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Posted on 2009-07-08 03:00:12
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'When Michael's daughter, Paris, tried to speak ... I started crying more,' one fan says.By Eric Ditzian

A fan pays tribute to Michael Jackson outside the Staples CenterPhoto: Mark Ralston/ Getty Images

From the live-streaming video to a live blog to articles about unforgettable musical performances and lyrical tributes, MTV News covered all aspects of Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Our readers were right there with us, contributing thoughts, prayers and strong opinions all day long.

"Michael Jackson should be renamed the King of Music, not just the King of Pop," Yali wrote. "God did for Michael what he needed someone to do for him for so long — Michael needed to be saved and God did just that. He definitely was gone too soon and it saddens me that such a wonderful person that did so much for so many people left this earth. God needed him, though, and appreciated him more than we did."

Indeed, readers used religion and a higher power as a touchstone throughout the memorial service. "To all Michael Jackson fans: Let's continue to pray for him, for his family, whom he left behind — especially to his children," Nini said. "Everything will turn out for the good. Michael Jackson, you are indeed a person full of love. Thank you for sharing your heart to all people of the world."

The day's musical performances proved to be among the biggest highlights. Dylan1984 praised Mariah Carey for her rendition of the Jackson 5's, "I'll Be There." "I think she was amazing through her emotions," he wrote. "This had to be tough and you could see that she was doing her best to fight through it. The end was perfection, though."

From the music to the Jackson family's personal tributes, readers often found themselves in tears. "When Usher started crying, I started crying," Sara Johnson wrote. "And then when Michael's daughter, Paris, tried to speak and she was crying, I started crying more."

Fans Outside The MJ Memorial

And, of course, those unable to watch the memorial live were highly disappointed. "I can't believe that my workplace won't allow employees to watch the Michael Jackson coverage on TV and our Internet can't support video streaming," said SouthernSweetie23. "No one should miss this historic event."

For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered."

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