"I have learned many things but the greatest lesson I have ever learned is how to love & be loved. I learned that from Michael Jackson. Love is forever. That is why Michael Jackson will always live in our hearts. Maya Angelou said people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. The way he made us feel...was loved. Michael Jackson healed, filled & lifted the hearts of people all across this planet. It is time for us to try to heal the world" ~Rev. Catherine Gross,Ed.D

I think the following points in this paragraph get missed by a lot of fans who seem to want to only see Michael's life in terms of tragedy. It had elements of tragedy in it, but I think we need to really study the videos of his life and his concerts & see just how much time he spent actually smiling, laughing and doing what he enjoyed doing - performing and giving and doing that exceptionally well, so much so he took back the love we gave him & he really absorbed that. He had a charmed life in so many ways and he inspired so many people. He died with dignity doing what he loved and he will always live on through his music and the inspiration he gives to others. ***

"A star can never die. It just turns into a smile & melts back into the cosmic music, the dance of life." (Michael Jackson).
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"In Our Darkest Hour, In My Deepest Despair, Will You Still Care?
Will You Be There? In My Trials
& My Tribulations,Through Our Doubts
& Frustrations, In My Violence,
In My Turbulence,Through My Fear
& My Confessions, In My Anguish & My Pain, Through My Joy & My Sorrow
In The Promise Of Another Tomorrow
I'll Never Let You Part, For You're Always In My Heart." (Michael Jackson)
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To quote Tom Mesereau, lawyer for Michael Jackson, "In the Michael Jackson case, most media conclusions were shallow, misinformed & self-serving. I know in my heart of hearts that Michael Jackson was not guilty of these grisly charges."
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Thank you Michael for your discernment, creativity, sensitivity, intelligence, intuition and compassion. You were as wise as you were innocent & pure. You were generous of both spiritual & material things and lead by example with your generosity to those less fortunate. Fun-loving, you were in touch with your inner child taking you out of the mind-numbing "normal"? class. Unfortunately, there are those who suffer from hysterical fear, manifested as hatred and exhibit this anytime someone isn't a carbon copy of themselves! Michael, you were a one in a million genius with a beautiful soul. You advocated for social & racial justice, desperately trying to stop hatred, suffering children & the exploitation of our planet's finite resources. Those from the tabloid press, esp Bashir, should hang their heads in shame for their actions towards you. Your humanitarian & conservation efforts have never received full recognition, nor has your value as an entertainer, the quality of which the world is unlikely to see again. Sadly, you were mercilessly exploited for your much deserved wealth & persecuted even after found 'not guilty'. In the sad sick media tabloid world, negative myths & accusations sell more papers than positive ones.

Thank you Michael for showing us your courage, love and humanity, as well as your unlimited talent & graciousness. We will never forget you. We will always love you. You're such an inspiration to so many!
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"In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe."
(Michael Jackson)
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"Before the beginning, before the violence
Before the anguish of the broken silence
A thousand longings, never uttered
Pangs of sorrow, brutally smothered
But I have chosen to break and be free
Cut those ties, so I can see
Those bonds that imprisoned me in memories of pain
Those judgments, interpretations that cluttered my brain
Those festering wounds that lingered have gone
In their place a new life has dawned
That lonely child, still clutching his toy
Has made his peace, discovered his joy
Where time is not, immortality is clear
Where love abounds, there is no fear
The child has grown to weave his magic
Left behind
His life of sorrow, once so tragic
He is now, ready to share
Ready to love, ready to care
Unfold his heart, with nothing to spare
Join him now, if you dare."
DANCING THE DREAM by Michael Jackson (published 1992)
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In response to people who think Michael's image is typical of pedophiles, psychiatrist, Dr.Ralph Underwager, who has treated pedophiles & victims of incest since 1953 says: "There's no such thing as a classic pedophile. They made a completely foolish & illogical error." He says Jackson is an easy target because "misconceptions like these have been allowed to parade as fact in an era of hysteria."

Personally, I love people who believe in human rights, those who dare to be themselves, those who value justice, equality, creativity, peace & treading lightly on this planet & its inhabitants. All these qualities Michael possessed. Am deeply saddened by the tragic, senseless and irreplaceable loss of MJ. For how MJ was sometimes treated, I feel a deep sense of shame, anger & some disillusionment for elements of the human race.
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Achievements By THE KING OF POP...

Biggest Selling Album Of All Time - Guiness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album is the biggest selling album of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Thriller is also the biggest selling U.S album with sales of 25 million copies.

Most No1 Hits in 1980's
By The End of the 1980's MIchael Jackson had more #1 hits than any other artist for the decade.

Greatest Audience - Guinness Book Of World Records
The highest-ever viewership was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on June 31, 1993. Michael was spotlighted during the half-time performance.

Bad Tour - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's world tour brought in a record gross revenue of over $124 million during September 1987-December 1988.

100 Million Records
Michael has sold over 100 million singles and albums outside of the U.S.

Billboard Charts
Michael Jackson is the first person in the 37 year history of the Billboard chart to enter straight in at No1, with his single "You Are Not Alone". The previous record "Earth Song" which had debuted at No5 and also Michael Jacksons.

Biggest Selling Video
Michael Jackson's "The Making Of Thriller" is the biggest selling video to be released by an artist.

Billboard "Hot 100" Singles Chart
Most No1 Hits by Male Artist (13)

No1 Debuts
Michael Jackson's "Bad", "Dangerous", and "HIStory" albums all debuted in at No1.

Awards
Michael has won more awards than any other artist.

No1 On Charts
In 1983 Michael became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard's rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts.

Consecutive No1 Singles
Jackson 5 were the first group to ever have four consecutive No1 singles.