Michael Jackson 1958-2009

I went to a funeral once and the preacher preached a eulogy called, "The Dash". When you die the dash represents your life. What you did, who you knew and what they say about you when you are gone. Today we mourn a legend. A man who was born into a poor family and with a great deal of hard work and determination he has become the most famous person in the World. Michael Jackson's dash is incredible. He has single-handily sold more records than anyone in the world. He has fed people all over the world. He has stopped the live television. He has broken every color barrier. He integrated MTV. He innovated music videos. He was a prolific song writer, a unbelievable performer, and an unusual man. Being as famous he was, he could not have been a regular guy. What person could take all the shit he took? He lived his life the way he wanted to. He has sold out stadiums all over the world. I remember the day he was burned shooting the Pepsi commercial; you would have thought he died that day. Yes, he obviously had inappropriate relationships with children but their parents sent them over there. We all have our crosses to bare. None of this has anything to do with the fact the loss of Michael Joseph Jackson is HUGE! Every singer wishes they could have to success of Michael Jackson. His accomplishments could ever be duplicated or taken away. No matter what negative things he may or may not done he is and will always be the originator and King of POP! I have been watching the news all evening and at first the news was negative but now they are singing his praises.People usually die the way they live and Michael is not letting us down. He will be missed. I know his life may have been short but boy he put a great deal of work into his dash. What are you gonna have in yours? RIP- Mike. You deserve it!