In stark contrast to the recent Michael Jackson Memorial Service held at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn cemetery followed by almost a day of tributes and song at the LA Staples Center, the final interment of Michael Jackson's body was held in virtual secrecy, organized by brother Randy. Additionally, Jermaine Jackson recently spoke to Larry King about the family's indecision as to where his brother Michael would be buried.
On Thursday August 6, 2009, Jackson's body (now with the brain "replaced," having been removed at the time of the autopsy for additional forensic examination and testing) was finally put to rest.
Berry Gordy (legendary owner and founder of Tamla Motown records) offered a resting place to the Jackson family in his very private $2million, 18 body capacity mausoleum. There are no markings to give away it's location, even the marble inlaid "G" identifying the precise part of the cemetery has been covered by an almost 2meter diameter piece of stone. The structure overlooks a small private garden area. There are marble benches in the hallway of the crypt and a large mosaic covering one wall.
A life size statue of Jesus Christ guides the way and the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling is carved 3 meters high in a marble slab overlooking the site.
CCTV cameras surround the property and24 hr security staff are on duty.
Although Gordy has agreed that the burial place is available to MJ forever, it may still not be the final resting place. Jackson's mother Katherine would like to have the body at the Jackson Family's Encino, CA home. However, she is not allowed by law to use the property to bury a human body.
There are also attempts to overcome local objections and turn Neverland into a kind of Graceland (Elvis) meets Disneyland which could also contain a shrine to the "King of Pop".
Michael Jackson, in life much troubled, is finally at peace. Although, it seems that controversy will follow his name for many decades-- perhaps centuries-- to come.
On Thursday August 6, 2009, Jackson's body (now with the brain "replaced," having been removed at the time of the autopsy for additional forensic examination and testing) was finally put to rest.
Berry Gordy (legendary owner and founder of Tamla Motown records) offered a resting place to the Jackson family in his very private $2million, 18 body capacity mausoleum. There are no markings to give away it's location, even the marble inlaid "G" identifying the precise part of the cemetery has been covered by an almost 2meter diameter piece of stone. The structure overlooks a small private garden area. There are marble benches in the hallway of the crypt and a large mosaic covering one wall.
A life size statue of Jesus Christ guides the way and the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling is carved 3 meters high in a marble slab overlooking the site.
CCTV cameras surround the property and24 hr security staff are on duty.
Although Gordy has agreed that the burial place is available to MJ forever, it may still not be the final resting place. Jackson's mother Katherine would like to have the body at the Jackson Family's Encino, CA home. However, she is not allowed by law to use the property to bury a human body.
There are also attempts to overcome local objections and turn Neverland into a kind of Graceland (Elvis) meets Disneyland which could also contain a shrine to the "King of Pop".
Michael Jackson, in life much troubled, is finally at peace. Although, it seems that controversy will follow his name for many decades-- perhaps centuries-- to come.
in memorial
You'll always be the King Of Pop.
You'll always be remembered for your greatness.
♥
WHATEVER YOU WENT THROUGH WHEN ALIFE,WHATEVER THEY SAY ABOUT YOU, YOU ARE JUST A SPECIAL PERSON EVEN WITH ALL THE BAD SAYING, COS YOU AFFECTED LIFES POSITIVELY THROUGH YOUR MUSIC, YOUR KIND WORDS MADE YOU TOO GENTLE TO BE COMPARED MICHAEL, THOSE YOU MET AND CHANGED THEIR LIFE HAVE TESTIFY TO THAT, SO, THERE CAN NEVER BE ONE LIKE YOU, REST IN GOD'S PERFECT PEACE MACKO, YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED WITH LOVE.
now finally you are at peace micheal, i,m glad you never heard the way the press etc spoke about you. The peter pan of pop was excatly what you were and still are, you will never be forgotten Michael and will stay forever young and forever in our hearts. God Bless you Michael your in a better place where no-one can hurt you every again, and i know your looking down on your beautiful children (there gaurdian angel) ..... peace at last Michael .... love you always (PETER PAN) xxx
i love yoy michael!i love you so i never let you go.we always love you!
micheal jackson i love u from the bottom of my heart im only 13 haveing fun to know u from my parents childhood rip micheal jackson when people forgot about you u were still in my heart. rip king of pop mj gone but never forgoten