Local Reaction to Michael Jackson's Memorial Service

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Updated: 4:44 AM Jul 8, 2009 Local Reaction to Michael Jackson's Memorial Service Harrisonburg, Va. While thousands of people entered a lottery to attend the service, not everyone was watching Michael Jackson's memorial Tuesday. Posted: 6:49 PM Jul 7, 2009 Reporter: McKinsey Harris Email Address: McKinsey.Harris@whsv.com

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Posted by: Sasha on Jul 8, 2009 at 02:01 PM

You people who are mad about MJ coverage need to get a grip. Millions of websites WORLDWIDE crashed. This man was loved across the planet. And so quickly we do forget his impact. MJ broke color barriers and united people of different races and cultures through his music. Go to Japan, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Australia... Farrah Fawcett didn't touch as many people that's y she didn't get as much coverage. Aside from that, he was a HUGE humanitarian. N the guiness world records for donations to charities, as they said in memorial yesterday. Ever heard of LIVE AID... wouldn't exist without MJ! So get over it and if you don't want to watch it don't, but don't be mad at his billions of fans who want to celebrate his life... i can't stand haters!

Posted by: Augusta County on Jul 8, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Its no that people don't care about Michael Jackson's death or Farrah. I personally am not going to sit here and cry and morn over someone I did not know on a personal level. Just let the man die in peace, let his family and his friends the ones who truly knew him as a person have this time to themselves for their grief.

Posted by: jason Location: elkton on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:33 AM

you know its sad that there trying to take god out of everything and your kids cant pray but you can catch dumb news coverage like this you know if he was president it's one thing but he was not he was just a super star a has been. don't get me wrong death is sad but just give the family there time and don't drag it out.

Posted by: Taj Location: Harrisonburg on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Well said DK, Maybe we can have a memorial in memory of Michael Jackson. here in harrisonburg

Posted by: Ashley Location: Harrisonburg on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:02 AM

It's interesting how the world gave him nothing but grief while he was alive, yet in death everyone in the media loves him and has nothing but praise for his life and contribution to the realm of music. Nevermind that they've all torn him to shreds for the past 2 decades. It seems the hypocrisy of the human race is limitless. That's why I didn't watch. Why should I care about what these people have to say about him now that he's dead, when they couldn't say a (public) kind word for him while he lived?

Posted by: DK Location: Luray on Jul 7, 2009 at 11:26 PM

How quickly we forget our idols around here. I wanted to see it, this, like President Obamas Inauguration, is a moment in history. I was 7 years old when Elvis died, I thought we had lost a family my mom cried so much. MJ was around in my moms generation, most def mine (I grew up with Thriller) and he's been around in my duaghter's generation. Who else can say that? He had his problems, but who wouldn't with all the attention? He was still a talent who left too soon. How can we not be interested? We made him what he was.

Posted by: Jack Location: Stanley on Jul 7, 2009 at 10:58 PM

really, why should I care? its not like he did anything all that special, O.J. was innocent too but we wont celebrate his life

Posted by: J on Jul 7, 2009 at 10:40 PM

It really is sad that some people don't even care that one of the greatest performers of all time has died. They are still holding that trial against him, and according to the U.S. constituion, they are INNOCENT until proven guilty.

Posted by: bRENDA Location: HARRISONBURG VA on Jul 7, 2009 at 08:56 PM

ITS REALLY SAD THAT MICHAEL JACKSON GOT SO MUCH PUBLICITY BUT YOU HEARD VERY VERY LITTLE ABOUT FARRAH FAWCETTS DEATH.

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