Usher Gone to Soon Live Michael Jackson Memorial Los Angeles July 7th 2009

Usher Gone to Soon Live Michael Jackson Memorial Los Angeles July 7th 2009.
The service began with Smokey Robinson reading statements from Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. A gospel choir sang Andrae Crouch's "Soon and Very Soon" as Jackson's casket entered, followed by statements from Pastor Lucious Smith. Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz then sang "I'll Be There," a number one single of The Jackson 5, followed by statements from Queen Latifah. Lionel Richie, Jackson's friend and his co-writer on "We Are the World," performed the song "Jesus is Love" by The Commodores. Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records where Jackson and his brothers began their career, called Jackson "the greatest entertainer that ever lived" which was followed by a great applause from the crowd.
A video montage of Michael Jackson performances followed, including Neverland Ranch, when he met Ronald Reagan, "Billie Jean", "Smooth Criminal", "Thriller", "Scream," "You Are Not Alone", "We Are the World", and his appearance at Super Bowl XXVII. Stevie Wonder spoke and performed a version of his song "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" and "They Won't Go When I Go". Kobe Bryant then spoke about Jackson's humanitarian work and Magic Johnson, who appeared in "Remember the Time," spoke of his relationship with Jackson. John Mayer performed on guitar the music of "Human Nature" from Jackson's Thriller. Brooke Shields then spoke about the personal time she spent with Jackson, read excerpts from The Little Prince and said, that his favourite song was "Smile," which was subsequently performed by Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s children Martin Luther King III and Bernice King then stated that Michael Jackson was the best at what he did. Sheila Jackson-Lee, representing the United States House of Representatives from Texas, then spoke about his "American story" and the fact, that "Michael never stopped giving". She then went on to claim him as a world humanitarian (House Resolution 600, closing her speech with the words, "Michael Jackson, I salute you," and saluting. Usher walked to the casket and then sang Larry Grossman and Buzz Kohan's "Gone Too Soon", which Jackson recorded as a tribute for Ryan White after his death. Following Usher, a clip from The Ed Sullivan Show in 1969 featuring the Jackson 5's rendition of Who's Loving You by Smokey Robinson song was shown. After, Smokey Robinson spoke about the Jackson 5 covering his song, and continued with a speech. Shaheen Jafargholi from Britain's Got Talent then performed the song. Kenny Ortega then did an honor of him, and a group of guests and singers, including his family and his children, performed "We Are the World" followed by "Heal the World."
After the official concert, members of his family (Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson) gave small speeches and hugged together. To finish the concert, Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson tearfully said that she loved him and she said that he was "the best father you can imagine".
The family then escorted the casket out of the stadium while an instrumental of Man in The Mirror was performed. During the performance, a spotlight was shone on the microphone. Pastor Lucious Smith closed the service with a prayer at 12:48 p.m.

[@danceinheaven]

i love usher for this . nuff respect to him .

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Usher did such a beautiful rendition with this song. Michael would be very proud of him.

[@LeslyJonez]

@Budzia09 Right! Michael Jackson is a Presend. But he Fly too God arms :( We love HIm so so mutch :(

[@FightRufus]

Hard to see this but good to see that all these people are there for the great great Michael Jackson. ♥ Michael. We all hope you see us while we think about you. ♥

[@benadamz]

I noticed he didn't pay Joe Jackson any attention

[@RaraShaw]

Who reaches beyond love? Who teaches beyond Love? Who knew how too truly love before it was explained to most? Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson... We owe you more than we'll ever comprehend...

[@AlexisNicoleCrowley]

It's kind of disrespectful that Michael's funeral was turned into a concert. I do wish that these heartfelt tributes would have risen him from that casket, if he was even in it.

[@Gamecocks123able]

@theone225 To get the thoughts out of there mind because the greatest musical person in history has passed away.

[@dianepuri870]

the most most beautiful song ever🎸

[@sammieg1490]

who else is crying :'c

[@Peaches34Yaz]

I FELT EVERY BIT OF THIS SONG WHEN BECAUSE I LOVE YOU MICHEAL EVERY SINCE I SAW YOU PERFORM ON THE 25 ANNIVERSARY GRAMMY AWARDS WHEN YOU DID THE MOONWALK AND I HAVE BEEN YOUR FAN EVERY SINCE. I MISS YOU DEARLY AND I STILL LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC BECAUSE IT GETS ME THROUGH THE DAY.

[@LeslyJonez]

When i see this. My heart broke:( WE ALL MISS U MICHAEL PLEASE COME BACK...

[@MJacksonHDconcerts]

THE DAY I WAS WATCHING THIS WITH MY MOM SHE STARTED CRYING BECAUSE SHE WAS A BIG FAN OF MICHAEL ALSO I WAS A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY

[@pushyshorty]

IM TEARING UP JUST WATCHING THIS ! MISS YOU MICHAEL TRUELY MISSED ALMOST 1 YR TILL HIS DEATH AND UR STILL MISSED

[@KayCma]

i cry every time i watch this!

[@KissKoolio]

please forgive us please

[@KolinWalks]

this so touching i almost cried ;((

[@nelsky032025]

Esse dia foi um dos mais tristes da minha vida, Te amarei eternamente Michael, até...................