Michael Jackson's Sisters Thank Fans For Their Support Following Public Memorial

Access Hollywood - July 8, 2009 12:42 PM PDT
Story photo: Michael Jackson's Sisters Thank Fans For Their Support Following Public MemorialJanet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Rebbie Jackson speak to fans at the overflow area at the Nokia Theater following a public memorial to Michael Jackson, July 7, 2009 WireImageAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Several thousands fans who won tickets to watch the Michael Jackson memorial from the overflow area at the Nokia Theater, across the street from the Staples Center, received a special thank you from the late pop star's sisters -- Janet, La Toya and Rebbie Jackson -- following the public service.

The three women took the stage and thanked the King of Pop's fans for their support of the family.

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"I just want to let you all know that you have been very, very supportive," La Toya told the crowd who cheered loudly as the sisters gave their speeches. "Michael loved his fans more than anybody else in the world... He has always said that his family is first and his fans are second and I know that he would be so happy that you are here supporting him and he's watching every last one of you and I just want to thank you all for being here for him. He loves you very, very much."

Janet too took the microphone after La Toya spoke. While the crowd's screams overpowered her at times, she did manage to get her message of thanks across.

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"I just wanted to thank you for all of your love and all of your support," she said. "Michael will forever live in all of our hearts forever."

Dozens of stars including Usher, Lionel Richie, John Mayer and Mariah Carey, paid their respects at the public memorial for the star, who died on June 25 at the age of 50.

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  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    My god in heaven be with you i know that micheal jackson is looking down on his family and his fans. I will miss him so much there is no entertainer like him im still his biggest fan. R.I.P MJ I Love You. Your in heaven with the master now hes gonna take care of you in heaven just like he did on earth.
    report abuseposted August 24, 2009 1:20 PM PDT
  • gigi
    i wish you all my deepest heartfelt sympathy on Mj passing. I feel the worst for the kids. I feel Janet would be a great mother to them. Their GrandMother is awsome for taking them. All the uncles and ants are great too. I know God will help you all throughthis horriblle trial, just lean on him and take his hand and hold it tight. Gina from St. Clair Shores Mi
    report abuseposted August 5, 2009 12:02 AM PDT
  • STRAWBERRYSHORTCAKE
    MAY GOD BE WITH U JANET AND LATOYA
    report abuseposted July 15, 2009 8:56 PM PDT
  • tt
    i just think people are so easy to believe every thing they hear . i think of michael as a person who needed a friend some one to help him fill the void in his life he was famous, he was a father, he was a son. but most of all he was a great person. no body is perfect
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 9:21 AM PDT
  • tt
    i just think people are so easy to believe every thing they hear . i think of michael as a person who needed a friend some one to help him fill the void in his life he was famous, he was a father, he was a son. but most of all he was a great person. no body is perfect
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 9:21 AM PDT
  • kaye
    To ohmy.....no one is worshipping a false idol. You are twisting things to suit your purpose. May God Bless you and bring you to a place of peace and tolerance.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 7:20 AM PDT
  • jim j
    ".....AND WE WILL HAVE YOUR BACK TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE KIDS..." what? WHAT? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 5:38 PM PDT
  • Donna
    May Michael rest in peace and god bless his family in time of mourning, and his celebration of his life, he will never be forgotten!
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 5:29 PM PDT
  • Bridgette
    Oh my goodness!! Why all the hate? Michael Jackson was an extraordinary talent, a gift, a humanitarian, a lover of life and human kind. Sure he was not perfect but are you? He was condemned of being too generous, caring too much by sickos like you who turned something beautiful into something ugly. Can you not find anything good in him? Over a 100,000,000 people worldwide can.
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 4:06 PM PDT
  • Annette
    Micheal was whipped by the public and burned at the stake by the media for crimes that were never proven he did. He was tried found guilty of and hung by so many, just because he was human. There is no way someone is going to abuse my child sexually and get away with it. No he did no such crimes, it was all about the bejamins you here me (the money). Micheal was a great person and singer.
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 3:28 PM PDT
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