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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 9:11:01 GMT -5
Well, here's the big news bit of the day so far:
Michael Jackson's body is going to be at Staples Center for the memorial. Apparently the Jackson family decided the fans should have a chance to say goodbye themselves.
Now, in one breath, I hope the casket stays closed. Should be enough for the fans. But I'm worried that there will be pressure on the family to open it to head off any rumor that MJ faked his death, but as a fan, I'd rather remember MJ as the performer, not lying in a box.
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Post by 1 on Jul 7, 2009 9:11:33 GMT -5
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jul 7, 2009 9:15:38 GMT -5
Well, here's the big news bit of the day so far: Michael Jackson's body is going to be at Staples Center for the memorial. Apparently the Jackson family decided the fans should have a chance to say goodbye themselves. Now, in one breath, I hope the casket stays closed. Should be enough for the fans. But I'm worried that there will be pressure on the family to open it to head off any rumor that MJ faked his death, but as a fan, I'd rather remember MJ as the performer, not lying in a box. Huh. I thought they were seriously against that at first.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 9:22:57 GMT -5
Well, here's the big news bit of the day so far: Michael Jackson's body is going to be at Staples Center for the memorial. Apparently the Jackson family decided the fans should have a chance to say goodbye themselves. Now, in one breath, I hope the casket stays closed. Should be enough for the fans. But I'm worried that there will be pressure on the family to open it to head off any rumor that MJ faked his death, but as a fan, I'd rather remember MJ as the performer, not lying in a box. Huh. I thought they were seriously against that at first. I thought so too, which is why I dismissed those comments the minute I heard them. But with CNN reporting and it being apparently confirmed, Jackson's body will be at Staples. Just some question on how it's going to get there, although the producer of the Dangerous album said it would be flown in.
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Post by willywonka666 on Jul 7, 2009 9:23:31 GMT -5
Has it already started??
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Post by Dangery Scubba on Jul 7, 2009 9:27:46 GMT -5
No. Not yet as far as I know.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 9:37:03 GMT -5
Not yet, coverage of the memorial begins at 1 PM ET, 10 AM PT. The Jackson family is supposed to arrive at Forest Lawn at 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT. So another hour at least.
Keeping an eye on CNN and keeping a line open to the boards to provide updates for anyone wanting to watch. Feels kinda like doing a PPV.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 9:58:14 GMT -5
Jackson family has just left the Encino compound, headed we presume for Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 10:21:49 GMT -5
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jul 7, 2009 11:04:27 GMT -5
Michael's body is being loaded into the hearse and is being ready to go to the Staples Center.
Plus it has been revealed the ceremony at the Staples Center will be delayed by 30 minutes.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 11:05:02 GMT -5
Casket containing the body of Michael Jackson has just exited Hall of Liberty and been loaded into a hearse. Not sure if it will be a motorcade or driven to a chopper for a flight to Staples.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2009 11:10:56 GMT -5
I'm having a dillema MJ or Summer School?
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 11:14:58 GMT -5
I'm having a dillema MJ or Summer School? Is there even a debate? Truthfully, up to you. If missing one day won't hurt too much, stay home. Otherwise, this is going to be repeated later tonight and I'll be doing posts up until the services start.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2009 11:19:01 GMT -5
I'm having a dillema MJ or Summer School? Is there even a debate? Truthfully, up to you. If missing one day won't hurt too much, stay home. Otherwise, this is going to be repeated later tonight and I'll be doing posts up until the services start. Do you know what time it will be repeated/where? Cause missing one day wont hurt, but I didnt know whether there would be a Repeat
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 11:21:31 GMT -5
Motorcade is departing Hall of Liberty.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 11:23:44 GMT -5
CNN is scheduled to repeat the service at 4 PM tonight Eastern.
They've opted for a motorcade to Staples over a chopper flight so we are leaving Forest Lawn en route to Staples.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2009 11:26:34 GMT -5
CNN is scheduled to repeat the service at 4 PM tonight Eastern. They've opted for a motorcade to Staples over a chopper flight so we are leaving Forest Lawn en route to Staples. Thats the thing though If it was 4 PM Pacific Time, I wouldnt mind Its 1 PM Pacific Though, and I'm not gonna be home
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 11:28:27 GMT -5
I'll check for other repeats and let you know. Hold please.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jul 7, 2009 11:28:33 GMT -5
CNN is scheduled to repeat the service at 4 PM tonight Eastern. They've opted for a motorcade to Staples over a chopper flight so we are leaving Forest Lawn en route to Staples. Thats the thing though If it was 4 PM Pacific Time, I wouldnt mind Its 1 PM Pacific Though, and I'm not gonna be home Then the answer is obvious, stay home.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 7, 2009 11:29:22 GMT -5
4 PM and 7 PM ET are the scheduled replay times on CNN for the memorial service.
EDIT: The service is already running a half hour behind, but shouldn't affect replays.
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