Jackson Memorial Serivce

Posted Tue 7 Jul 2009 3:34PM BST by Mitch Carter in The Guestlist

Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service ended on a fittingly emotional note after fans, friends and stars paid tribute to the 'King of Pop'.

The service began when his coffin was carried into the Staples Center in Los Angeles by his brothers before tributes were paid by Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela.

Mariah Carey then sang 'I'll Be There' before Queen Latifah read a Maya Angelou poem and Llionel Richie took to the stage. As expected Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and John Mayer also performed.

One of the most emotional tributes came from close childhood friend Brooke Shields who, while fighting back the tears, reminisced about their good times together.

All of the performers then rejoined the stage to perform a tear-jerking version of 'Heal the World' before his family, including his daughter, addressed the crowd as the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson.

It is estimated that an astounding 750 million people watched the service live around the world.

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1. Kam - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:17PM BST

I MISS U MICHEAL JACKSON
UR ALWAYS IN MY HEART
SOB
R.I.P.

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2. ROSEMARY - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:20PM BST

Micheal, may your soul live for ever in the bossom of the lord

3. Yahoo! Music User - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:26PM BST

I love you very much Michael and I miss you, Luke age 5 x
I really want to meet you in heaven one day when I die, I love you and really wish you were still here, Drew age 8 x

4. Telman - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:30PM BST

wow micheal died thats really sad and he was the best moon
waker in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. Patty - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:34PM BST

you will be in my heart i love micheal forever!!!!!!

6. Twaha - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:34PM BST

REST IN PEACE MICHEAL JACKSON. YOU WERE THE GREATEST AND WILL ALWAYS BE. ALTHOUGH YOU ARE GONE YOU MUSIC WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE FOR EVER. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AND MAY HE FORGIVE YOU FOR ANY OF YOUR SHORT COMMINGS.

7. Patty - Tue 7 Jul 2009 5:36PM BST

love you forever michael, rest in peace.

8. BOBO - Tue 7 Jul 2009 6:03PM BST

I WILL MISS U AN HOPE WE WILL BY ALMEANS MEET IN HEAVEN WHERE GOD HASS ALREADY PREAPERD A PLACE FOR U

9. Telman - Tue 7 Jul 2009 6:04PM BST

nobody can moon walk better than micheal jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10. Kenneth C - Tue 7 Jul 2009 6:33PM BST

i am 60 and i think michael jackson IS the bigest and greatest performer of all his body is no longer with us but his sole will always be with us we wil miss the live performances but we have still more to come from the KING OF POP R.I.P.Michael

11. Ashley - Tue 7 Jul 2009 8:52PM BST

it was really sad when he died and i loved most of his songs and i wish i could moon walk live that well i wish i could moon walk atgether but it is really anoying because it is all over the t.v. radio and internet. and the only sogs on all of them is his songs that can get a bit anoying and boring when you here it over and over again

12. DENNIS - Tue 7 Jul 2009 8:53PM BST

you was the best micheal god bless

13. Molly - Tue 7 Jul 2009 8:59PM BST

hi micheal i am really sad because tickets were selling out and got thelast too sobs

14. kool - Tue 7 Jul 2009 9:38PM BST

MICHAEL JACKSON I FEEL FOR YOUR KIDS AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TOUGH TIME RIGHT NOW MY THOGHTS ARE WITH THEM
NOW THAT YOUR GONE TO HEAVEN NO ONE CAN HURT YOU FROM UP ABOVE.
MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL IN PEACE.
I AM HONOURD TO OFF SHARED THE EATRH WITH YOU MICHAEL. TO OFF BREATHED THE SAME AIR AS YOU.
I DID'NT KNOW YOU IN THIS LIFE AS A PERSON BUT I WILL MEET YOU IN MY NEXT LIFE.
LOOK AFTER MY DAD WHO IS WITH YOU RIGHT NOW.
I PRAY FOR YOU.
MICHAEL I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
R.I.P. NOW ARE YOU WITH THE ANGELS LIKE A STAR ABOVE THE SKY.
LOVE YOU -xxx-

15. Alice F - Tue 7 Jul 2009 10:08PM BST

You helped the Africans and did so much for charity. The world as lost a true Legend. Micheal, you will live on in your children. God Bless your family,and give them strength through this very difficult time.
We love you Micheal ! xxx

16. Michelle - Tue 7 Jul 2009 10:47PM BST

It took a lot of courage for Paris to stand up and speak god bless you and you and your brothers are deep in my thoughts and i felt the pain for you

17. Yahoo! Music User - Tue 7 Jul 2009 10:48PM BST

Michael Joseph Jackson, to the whole world you are UNFORGETTABLE. With every step you took, there was always something you had to give to every individual in this world.
I cant say your one in a million, cause your not.. Your number one and something no-one can ever replace.

To know that I've been living in the same era as you is more than a blessing for me. But I'm telling you Michael, whether you like it or not, in my next life your definitely gonna be with me.

Michael Jackson, the king of pop legend, I will ALWAYS love you, and never forget you. Your smile had perfection written all over it, one thing that'll never leave anyones heart.

And Michael.. the sky's the limit ;)

I love you xx

18. Gerard - Tue 7 Jul 2009 11:02PM BST

god bless you Michael

19. melody - Tue 7 Jul 2009 11:57PM BST

michael,u were a legend and will 4eva remain a legend.there will be none of ur kind 4 a long time 2 come. rest in perfect peace.rest well in the midst of the heavenly angels.i will 4eva love u

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