A public memorial service for Michael Jackson was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, twelve days after his death. The event was preceded by a private family servic
Held at Staples Center, where Michael Jackson was rehearsing at the time of his death
Inside the service
A crowd of spectators gathering outside the Staples Center during the memorial service
Outside the Staples Center during the memorial service
Marlon Jackson
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Marlon David Jackson is an American singer and dancer best known as a member of the Jackson 5. He is the sixth child of the Jackson family. Jackson now runs Study Peace Foundation to promote peace and
Michael Jackson memorial service
…ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine, and I just want to say I love him... so much." Additionally, an emotional Marlon Jackson said, "Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone," and requested that Jackson give their brother Brandon (Marlon's twin, who died shortly after…
Jackson in 2013
Marlon (far right) and his brothers (1974)