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In a rare decision by TIME, they are putting out a rushed mid-week special edition hitting stands Monday.  It will showcase the life and legacy of Michael Jackson and will pay special tribute.  The last time a mid week edition was done was after 9/11. Michael Jackson's 3 children have reportedly made it known that they want to live with their grandparents--particularly Katherine Jackson.  The Jackson family is adamant about keeping the children in their family as the children have no relationship with mother Debbie Rowe.  But since Debbie is indeed their natural mother, a custody battle is possible. Michael's body has been legally returned to the family's possession and they are spending today planning his funeral arrangements.  Reportedly they are having a second autopsy conducted now as well.

Michael's doctor Dr. Conrad Murray (above) from Vegas is being questioned by authorities as to what happened in Michael's final moments as Dr. Murray was the only witness present.  The 50-date London concert promoters AEG reportedly put Murray on the payroll to be with Michael throughout the tour.  Murray had been treating Michael for the last 3 years and Michael told the promoters that "he trusted this man."

Tyler Perry spoke on the radio yesterday morning about halting production on "Why Did I Get Married? 2" once they learned of Michael's death.  Janet hurriedly left the Atlanta set to travel to L.A. to be with her family.  Heartbreaking.
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This is so terrible. I

This is so terrible. I still can't believe this has happened. RIP Michael
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Michael Jackson will always

Michael Jackson will always be remembered through his legacy and his music. R.I.P. Micheal Jackson
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Michael Jackson was a great

Michael Jackson was a great entertainer, who contributed a great deal to the world through his music. He will be remembered. R.I.P.
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i knew they would try to keep

i knew they would try to keep those kids away from the mother. really hoping she can get them back.
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I still cant believe

I still cant believe it.......
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I still cant believe it

I still cant believe it
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RIP Micheal. You are the

RIP Micheal. You are the greatest
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The kids are old enough to

The kids are old enough to voice their opinion on who they want to live with.... RIP Michael Jackson
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Umph, some scandle went

Umph, some scandle went downnnnnn!
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Why won't celebrities be more

Why won't celebrities be more careful about screening their doctor's credentials? This man got his medical degree from the equivalent of a 99 cent store Medical School. He wasn't even Board Certified. Rest In Peace MJ.
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they were too damn cute on

they were too damn cute on that pic. I want some kiss-kiss!
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man this still hurts RIP

man this still hurts RIP michael
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vegas chick: The kids are

vegas chick: The kids are old enough to voice their opinion on who they want to live with….RIP Michael Jackson
I so agree with you and being though I just went through this recently. It's just sad. It's a reason why she gave up her rights in the first place and it's a reason why she wants them back. (side eye)
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nicole OnJun 27, 2009 at 4:09

nicole OnJun 27, 2009 at 4:09 pm | Reply | i knew they would try to keep those kids away from the mother. really hoping she can get them back. Quote WHY WOULD THEIR MOTHER BE ABLE TO GET THEM BACK. SHE SOLD THEM. SIMPLE. THEY DONT KNOW WHO THE HELL SHE IS, PLUS BLANKET HAS A DIFFERENT MOTHER.
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I can't believe this. May God

I can't believe this. May God bless dear Janet. Michael, sweetie, I will miss you. Please R.I.P.
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Laydacris: nicoleOnJun 27,

Laydacris: nicoleOnJun 27, 2009 at 4:09 pm | Reply |i knew they would try to keep those kids away from the mother. really hoping she can get them back.QuoteWHY WOULD THEIR MOTHER BE ABLE TO GET THEM BACK. SHE SOLD THEM. SIMPLE. THEY DONT KNOW WHO THE HELL SHE IS, PLUS HAS A DIFFERENT MOTHER.
Exactly. I agree with you. She said in an interview, years ago, herself that she didn't want to raise the children. I quote her saying something similiar to "those are Michael's children". His kids should be with their grandmother and the rest of his family! They will love them dearly. They will hear so many great stories of their father with his family! I can imagine it will be GREAT for them. =] God bless them.
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Michael Jackson was an angel

Michael Jackson was an angel that God himself sent down to walk and live amongst us. Just at Jesus was crucified, Michael was done the same way. Michael was here to put wonderful songs in our heart, and to help change the world. Just as Michael said in his song "Cry", he can't change the world by himself. God simply ended ended Michael's suffering that his own people inflicted upon him. He is in a better place, and I am celebrating the legacy of Michael Joseph Jackson. I am praying for MJ's children, parents, siblings, extended family, and his fans. We will all get through this together. Michael's job here was completed. He has gone home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
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nicole: i knew they would

nicole: i knew they would try to keep those kids away from the mother. really hoping she can get them back.
First of all, they're not keeping her away from the two kids she SOLD. She gave up her parental rights years ago. Her & Michael had a legal agreement, so she wanted money more than she wanted rights to the children. The courts are going to look at who is more capable of taking care of the children & lookin' out for their welfare. The children she had for him do not know her, that would be like sending them to live with a stranger, literally. They would be much better off with his (mother) family, & I wouldn't be surpised if he stated that in his will. If she wanted anything to do with them, how come she was never photographed anywhere with them? After she had them, you never heard about her again until the molestation trial. And it was said that she earned "some" of her rights back, but that was only temporary. Either way, the children are going to back taken care of no matter what. An attorney said earlier they are currently with the nanny, which was probably like a mother figure to all of them besides Mike's mom.
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Tracy: Michael Jackson was

Tracy: Michael Jackson was an angel that God himself sent down to walk and live amongst us. Just at Jesus was crucified, Michael was done the same way. Michael was here to put wonderful songs in our heart, and to help change the world. Just as Michael said in his song “Cry”, he can’t change the world by himself. God simply ended ended Michael’s suffering that his own people inflicted upon him. He is in a better place, and I am celebrating the legacy of Michael Joseph Jackson. I am praying for MJ’s children, parents, siblings, extended family, and his fans. We will all get through this together. Michael’s job here was completed. He has gone to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
please take your meds, girl. Rest in peace MJ.
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Mike still breaking records

Mike still breaking records after and causing frenzy Anywho like I said on racist T M Z, this chick should not get the kids. 1. What will happen to the 3rd child who isn't hers? They'll get split? 2. This chick basically gave up the kids. Why find a "loop" now about giving up your rights in the rulings? Why not earlier if you really cared? I'm sick of these folks bashing Joe & the mom on other blogs saying they'll be unfit. I'm sure the kids will be fine and they already are used to their family.
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Tracy: Michael Jackson was

Tracy: Michael Jackson was an angel that God himself sent down to walk and live amongst us. Just at Jesus was crucified, Michael was done the same way. Michael was here to put wonderful songs in our heart, and to help change the world. Just as Michael said in his song “Cry”, he can’t change the world by himself. God simply ended ended Michael’s suffering that his own people inflicted upon him. He is in a better place, and I am celebrating the legacy of Michael Joseph Jackson. I am praying for MJ’s children, parents, siblings, extended family, and his fans. We will all get through this together. Michael’s job here was completed. He has gone home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
I agree with you with all of my heart. Michael Jackson was an angel. Someone that not everyone understood. People had questioned him and did not want to just accept him as the way he was in these past years. It was noone's business. He was questioned because he had a free spirit and was so loving. I saw that, never questioned him but I did question the hearts of all the individuals that had everything but nice things to say about our king Michael Jackson. God bless those hateful, hurting souls and please allow for those ones to accept what only he's evidentally left behind. He left us his I incomparable talent, his passion, his love for us and much more but not anything less. Gosh, his effect was beyond amazing!
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If you believe the past

If you believe the past rumors, Michael's will states he wants the children to live with the nanny, who has been in his employ for 20 years. She first started out as an assistant and later became almost a full-time caretaker to the children. I don't believe the grandmother is in good health to raise these three children and I don't think Michael wants the children being raised by Joseph considering his abuse of Michael and really can anyone blame him. The abuse cited by Michael in his book was far worse than he detailed. This is not someone who should be around young children. I can't stand child abusers. I don't care how famous they are or their children. Joseph is a disgusting human being and I don't have much love for Katharine as she watched this man beat on these children, especially Michael and did nothing.
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get the facts right, theybf.

get the facts right, theybf. the doctor was treating mj for only two months thats what cnn and the other newsmedia are saying.
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Well it's them verses a

Well it's them verses a complete stranger who could be money hungry. Besides I feel like his bros/sis will help out...people forget the rest of the bros turned out fine with their own kids. I just would like it to be someone the kids know and actually cared
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Magenta: If you believe the

Magenta: If you believe the past rumors, Michael’s will states he wants the children to live with the nanny, who has been in his employ for 20 years. She first started out as an assistant and later became almost a full-time caretaker to the children. I don’t believe the grandmother is in good health to raise these three children and I don’t think Michael wants the children being raised by Joseph considering his abuse of Michael and really can anyone blame him. The abuse cited by Michael in his book was far worse than he detailed. This is not someone who should be around young children. I can’t stand child abusers. I don’t care how famous they are or their children. Joseph is a disgusting human being and I don’t have much love for Katharine as she watched this man beat on these children, especially Michael and did nothing.
yeah i hate, joseph and katharine. i know what it feels like with parents like that, i lived it myself. thats why i always hated michael parents for putting him trough this. i hope the feel awful for what they did to him. thank god i was stronger then michael, but sometimes i do feel sad, because i alway feel different then the rest. but thank god i have good people around me.
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* I LOVE Katherine, she's a

* I LOVE Katherine, she's a strong women *I thought they said Janet were in London *I still think it's a dream right now
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Katherine Should take the

Katherine Should take the kids, I think the three kids should stay in the family since all they know is Michael and the family, if the mother fights for custody NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN it would BAD for her but then again white media would spin it as the poor mother fighting for her kids...rolling my eyes. And for the people questioning Joe and Katherine as parents if it wasn't for them none of them would be here and we wouldn't known the talent and legency of MJ, Janet and the rest of his bros and sisters, yes they made mistakes and could had done a lot of things differently but parents aren't perfect and after all that was said and done, the Jackson was still a strong and tight family in the end. Love the cover of Time and the baby pic of Mike and Janet. Side note: I didn't know they were making a "why did I get married two?"
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binky: Katherine Should

binky: Katherine Should take the kids, I think the three kids should stay in the family since all they know is Michael and the family, if the mother fights for custody NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN it would BAD for her but then again white media would spin it as the poor mother fighting for her kids…rolling my eyes. And for the people questioning Joe and Katherine as parents if it wasn’t for them none of them would be here and we wouldn’t known the talent and legency of MJ, Janet and the rest of his bros and sisters, yes they made mistakes and could had done a lot of things differently but parents aren’t perfect and after all that was said and done, the Jackson was still a strong and tight family in the end.Love the cover of Time and the baby pic of Mike and Janet.Side note: I didn’t know they were making a “why did I get married two?”
I agree if it where not for the parents we will not be mourning his Death.
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I really hate this argument

I really hate this argument that if it weren't for Joseph beating Michael he wouldn't be as big of a star as he is. That is some warped thinking. I'm so sick of Black mothers and Black fathers beating the crap out of their kids and then calling it discipline. I think the children should be cared for by the person who has been in their lives on a regular basis, the person they are fond of, and the person who has their best interest at heart.
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Mercy: I can’t believe

Mercy: I can’t believe this. May God bless dear Janet. Michael, sweetie, I will miss you. Please R.I.P.
i like your gravi gurl! (no homo)
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R.I.P Michael, i love your

R.I.P Michael, i love your music, you are inspirational and will be truly missed! oh by the way I LOVE the pic of Michael and Janet, TOO SWEET!
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Magenta: I really hate this

Magenta: I really hate this argument that if it weren’t for Joseph beating Michael he wouldn’t be as big of a star as he is. That is some warped thinking. I’m so sick of Black mothers and Black fathers beating the crap out of their kids and then calling it discipline. I think the children should be cared for by the person who has been in their lives on a regular basis, the person they are fond of, and the person who has their best interest at heart.
i agree with you. i think mj was born with his talent. i rather wish he was happy. you guys are probably beating your kids up. losers
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Hi M, I have cousins who

Hi M, I have cousins who went through the same thing. Mother ignored the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father. I'm talking brutal beatings and verbal humiliation. 2 came out of it alright and the third is very very troubled. None of them have any children and 1 made it very clear he would not have children because he feared he would hurt them like his father hurt him. Ugh. Michael was a tortured soul and I really wish he had gotten a good childhood even if it meant that we couldn't have the King of Pop.
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binky: Katherine Should

binky: Katherine Should take the kids, I think the three kids should stay in the family since all they know is Michael and the family, if the mother fights for custody NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN it would BAD for her but then again white media would spin it as the poor mother fighting for her kids…rolling my eyes. And for the people questioning Joe and Katherine as parents if it wasn’t for them none of them would be here and we wouldn’t known the talent and legency of MJ, Janet and the rest of his bros and sisters, yes they made mistakes and could had done a lot of things differently but parents aren’t perfect and after all that was said and done, the Jackson was still a strong and tight family in the end.Love the cover of Time and the baby pic of Mike and Janet.Side note: I didn’t know they were making a “why did I get married two?”
most children that are abused, make sure that their parents that abused them as a child, never get the right to get their child when someting happens to them. this is a fact, they dont want their child to go trough the same things like when they were young. your comment is selffish, like mj parents. i hope somebody else get the kids but not mj parents.
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nicole: i knew they would

nicole: i knew they would try to keep those kids away from the mother. really hoping she can get them back.
Only two or those kids are for Debbie Rowe, please don't separate them!!
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Magenta: Hi M,I have

Magenta: Hi M,I have cousins who went through the same thing. Mother ignored the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father. I’m talking brutal beatings and verbal humiliation. 2 came out of it alright and the third is very very troubled. None of them have any children and 1 made it very clear he would not have children because he feared he would hurt them like his father hurt him. Ugh.Michael was a tortured soul and I really wish he had gotten a good childhood even if it meant that we couldn’t have the King of Pop.
ITA! I don't like Joe and Katherine at all. Something must be up with your parenting practices when ALL of your children grow up to have some sort of self esteem issues, and drastically change their appearances with plastic surgery. It's bad enough being a kid in the industry but if your home life is also screwed up unfortunately you'll be too. I LOVED Michael Jackson and I always felt sorry for him because he could never have any real friends because of his militant upbringing. It just pisses me off that he never got his redemption. If Joe gets those kids they will be really surprised when they get the first butt whooping of their lives. Don't do it.
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Magenta: I really hate this

Magenta: I really hate this argument that if it weren’t for Joseph beating Michael he wouldn’t be as big of a star as he is. That is some warped thinking. I’m so sick of Black mothers and Black fathers beating the crap out of their kids and then calling it discipline. I think the children should be cared for by the person who has been in their lives on a regular basis, the person they are fond of, and the person who has their best interest at heart.
Good Point!! It just shows how little kids and little things can get adults all worked up!! Janet is so freaking cute!!! I'm tearing up. That picture is priceless. She LOOOOVED her big brother. That is my background on my Laptop screen. It's amazing how she still looks the same. Damn I miss Mike!!!! I still haven't accepted the fact. I haven't had my tv on since Thursday and I don't listen to the radio. I refuse... :-(
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Tracy: Michael Jackson was

Tracy: Michael Jackson was an angel that God himself sent down to walk and live amongst us. Just at was crucified, Michael was done the same way. Michael was here to put wonderful songs in our heart, and to help change the world. Just as Michael said in his song “Cry”, he can’t change the world by himself. God simply ended ended Michael’s suffering that his own people inflicted upon him. He is in a better place, and I am celebrating the legacy of Michael Joseph Jackson. I am praying for MJ’s children, parents, siblings, extended family, and his fans. We will all get through this together. Michael’s job here was completed. He has gone to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
Agree!! He was misunderstood but at the same time LOVED BY MILLIONS if not BILLIONS of people around the globe. It was never about money with him. He always gave us the best!!!
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lena120: ITA! I don’t like

lena120: ITA! I don’t like Joe and Katherine at all. Something must be up with your parenting practices when ALL of your children grow up to have some sort of self esteem issues, and drastically change their appearances with plastic surgery. It’s bad enough being a kid in the industry but if your home life is also screwed up unfortunately you’ll be too. I LOVED Michael Jackson and I always felt sorry for him because he could never have any real friends because of his militant upbringing. It just pisses me off that he never got his redemption. If Joe gets those kids they will be really surprised when they get the first butt whooping of their lives. Don’t do it.
Your comment is very true. Michael's father was cruel. IT'D BE TERRIBLE IF HE TOUCHES HIS CHILDREN! I'm so, so, so very sorry Michael had to endure what he did. I didn't think Joe Jackson would touch the kids but you really got me thinking now and it is a very scary thought to have. May Michael R.I.P. but May God bless his parents and the rest of his family as well. I do not want to be judgemental.
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Love and Happiness: Only

Love and Happiness: Only two or those kids are for Debbie Rowe, please don’t separate them!!
Yes, they don't need to be split up! They're all eachother has and they need to be together! They were raised by their father all of these years already!
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ALLYBLANX: i like your

ALLYBLANX: i like your gravi gurl! (no homo)
Hi, thank you ALLYBLANX! I hope you're having an alright day. I'm sad.
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Just because I had some kind

Just because I had some kind words about Michael Jackson, it is called crazy talk. We all have suffered a great loss. You would think it would bring people together at a time like this, but it seems to bring out the worst in some people. In order to understand my statement, you had to have some sense to understand the metaphore, but some people choose to be ignorant. Call me crazy all you want, but I know my heart is in the right place.
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@ Mandy Did I say, I support

@ Mandy Did I say, I support or advocate violence against children, um...NO. Yes, it is ashame that Joe beat his kids and their is no excuse for laying your hands on a child that way but you can't deny that despite their trouble past, that these people didn't come together and present a strong and tight union as a family even now. Could Michael have been a big star and an icon today if his childhood was different?...HELL YEAH! But we can't change the past and we don't know the relationship Michael had with his father or mother as an adult or the days before his passing. I' am just saying that the kids should go with the family they know then the mother they don't that signed her rights away.
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Birthing children doesn't

Birthing children doesn't make you a mother. And no one kept Debbie Rowe away from her kids. SHE DECIDED SHE DIDN'T WANNA RAISE THEM. She didn't want them. If you believe what u've been reading, and i personally do...that she's had no contact with the kids and they don't know who she is, y should she have any more right to those kids than anybody else. She's practically a stranger....there almost as good going to somer foster home. I'm not a mother, and i just don't understand how someone can just give up their kids,....just no want them....she has the means and the resources to raise those kids. The court needs to do whats in the best interest of those kids. If this nanny is like a mother figure to them,....then take the nanny, and she could go live w/ katherine....or whatever. But as far as i'm concern.....anybody but Debbie Rowe. These kids are 11 and 12, and she hasn't made an effort. I bet that bytch Gloria Alfred already called her up.
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WEEP NOT FOR ME.........WEEP

WEEP NOT FOR ME.........WEEP NOT FOR ME MY PRECIOUS DEARS, I AM NOT DEAD, BUT SLEEPING HERE. I WAS NOT YOURS BUT GOD"S ALONE, WHO LOVED ME BEST AND TOOK ME HOME. REMEMBER FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS YOU WALK BY, AS YOU ARE NOW SO ONCE WAS I . AS I AM NOW SO WILL YOU BE, PREPARE FOR DEATH AND FOLLOW ME. REST IN PEACE MICHAEL
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MICHAEL FOR THE COURAGE,

MICHAEL FOR THE COURAGE, STRENGTH AND UNSELFISH LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN ALL OF US WE THANK YOU. THESE THINGS WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE ON IN OUR LIVES FOREVER, AND WE CAN NEVER SAY GOOD BYE; FOR THE LOVE WE ALL HAVE SHARED WILL NEVER DIE............. RIP MICHAEL
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MICHAEL REST IN PEACE AND MAY

MICHAEL REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FINE PEACE IN THE MEMORIES THAT ALL OF YOU HAVE SHARED.
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MICHAEL UNSLEFISH DONATED TO

MICHAEL UNSLEFISH DONATED TO 39 DIFFERENT CHARTITIES MORE THAN ANY OTHER PERSON IN THE INDUSTRY, AND I FEEL THAT ITS SO UNFAIR FOR PEOPLE TO CALL HIM NASETY NAMES ON SOME OF THE SITES ITS VERY HURTFUL, AND HE NEVER REALLY HAD A CHILDHOOD AND HE LOVED PEOPLE AND CHILDREN AND THEY HAVE USED THAT AGANIST HIM SO HE IS RESTING NOW AND, HE CAN'T BE HURT NO MORE.REST IN PEACE MICHAEL
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JANET AND THE JACKSON FAMILY

JANET AND THE JACKSON FAMILY I LIKE IT HERE THOUGH ABSENT FROM THE BODY I"M PRESENT WITH THE LORD I TOOK A TRIP ON THAT GOSPEL SHIP, I"M GLAD I CAME ABOARD IF YOU COULD ONLY SEE ME NOW , AND KNOW WHAT I KNOW, YOUR TEARS WOULD TURN TO LAUGHTER, AND YOUR JOY WOULD OVERFLOW, I LIKE IT HERE, THE LIFE I LIVED BEFORE YOU,I HOPE WILL MAKE YOU SEE JESUS CHRIS, THE SON OF GOD HAD HIS HOME IN ME. MY LIFE IS ETERNAL, I HOPE THAT YOURS IS TOO. I LIKE IT HERE I KNOW ITS HARD TO UNDERSTAND IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW THE REASON WHY EYES ARE DRY, AND HEADS HUNG LOW THERES NO NEED FOR SORRY OR TO SING A SAS SAD SONG PRAISE THE LORD, I"M WHERE I KNEW I WOULD BE ALL ALONG I LIKE IT HERE IT MAKES ME GLAD TO KNOW THAT THE LIFE I LIVED WAS NOT IN VAIN. NOW YOU MUST CONTINUE TO LIFT UP JESUS NAME IF YOU TRY AND DON"T GIVE UP , YOU ARE BOUND TO WIN THE RACE. IT WANT BE LONG BEFORE WE SEE EACH OTHER FACE TO FACE, I LIKE IT HERE IT'T GREAT TO HAVE THE FATHER OF THE UNIVERSE SO NEAR.
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omg, I LOVE that pic of

omg, I LOVE that pic of michael and janet! awwwww...my heat is aching! one of my favorite movies is the jackson 5 american dream. i can't look at that movie the same again. it's a damn shame the way the media is trying to portray this man...even in death. ugh! but ummm....gotta get about 10 copies of that time cover. i better stand in line right now because that's gonna be off the shelves in a matter of seconds! R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson
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