Rest in Peace Michael Jackson
Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 11:59 pm · 237 views
After work today, I headed to the ice machine to load my cup with ice and water. As I passed the breakroom, I saw Breaking News on CNN: Michael Jackson taking to UCLA after cardiac arrest. I paused and wondered if he was okay and then I went on about my business. Of course as I met JT in the car, I immediately told him the news. Five minutes later as we arrive at daycare to pick up the twins, a radio personality announces that Michael Jackson is dead. I screamed. What the hell just happened?
I had to shake it off of me a bit so I could try and focus while picking up the children. I called my mom first, asking her to turn on the news to verify this horrible news. I then called my best friend. Mama called me back to say that Headline News and CNN did not report Michael Jackson as dead. This is when the denial set in for me until later. I kept hoping that this was not true. There were conflicting reports everywhere.
Later, CNN finally confirmed that Michael Jackson died. I was truly amazed to find out that he passed away much earlier than I originally thought. He probably did in fact pass away when TMZ reported it first and later flooded to the radio and other mediums. Right after I left work.
I have truly been numb for a great deal of the evening.
Michael Jackson was a big part of my childhood. I listened and (pretended to) dance to all of his music. My husband is proably taking it worse than I am… and I am sure this really hit my brother and father hard. I tried to call my father but he did not return my voicemail. Still wondering about that one.
Thank you for the great music Michael Jackson and changing our lives. My husband has declared karaoke night tomorrow as Michael Jackson night.
Rest In Peace King of Pop. You will truly be missed.
I think I would cry instead of sing. Like I did want to play some stuff from him and I couldn’t fight memories and tears. RIP MJ.
The tears have not flowed for me yet. I think I am trying to keep the emotions within a range I can control.
This is really a great tragedy. He was a great singer and fantastic player. I wonder if anyone can to repeat his steps. Michael is definitely unique.
Very sad indeed.
The planet lost a good friend.
Music lost a legend.
But being a father my thoughts go to his children.
Tkey, I agree… I am definitely praying for his children. They are very young and I hope the best for them.
Nexy, I stumbled and speechless, when I heard this news from the radio station! No matter what, I hoped Michael Jackson will R.I.P.
Great artist, great person. Definitely won’t hear anything except MJ cds for the next couple of months. Hopefully he will be remembered for as long as the planet is here. Regards!
Man I loved him.
((michael)) I feel you, nexy. michael was a part of so many of us during our childhood. Sending you a hug!!!
Michael Jackson was a man that brought together the people of our world in unity through his peaceful music. He will be missed and mourned for a long time.
This is really a great tragedy. Hopefully he will be remembered for as long as the planet.
RIP MJ Pince of pop
Michael was the one and the best-simple the best-and now- looking back- how the people could treat him like that.
Pop icon has left every one us with thirst to search for one more new pop…but it is highly impossible to get another man like him…. he was God’s gift to us..
He will be remembered for ever, way back in the motown years up to his latest song. LEGEND
Despite what people say and do, I will persevere regardless. That’s what MJ did.He was the king of pop.we will miss……