Michael Jackson Finally Laid to Rest

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It's been over two months since the King of Pop suddenly passed away, but Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest Thursday night at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Ca.

People.com reports that high-profile friends of the superstar, like Lisa Marie Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, joined the Jackson family to say goodbye to their loved one for the last time.

Just like at the very public memorial service in July (but on a much smaller scale), Michael's brothers, wearing one sequined white glove, carried the casket, placing it on a stage in front of about 200 guests. Once it was in place, Michael's three children, Prince Michael, Paris, and Blanket adorned the casket with a crown -- acknowledging their dad's role as the King of Pop. Marlon Jackson reportedly said that the kids wrote letters to their dad, which were put inside his casket.

Prayers and music followed, with eulogies by Rev. Al Sharpton, Michael's dad, Joe Jackson, and words from other family and friends.

After the ceremony, the Jackson brothers carried the casket to the Grand Mausoleum.

Michael's family issued statement to "once again thank all of Michael Jackson's fans around the world for their generous outpouring of support during this terribly difficult time. Their expressions of love for Michael and his music have sustained the Jackson Family."

It's been a long road for Michael and his family, but, hopefully, the King will finally get the peace it seemed he was always searching for.

Remember Michael's amazing life and career.

See photos from Michael Jackson's public memorial service.

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10 Comments

Una Erdeljan said:

RIP Michael
We send you love from Serbia!

carolyn said:

sending u love to all your family and friends

mf said:

..sending Heartfelt Love, Comfort, and Peace
to The Jackson's and family..
God blessings

Ingrid Sethna said:

Michael the World misses you You will remain unforgettable till time immemorial May your Soul Rest In Peace

rags said:

We will always miss u Michael. Rest in peace.

diana acuna said:

i will always miss u michael out of side but not out of main and always in our hearts froever we love u.9564232998

diana acuna said:

I will always miss u Michael out of side but not out of Main and always in our Hearts froever we Love u.9564232998

buffee said:

Your spirit will live on with the music my love to your family you will always be in my heart

rica suwa said:

were gonna miss you michael and we love you.

lotaya Campbell said:

you are always in our hearts michael i will always miss you love u

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