becky_l says ...

I think that all the men and women serving this country that has lost their life deserves it more than MJ

Thank you so much for your post.  By Saturday, I'll have been to 4 funerals of Marines, killed in Afganistan, and they all lived within 30 miles of my house.   My community lined the road between the tiny airport carrying this private in the USMC from Dover AFB, and escorted the casket and his parents by about 120 bikers who escorted the bodies of vets killed in Iraq and Afganistan, in case those wikked protesters try to spit on this kid.  He joined the USMC when he was 17, was killed in battle on Thursday...........he was 20 and not even old enough to buy a beer legally.   I know he  joined the military of his own accord, volunteering and all..     I guess what Im saying is this kid died a hero, Michael Jackson was not a hero.  The private killed in Afganistan, fought for our freedom..........He was the hero.  Michael Jackson died of whatever, complications with allegations of OD on whatever he paid an md to give him.     He has a history of innappropriate behavior with minors..........I know he was not found guilty, and I know the mother of one of the kids he 'allegedly' molested had a history of medicaide fraud........of course they were going for the money.   However he was seen, rerun, of his explaining that he slept with the child, gave him milk, etc............   Im sick of the idolization of people who dont deserve all that attention.   Who is going to reimburse LA for the cops, guards and all?   I feel about  the same about Obama.   His bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia, geez..............and he's been apologizing for the USA in Europe again.  He told Putin in Moscow that the USA did not win the cold war?    Obama  definately puts popularity over beliefs.  He's been in DC and hasnt been to church but maybe once?  Maybe he's not a christian and needs to find a mosque.   BTW, Camp David is not a church, its a lodge.    After waiting for our Marine and his escort to pass, I made the decision to tell my husband that nobody who even likes Michael Jackson is allowed in my home.   I use to like MJ back in the '80s........just glad I never bought any cd's.

I have to agree...I'm SO tired of seeing/hearing all of the MJ coverage. I don't think I've seen media coverage of the death of a person since the Pope croaked a few years back...and even then it wasn't THIS much coverage! I saw the memorial because it was on in EVERY place I went, I couldn't get away from it. The only part that REALLY touched me was at the end when his daughter was trying to speak...that was sad. In a way I don't think she should have been up on stage having to go through that, she is 12 and the media sharks will see that it follows her all of her life. But nonetheless I'm sorry that it happened, it's sad when families are left behind, especially kids..but ENOUGH already! Let them grieve in peace. I also find it TOTALLY inappropriate that California spent so much money on the memorial. For a state that can't even stay financially afloat and is ALWAYS screaming for help from everyone when wildfires break out I have to say that's ballsy. Angie, I'm sorry that our country can't recognize our true heroes any better than we do, sometimes I think we should all boycott the traditional news media until they get the hint. I heard about the soldiers who were killed on our local news, but not until 2 days later near the end of the newscast AFTER all of the MJ crap...it's sickening!

ProudNavyWife says ...

I agree with Angie, Becky, and Cuttie....

I totally agree with your last statement Angie....my father does alot with the Patriot Guard, they are the Bikers who block protestors from Military funerals.  I think it is sad that a group of people (who by the right of FREEDOM....that is provided for them by these Soliders/Sailors/Marines) feel that it is OK to say the things they say and do the things they do during a family's time of mourning.

I just question alot of this MJ stuff....to me it is all very strange. 

Thanks for your post.  I just returned from my 4th funeral this week.   Im so proud of the Patriot Guard and it was a pleasure to speak with a couple of them.    I had one in cardiac rehab as a patient a few years ago and I remember they are not paid for this service and he was depressed because since his heart attack he was going to be out of work for a while.  There is suppose to be a place where you can send donations, any idea where to find the info on that?  Im sure it can get expensive for gas, eating on the road and stuff like that. 

Thanks for any info on this.

My father rides with the CMVA, they do alot of stuff with the Patriot Guard, I will get that info for you! Thanks for supporting them!!!

the memorial just seemed odd. the daughter had smiles on her face the whole time till she spoke on stage. appeared acted to me...and janet standing next to her with a smirk. she never broke a tear for goodness sakes. the whole thing seems wierd to me.