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Honoring a Pop Icon

The scene from the Michael Jackson memorial service in Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris-Michael Katherine, is surrounded by family members as she speaks to the crowd. (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/07/VI2009070702247.html?hpid=topnews" TARGET="_blank">See video</a>)

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris-Michael Katherine, is surrounded by family members as she speaks to the crowd. (See video)

Mario Anzuoni-AP

Usher performs next to Michael Jackson's casket. (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/07/VI2009070702228.html?hpid=topnews" TARGET="_blank">Video: Singers Close Out Service</a>)

Usher performs next to Michael Jackson's casket. (Video: Singers Close Out Service)

Kevork Djansezian-AP

Jermaine Jackson tosses a rose from his lapel while performing at the service.

Mario Anzuoni-Getty Images

Actress Brooke Shields, addressing the audience, said she and Michael Jackson were like "two little kids having fun" when together.

Mario Anzuoni-Getty Images

Jennifer Hudson performs a cover of Michael's 1993 hit "Will You Be There" at the memorial service. (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/07/VI2009070702228.html?hpid=topnews" TARGET="_blank">Video: Singers Close Out Service</a>)

Jennifer Hudson performs a cover of Michael's 1993 hit "Will You Be There" at the memorial service. (Video: Singers Close Out Service)

Wally Skalij-AP

John Mayer plays an instrumental version of "Human Nature" at the service. (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/07/VI2009070702228.html?hpid=topnews" TARGET="_blank">Video: Singers Close Out Service</a>)

John Mayer plays an instrumental version of "Human Nature" at the service. (Video: Singers Close Out Service)

Kevork Djansezian-Getty Images

In his tribute speech, Smokey Robinson reads a letter from Diana Ross and says Michael will "live forever."

Kevin Mazur-Getty Images

Musician Stevie Wonder performs at the memorial service. "This is a moment that I wished that I didn't live to see come," said Wonder. (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/07/VI2009070702210.html?hpid=topnews" TAREGT="_blank">Video: Stevie Wonder's Performance</a>)

Musician Stevie Wonder performs at the memorial service. "This is a moment that I wished that I didn't live to see come," said Wonder. (Video: Stevie Wonder's Performance)

Kevork Djansezian-Reuters

Singer Lionel Richie performs "Jesus Is Love," with assistance from a gospel choir.

Mario Anzuoni-Reuters

"Michael was the biggest star on Earth," said Queen Latifah. She read a poem written for the event by Maya Angelou. (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/07/VI2009070702268.html?hpid=topnews" TARGET="_blank">Video: Queen Latifah Reads Poem</a>)

"Michael was the biggest star on Earth," said Queen Latifah. She read a poem written for the event by Maya Angelou. (Video: Queen Latifah Reads Poem)

Wally Skalij-Getty Images

Mariah Carey performs her famous cover of the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There," with Trey Lorenz.

Kevork Djansezian-Getty Images

Michael Jackson's casket is brought out.

Harrison Funk-Reuters

The hearse carrying Michael Jackson drives into the loading dock of the Staples Center in Los Angeles for over 20,000 to pay their respects to the music legend.

Matt Sayles-AP

Jackson's coffin can be seen leaving the Forest Lawn Memorial Park before heading to the Staples Center.

Frazer Harrison-Getty Images

Programs rest on seats for the public memorial at the Staples Center.

Kevin Mazur-AP

Lighting technicians and stage hands set up before the start of the service.

Andrew Gombert-Reuters

A worker places letters on a marquee in tribute to Michael Jackson at a Holiday Inn near the Staples Center.

Kiichiro Sato-AP

Fans gather on the perimeter of the arena, awaiting the arrival of the processional caravan.

Eric Thayer-Reuters

Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to the media outside in advance of the public memorial service.

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Jackson's father, Joe, rides in the lead car as family and friends depart the Jackson family home toward Forest Lawn.

Lm Otero-AP

A Michael Jackson poster covered in messages from fans sits outside the Staples Center.

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A fan wears Michael Jackson pins that showcase his changing looks.

Mario Anzuoni-Reuters

Fans wait in line to sign the poster.

Rick Bowmer-AP

More than 1.6 million people applied to receive free tickets to the Michael Jackson public memorial service. Lucky fan Ariel Aguire of Covina, Calif., shows off his ticket and wristband that he picked up earlier in the day from Dodger Stadium.

John Lazar-AP

His longtime hair and make-up artist Karen Faye, center, pays her last respects to the late pop star.

Jason Merritt-Getty Images

Jackson's sister La Toya, seated on the passenger's side, arrives at Forest Lawn.

Frazer Harrison-Getty Images

Jackson was very protective of his children and often made them wear masks when in public to shield them from the papparazzi. Here, his daughter, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, center, arrives at the private service.

Frazer Harrison-Getty Images

Onlookers began to gather during the wee hours of the morning in front of the cemetery.

Frazer Harrison-Getty Images

A fan stands outside the cemetery gates to honor the "King of Pop."

Frazer Harrison-Getty Images

Police officers stand outside the Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary in Hollywood Hills, where Michael Jackson will be buried. Members of his family gathered there for a private funeral service before heading to the public memorial being held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Eric Thayer-Reuters

Gallery Credits:
Photo Editor, Producer Troy Witcher Text Editor Christian Pelusi, Andrea N. Browne, Amanda McGrath

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This Story A Transcendent Last Act Article \| The final, posthumous performance of Michael Jackson was in the transcendent tradition of his previous shows: part musical feast, part religious experience, part examination of a man who seemed not a man, but something else his public was always trying to figure out. Boy? Demigod? Alien? It was, at... D.C. Fans of Michael Mourn Over Memorial MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL: Never Can Say Goodbye Americans Watching News Unfold on TV The Invited Guests Full Michael Jackson Coverage Honoring a Pop Icon Star-studded Public Memorial for Michael Jackson Raw Video: Stevie Wonder Pays Tribute to Jackson Raw Video: Jermaine Jackson Musical Tribute Jennifer Hudson Performs at Jackson Memorial Raw Video: Mariah Carey Pays Tribute to Jackson Raw Video: Usher Sings in Remembrance of Jackson John Mayer Plays Guitar at Jackson Memorial Queen Latifah Reads Poem at Jackson Service Rev. Al Sharpton Addresses Jackson's Children		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace del.icio.us NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this gallery		Related Mourning the Loss of Michael Jackson Photos \| Family, friends and fans around the world react to the death of music icon Michael Jackson. 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50 Photos \| Michael Jackson, who went from child star to the King of Pop to a figure of constant controversy, died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 50.
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