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Sad Day Yesterday, 6.25.09

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    Sad Day Yesterday, 6.25.09

    It was a sad day yesterday with the passing of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Rest in peace.

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    Totally shocking, can not believe the king of pop is dead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KBear View Post
    Totally shocking, can not believe the king of pop is dead.
    I know. He was so young too...50 years old. Even though his personal life was a "mess," he made some great music during his career.

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    there was a lady here at work saying she thought this was going to be similar to Elvis dying.... she said she wouldn't be suprised if people start lining up at Neverland and his current home.

    Wondre if Neverland will become a tourist sight...
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    Quote Originally Posted by symara View Post
    there was a lady here at work saying she thought this was going to be similar to Elvis dying.... she said she wouldn't be suprised if people start lining up at Neverland and his current home.

    Wondre if Neverland will become a tourist sight...
    I just turned on CNN and there are people at Neverland, at his childhood home, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, etc. The next week of memorials should be interesting to watch.

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    Yeah, I kinda feel a bit sorry for Farrah Fawcett being out shadowed by Michael Jackson's death, on the same day. I agree too...he was totally a messed up guy, but he did make some incredible music and videos over the years. May they both rest in peace.
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    I completely agree with all of the above. Michael was a very 'tormented' man, with lots of problems; but no denying he had amazing talent.

    Farrah just seemed like such a sweet lady, like the mother I always wanted. She was a sweet woman who died too soon. One day, there will be a cure for cancer and it will be like we look at mumps, measles and all other diseases we vaccinate for; people won't believe that people used to die of it.
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    When the pressure exists to be more than God created you to be, the body and mind seem to have a conflict with this that drives many over the brink. Both of these people seemed to live larger than life lives.

    Rest In Peace. We'll all remember Michael Jackson.
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    I was never a big fan of Pop music or Micheal Jackson, but my prayers go out to his children. It seems that their future, at least the near future, will be sad and somewhat unknown. I hope he made provisions for them in some manner.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    I was never a big fan of Pop music or Micheal Jackson, but my prayers go out to his children. It seems that their future, at least the near future, will be sad and somewhat unknown. I hope he made provisions for them in some manner.
    I agree, I'm afraid people will come out from the woodwork to stake a claim at custody and the money he had and his estate/music will continue to earn. Hopefully, he had a very good will to take care of them and protect them from the inevitable fighting over assets.
    31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011 , completely pain free still!

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