June 25th, 2010 at 2:41 pm by
Anne

It is still shocking to believe Michael Jackson is dead even one year later. It’s one of those deaths (or life events) that you remember where you were when you heard the news. Do you remember where you were? And then you watched the news and searched the web for hours reading and finding anything and everything you could on him and the circumstances surrounding him. Once it was confirmed that he had died it seemed so surreal and still does.
He’s one of those celebrities that were not appreciated during his life (I’m guilty on that account) but now that he is dead you realize just how incredible his contribution was to pop music and music in general. Especially music videos.
He was taken for granted, laughed at, mocked and yet he was (what appears to be) one of the purest, kindest souls around. His judgment (with regards to hanging around with children so much) perhaps wasn’t well thought out, but I really don’t believe he was inappropriate. Just reliving his lost childhood. Basking in the innocence that he soon forgot in his adult world of music, making records and making money.
One has to wonder his need for so much cosmetic surgery. But that alone proves he was surrounded by people who did not put his best interests forward. I can’t help but think a doctor with integrity would refuse him so many surgeries. And we won’t even get into the reason he died and the people surrounding him that were responsible.
In time we hopefully will learn more about the man, the father Michael Jackson was from his kids when they are ready to talk (I’m talking a couple of decades from now). And I sincerely hope that he has found the peace and acceptance that seemed to elude him in his waking life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his children and family today. RIP, Michael Jackson.
Anything you would like to share about Michael (where you were when you heard the news, how he impacted you, etc.) feel free to do so. Haters’ comments will not be allowed.
I wanted to include some video of at least Thriller and Billie Jean but for some reason can’t embed videos but here is a great video from the Motown 25 celebration Michael Jackson – Billie Jean