United in grief, the world wept not only at the loss of an artistic genius but at the void left by the loss of a father, son and brother.
A decade later, Michael Jackson
is still with us, his influence embedded in dance, fashion, art and
music of the moment. He is more important than ever. But the true
measure of Michael was his giving to others which came in many forms. He
comforted the unfortunate at hospitals, in long term care facilities
and at halfway houses. He equipped Neverland Ranch with medical
facilities to accommodate patients seeking refuge from their lonely
hospital rooms, and thousands came. He visited troops on bases around
the world serving their country. Guinness World Records acknowledged his
efforts with an award for Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star.
In a world where numbers are the measure of a man, Michael Jackson is a resounding success, whether by his 16 number one singles and eight number one albums in the US or the fact that his album Thriller is owned by more people on the planet than any album ever made and Thriller
the short film is the only music video to have been inducted into the
National Film Registry. And when mastery of a craft is the measure, Michael Jackson's
divine abilities remain the yardstick by which others are measured and
against which today's masters still measure themselves. But we best remember Michael by paying tribute to his legacy of philanthropic work and ask music fans everywhere to make a difference in their community - whether it's planting a tree, volunteering at a shelter, cleaning up a public space or helping someone who is lost find their way. "I believe each person can make a difference in the life of someone in need," he said. This is how we honor Michael.
– THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON
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