Won't feel his loss as much as you think.
Yes, I will remember where I was when Michael Jackson died today. The same way I did when Reagan got shot or when I heard for the first time that Magic Johnson had the AIDS virus.
They will probably hold a massive service for him soon, attended by celebrities and Jackson family members. It will be big, Princess Dianna big.
Just not for me.
By themselves, funerals are ordinarily a big deal for me, events that have changed my life.
It’s a chance for me to have a front-row seat to some great people, people who have a difference without selling a record or walking on stage.
Their stage is in the home, at their kids’ games or taking time to knock on the door of a lonely widow.
They don’t have an entourage or a posse. Barbara Walters never had a chance to speak with them.
At funerals, I listen to people talk about their lives and it makes me want to be better. I listen to the stories, the tributes and their dreams fulfilled and I wonder what people will say about me. Did I do enough?
So they will bury Michael Jackson in what I imagine will be a grand, lavish affair. They will rightfully discuss his legacy, his place as perhaps the greatest entertainer of all time.
I understand how his fans can mourn and miss his impact on the music industry. His incredible musical talent, showmanship and moves may never be equaled.
But his loss won’t be felt as strongly by me.
Not by a long shot.
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5 comments
Seanette says:
Jun 26, 2009
I never have understood the way the public tends to react to celebrity deaths. After all, 99%+ of those making showy displays of grief never met the deceased.
As for Michael Jackson, we still have his music, and I can't help thinking he may well be happier where he is now, as difficult a time as he had coping with this world.
IsThisMikeOn says:
Jun 26, 2009
I think you are correct about that, Seanette
PatrickLair says:
Jun 26, 2009
I'm with you, Mike. I can't muster any sympathy for Michael, except maybe a little for what wealth, fame and Hollywood ends up doing to some people.
Mary5609 says:
Jul 24, 2009
While I believe in the Freedom of Speech,I can't help but wonder why are people "so cold hearted" in the way they look at things and critizice….I am "so thankful" and "so happy" that so many of us have felt the passing of our dear Brother and "so talented" person as he was: MICHAEL JACKSON. He was truly an Inspiration sent to us by Almighty God.for His own purpose.God really used Michael to even test people//(specially those who are so narrowminded that could not simply recognize who he was.Thanks God he is with the Angels right now.
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Aug 7, 2009
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