Michael Jackson‘s solid gold casket was brought into the Staples Center for the public memorial for the star by his brothers Jermaine, Randy, Jackie, Marlon, and Tito on July 7. It’s an image no MJ fan ever wanted to see, but the sight of it all made reality set in: the King of Pop is gone — but never forgotten.
The two hour ceremony to remember the greatest entertainer to ever live was attended by thousands of fans and friends, but also by the Jackson family.
Michael’s kids (from l-r Paris Katherine, Prince Michael II, Prince Michael) sat with their grandparents Katherine and Joe Jackson
The brothers sat front row center, each wearing a sparkling glove as a tribute to Michael
The sisters, Janet, LaToya, and Rebbie, were snapped making their way through the backstage area
Marlon Jackson eulogizes his little brother Michael as the family looks on
Paris rests her head on grandmother Katherine’s shoulder while Prince Michael II holds onto his MJ doll; Prince Michael and his brother and sister join the family on stage
Rev. Al Sharpton comforts LaToya, Paris Katherine, and Katherine Jackson after giving a rousing speech
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I thought the Homegoing for Michael Jackson was just that a homegoing God called him home, he needed him more than we did, in a way it was sadd but it was all done in good taste I felt his mother, brothers/sisters and childrens pain but in time it will get a little easier, God bless him and his family…………
RIP Michael we’ll always love you
where was randy jackson in michaels memorial