Like the way of all mortals, yet it remains another episode of drama with an exceptional scene as you triumphantly take a bow to another Hall of fame in the land beyond.

The news of your departure still creeps as a midnight dream, too hard for the itching ears to believe and yet, the continual chorus of your name signifies your immense contribution to the world through music.

In life you were a gem, in death you remain a rare gem and a template of reckon to the coming generation of music.

Thank you for giving more than what you took.

Adieu Great one! Adieu the king of Pop music!! Adieu MICHAEL JACKSON!!!

Written by
Anietie Monday
Nigeria.

This tribute was first published in June 2009.

HERE I AM AGAIN JUST TO SAY....MJ I LOOOOVVVEEE YOU....AND YOU WILL FOR EVER BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!

He is true to music and love his fans. I will be M/J fan to I die.

I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Jackson twice in the Adventura Mall. Being a huge fan, I was in total AWWW when I seen him. He autographed what would be his last in studio CD, "INVINCIBLE". I was lucky enough to get a pic with the king of pop. He listened to me ramble on about being a huge fan and still having my ticket stub from the 1984 Victory Tour. He was and will always be the best entertainer in history. There will never be another performer like him. I truely miss him but I will keep his music alive by passing it on to my children. I love You Michael.

on 06-25-09 it was a very wonderful morning i was watching the news and suddenly i heard that michael was in the hospital cause he just suffered a cardiac arrest i was very worried i was afraid that he will be gone so i just stoped watching the news then like at 6:00 in the afternoon my cousin came to my house i was very happy bout it i was also very exited about the this is it concerts but suddenly my cousin told me "did you know that MJ passed away" so then a tear came down and i said "no that cant be possible" so i went to the computer to check if it was true and then i sawthat it was true so then i went to my room closed the door and started crying cause just to know that they will be no more new pictures or new music videos my heart just breaks till this day i see michael jacksons videos and pictures and i still cry and im just 11 yrs old and im a fan of michael since i was a little girl and im still a fan and i will always be ive never been so sad in my life i will try to follow his steps cause i will also like to be a great entertainer but i know i will never be as good as the king of pop i love him so much he wasnt just a music icon for me though i never got a chance to meet him he was a daddy a brother and a friend for me cause in all the intervews michael has talked about him in a very good way and i can see hes a very nice person so yeh i never belived of all those child accusations cause he would never do something like that i love him loved him and always will rip michael I TRULY LOVE YOU and we are all your #1 fans

Michael u will be truly be missed, by me a loyal fan enjoyed the concerts they were the best. I even just came back from 2300 Jackson St. wow people what an experience. It was almost as touching as when I attended the inaguration, it was breath taking.The King is gone with the King of Kings.

Thriller will always be my all time favorite music video out of every music video i have ever seen in my entire life. I always liked his music but was never as into it as I am now. Ever since his passing i always have this urge to hear anymichael jackson, so when i hear it on the radio i get excited.Billie Jean is my all time favorite song<333 r.i.p michael

"I send my love and condolences to the Jackson family."
Michael will always live on in our minds, hearts & soul...He is just in another place where he can look down upon us and continue his passion, his love, HIS MUSIC........

You will never be forgotton and always remembered and loved. Sometimes someone can touch someone's heart even if they have never met that person...

He will be alive for ever in my thoughts and inspirations...

I greet you all with peace. The same greetings which MJ would have greeted all. It is a great loss to lose a kind heart in this changing world. However, what saddens me most is the blatant lies they tell after he has died. In addition, I am sickened by the media ignoring the fact that MJ was a MUSLIM and that his brother Jermaine made a public supplication that "ALLAH" be with him always. Lets respect the choice of MJ to submit in Islam. Let's recognize his Islam and ensure that he is buried in the correct manner.

Michael you will be missed by me a lot. You were such a talented singer as well as a Superior young dancer. My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your dear Family. You will never be for gotten. May you be in heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ. rev. Kathleen

When I heard that MichaelJackson died my heart dropped I could not beleive it he was my favorite singer I've always loved the Jacksons since I was a little girl I had so many posters of Michael on my wall that you could not see my wall I had the sparkle glove the sparlkle socks all of his albums. I just loved Michael but I just want to say to the family that your in my prayers. Joe & Kathryn Jackie Marlon Tito Jermain Randy Rebe Latoya Janet & family my prayers are with you. Michael you are in a better place now no one can lie on you any more and no matter what we all love you but God loves you best you will always be a angel in my heart. From your #1 fan Sabrina.

Grazie per tutto quello che ci hai dato!!!

Michael Jackson was,is, and will always remain the GREATEST entertainer of all time. No other artist will even get close to his status as a superstar. We Love you Michael and your music will live on forever!

My heart goes out to his family first and foremost and his true friends. With the loss of many of Hollywood's favorites, and the 3year anniversary of my dad's passing today, my sympathy goes out to all those who have lost someone this week, this year and the months past. Even though I am only 25, I will always be a true fan of this man of many moves. It is so sad to see that people still show a lack of respect for this man by telling jokes and spreading rumors of pain pill abuse. I wish that all that will stop and people realize he was human too. It is true he is gone way too soon, but at least he is in a place where he can not be harmed by the media. Through his music, I was touched, through his performances I was moved to immitate him but all I know so far is the Thriller zommie dance. :) Through the coming days we must all go through a reality check and see that he suffered a long time, even though his music was beautiful and he underwent many changes in appearance this man was a genius and private for a reason. I believe that is where he was really truly at peace, in his music. Which is no wonder why he wanted to be at his best for his concerts. Although a new star is born in the heavens, he will never be forgotten here on earth. Michael Jackson is unlike any other artists I've loved .. may God give us and his family the strength. Don't believe the hype ya'll!

He died doing what he love to do "Performing" my heart goes out to his family. I love you Michael.. and RIP

I am very shocked by Michaels death . I am only 15 and enjoyed listening to his music . I remember how my mom used to play his music and i will sing along. Til this day i sing along to his songs when i hear them on the radio . Many of us made fun of him , but just because he made mistakes doesnt mean he isnt a human we ALL make mistakes. Michael influenced and inspired many of my favorite artist and possibly some of yours. There will never be another man who danced like he did and nobody can ever take his place . R.I.P [6.25.09] You may be gone but NEVER forgotten and your music will still live on and so will your legacy

I grew up listening to michael and he was a true icon mega super star that they can't take away from him.....so they had to get him another way.............we can't ignore the suspicion i'm a realist and i look at the hole picture and something is not adding up..............who do they know moved people the way he do and so many people are hipocritical.....when u love something or someone it should be genuine threw good,bad and the ugly.....now they will prays him....ha ha,he don't need it now because he's with the king of all kings....his LORD and savior JESUS CHRIST

It's really a sad situation but through it all it will teach us a lesson, and that lesson is to live life to it's fullest because when you least expect it, it has already happened. Much sympathy and love going out to the family. He will be missed from all around the nation. I loved him as if he was my family and in due respect he was because we are all GOD'S children. Love Carla

I AM LOST FOR WORDS..MIKE WAS THE ABSOLUTLY BEST. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM. I AM GLAD THAT I WAS IN THE ERA TO WITNESS THE GREAT. NEVERTHELESS YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT WE WILL NEVER TAKE THAT MEMORY AWAY. I WANT TO SEND MY DEEPEST PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND I KNOW OUR FATHER WILL TAKE THE BEST CARE OF YOU. NO MORE WORRIES NO MORE CRIES. I LOVE YOU MJ

Micheal Jackson was, no IS a wonderful entertainer. He is a role model for so many people, a icon and its just so sad that he had to leave us. But now he is in a BETTER place. M.J went through so much in is 50 years of life. From not having a childhood to being the BEST Entertainer in the WORLD. I just wish all of the haters(news reporters) stop bringing up the bad things that happened in his life, and focus on the good. The good outweighed the bad. The Jackson family is in my prayers. R.I.P Micheal, you are gone but never forgotten. One Luv.

IS 10 AFTER MIDNIGHT AND STILL SEATING IN FRONT OF MY TV - I CAN NOT STOP CRYING I CAN NOT BELIEVE MICHAEL IS GONE - HE WAS SUCH A GREAT ARTIST AND A GREAT HUMAN BEING, HE WAS HAPPY ON STAGE BUT HE HAD THIS SADNESS IN HIS EYES, HE WAS MISUNDERSTOOD BY SOME BUT LOVE BY MANY AND I CAN NOT HELP TO FEEL ANGRY ABOUT SOME OF THE COMMENTS THAT SOME PEOPLE MADE ABOUT HIM - IT IS REALLY TO BAD HE IS GONE I WILL MISS HIM FOR EVER - TO BAD HE WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS PLANS - BUT FOR ALL OF HIS FOLLOWERS HE WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING OF POP AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS - GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL MJ NOW YOU ARE IN NEVERLAND, THE PLACE WHERE YOU WERE ABLE TO GO BACK TO BE A REAL CHILD AND BE HAPPY