The Journey to Michael Jackson’s Memorial: Inside the Memorial

“I am at a loss for words.” said Elizabeth Taylor, along with many of Michael Jackson’s fans, friends and family who are in mourning over his passing. In what I am about to tell you in regards to Michael Jackson’s memorial today, will be many, many words that I have conjured up throughout the day that you will hopefully relate to. I know you, along with myself, have been at a loss or maybe a struggle for words too. But we do know that we loved him and he inspired us in many ways. We know that he has affected our souls deep down in indescribable ways. We know that we are sad. We know that Michael loved us. We are searching…

After I left the memorial today, and hours later sitting here writing this, I am able to finally come up with words that make some sense. This journey with Michael for the last week has been a challenging one for you, us and fans around the world. Here’s our story…

Yesterday on Monday July 6, The Count and I got our golden tickets for Michael Jackson’s Tuesday Memorial at the Los Angeles Staples Center. By the grace of God, we were given tickets by a ThecounT.com reader Eddie Graves. Eddie was not able to make it to the memorial, and he was kind enough to forward us the tickets. Thank you Eddie.

We got a hotel in downtown L.A. near the Staples Center, guaranteeing us close entrance to the memorial. The prediction in the news stated that there would be millions of people in the hot sun, overcrowding the area. The Los Angeles Police even advised people to stay home if they didn’t have memorial tickets, rather than come downtown to the event at all. They also said that ‘people who come without tickets and wristbands, will not have access within the block, or within eyesight of the Staples Center.