally check every charity he supported. He’d examine their track records make sure they did what they said they would do.

Michael’s generosity extended beyond the charities he supported. When a girl needed a liver transplant and no one wanted to pay for it, Michael took care of it. No fanfare, no publicity. There are so many cases like this! Many of them, I myself, am just beginning to learn about. Every time Michael traveled to another country, he would devote time to visiting hospitals, orphanages, cancer patients. That was his calling. In every corner of the globe, this was his routine. The world needs to know this is who he was. Because while there were always cameras following him, the media didn’t tell the story of his caring and compassion. They only wanted to sensationalize him. Michael didn’t care if we knew everything he did for people, because God knows. God knows his intentions, and knows the results. I know my brother is in a very secure, serene, peaceful place. When we live on earth, we are judged not only by who we are, but also by what we do for others. When we leave, we take the good and bad deeds with us. Michael took nothing but good deeds with him.

Michael and I were raised to believe there is a Supreme Being. Having success told us God had a plan for us. Michael used his success in a positive way. He knew that it’s not what you get from others, it’s what you do for others. We all achieve things in life, but the greatest achievement is doing God’s work. Michael was a man of God because he was doing His work. Eternal life is the ultimate reward from God – and Michael has eternal life.”

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...] We’ve lost an incredible person, Barbara, and I don't think we'll find a person as talented, a person who thought the way he thought. A person with the heart that Michael has, Barbara. People aren't that way anymore. He’s special. He wasn't God, but he was certainly God-like. He was the closest thing to a god that I knew. And I’m gonna miss that.”

[La Toya Jackson, Michael Jackson’s sister, American singer-songwriter, author, actress – interview with ABC’s Barbara Walters 20/20: source: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login]

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“He was a great father to his kids, you know?...(The children) are doing wonderful, I just saw them right before I came right here (for the launch of This Is It DVD in Australia, March, 2010), and I told them I was coming, they wanted to come with me. ‘Uncle Jackie, can we come?’ I said ‘No, you gotta stay in school’, so…[…] He loved his fans. He loved children, people, he loved his fans, he treated his fans the best, ‘cause he knew without the fans, he wouldn’t be where he is today.”


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Jackie says without the fans MJ wouldn't be where he is today.   :? I'm sure you were talking in regards to success and not being 'dead' Jackie.
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