Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Michael, Thanks For Making Us SMILE

...and sing, and dance and be inspired. Yesterday was the memorial service for global superstar Michael Jackson at the Staples Center (it was also my mom's birthday). Overall I thought the service was well done and touching. But you know I had to go down to the Staple center on Monday to check out all the preparations for Michael's memorial. Check out some of the pics.

above photo: jumbo tron @ Staples Center that flashed images of Michael.



















The scene outside the Staples Center included a large memorial poster that fans could stand (hours) in line to sign, a large screen continually displaying images of Michael and many (very interesting) fans.

















A closer shot of the memorial poster and a guy who was either a big fan or just very interesting.




A lucky fan who was picked from 1.5 million fans who actually received the golden ticket and wristband needed to attend the actual memorial.
I told her she should buy a lottery ticket.










There were so many great performances and tributes. I thought this one by Jermaine Jackson singing Michael's favorite song Smile written by Charlie Chaplain was particularly moving when you really listen to the lyrics.





One of my favorite (they're so many to choose from) and happier Michael Jackson moments from the movie The Wiz. Enjoy!



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