Paris, Prince And Blanket Saw Their Father's Dead Body

enough already let the poor guy rest in peace!

Moses ? Of the Bible ? Moses is one of the greatest prophets that ever lived and is said to have spoken to God; face to face. As he moved to embrace Joshua, they were overshadowed by a cloud and God took him to Heaven.( Antiquities of the Jews )as reported by;Josepheus. It is believed that he is one of 2 witnesses that will battle the antichrist during the soon great tribulation.

yeah its absolutely important, cus you'll regret it later if you didnt see your parents siblings and it helps you to grief the best way.. .

Don't be so ignorant to even compare Moses with filth !

I say no. I was in my thirties when I watched both my parents take their last breath within 5 yrs of each other...I had to be there because I was POA for care (power of attorney). If I had choice I would NOT do it again. A friend whose mom was died of cancer a year after my moms asked me and I said it's not remembering them at death that counts...it's how they lived. She chose not be there and has no regrets. I cant imagine putting a child through that on purpose they shouldnt be forced to deal with a death in such an adult way. My heart goes out to them.

The kids seeing his body was reported days ago. They, at least one of them, asked to see him. Very sloppy reporting X17.

it so wrong to let kids see their dad dead kids should be protected they can understand hes dead without seeing him my dad died when i was 5 and i wasnt allowed to even go to the funeral stuff likd that is only needed for adults kids deal with death in a different way

you say MJ is filth, respect the dead my friend, and hope someone in this world grieves for you when u r gone...he bought more people together in his life than anyone that ever walked this earth to date, and more then u can ever begin to comprehend in your pathetic life...be gone

I agree with you 10:14, all the people that are supposed Michael Jackson haters sure spend alot of their time reading the stories on her and then commenting on them. If they hate him so much they wouldn't waste one second of their time reading or writing about him. We all know their listening to "Thriller" as they comment anyway.
RIP King of Pop, more people loved you anyways.

Billboard is reporting that 415,000 Michael Jackson albums have sold in the last 6 days alone. 9 of his songs are making their way back up to #1 on the charts, sounds to me like more people loved him and his music than disliked him. I'll bet his "supposed victims" were the first ones to buy them too.
Love ya, KOP

Yes of course it is normal to let kids greet the dead body of one of their parents! Over here in Europe it is a normal thing to do. You explain them beforehand what happend of course and what they can expect to see and leave them the choice. But usually a kid isn't kept away from a dying person here or someone who passed over. Dead and life are intertwined with each other. It just causes more probs later when a kid couldn't say goodbye in its own way and has nothing to refer to when it tries to picture it to give it a restfull place in their heart..

I say no as well. My father died on the operating table, and I would have liked have seen him in those moments after his passing. I think if those kids didn't see that, they would have this fantasy that someday their dad is gonna walk back through that door. As harsh as this comment might seem, I speak from first hand experience. It's your last good bye even though he's gone. I didn't get that opportunity, I wish I had...I did have that opportunity with my mom, and it helped to me to find closure. To this day I still feel bad about my dad.

I say no as well. My father died on the operating table, and I would have liked have seen him in those moments after his passing. I think if those kids didn't see that, they would have this fantasy that someday their dad is gonna walk back through that door. As harsh as this comment might seem, I speak from first hand experience. It's your last good bye even though he's gone. I didn't get that opportunity, I wish I had...I did have that opportunity with my mom, and it helped to me to find closure. To this day I still feel bad about my dad.

I say no as well. My father died on the operating table, and I would have liked have seen him in those moments after his passing. I think if those kids didn't see that, they would have this fantasy that someday their dad is gonna walk back through that door. As harsh as this comment might seem, I speak from first hand experience. It's your last good bye even though he's gone. I didn't get that opportunity, I wish I had...I did have that opportunity with my mom, and it helped to me to find closure. To this day I still feel bad about my dad.

MJ was the greatest! The world mourns now because this man indeed went beyond his duty to give to others--more than any other celeb I've ever heard of. As for all those people who believe everything bad the media has to say about Mj, I PRAY they never have to become a victim and see the media love them and turn on them when they want ratings. I listened for 'days while the media reported there would be a viewing of MJ's body at Neverland and then they came back and acted shock when there wasn't going to be one. But no one from the family 'ever' said to the media there would be a viewing in the first place. Says a lot. Media is a great privilege but they make a lot of wrong calls and don't have to apoloogize. Aa

"He was sort of like Moses. The things he couldnt say, I would say them".

It says in the Bible Exodus 4:10 Moses said to the Lord, O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and toung. v 14b What about your brother , Aron the Levite? I know he can speak well. v 16b He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth.

So MJ "felt/was like Moses" when it came to speech - "slow".

LAUER TOOK A 5 HOUR FLIGHT TO TALK TO THIS GUY ??? MICHAEL JACKSON WAS A PEDOPHILE END OF STORY ....... GREAT TALENTED SINGER- SONG WRITER BUT A PEDOPHILE ...... WHO OVERMEDICATED HIMSELF ..... WHO CAN FINALLY REST IN PEACE .....

10:14 & 10:25 AM. The only way to respect the dead is to bury them; MJ's legacy is filth; Child molestation, Drugs, etc...and you're full of shit MJ didn't bring anyone together; accept what is happening now, out of curiousity. Pathetic life? speak for yourself, I'm not one to encourage pedophilia and drug addiction. A/H's.

I think you know these kids at all so how could have any idea what is or isn't " too intense for them " ???

it's none of your business ,

you don't know squat ,

just like these people don't know him

at all either , they have no idea of he

did any of the things he's accused of

at all , just a bunch of gossip

mongers speaking ill of the dead !

This was a great interview! I agree with letting the children see their father, it gives them closure. Often times the hardest and the most difficult are for the better!

For the haters on here. Shame on you!

This was a great interview! I agree with letting the children see their father, it gives them closure. Often times the hardest and the most difficult are for the better!

For the haters on here. Shame on you!

Your comparing MJ to Moses?? ROTFLMAO!

Sara; go jump in the lake. The only scripture that would refer to the late MJ is "Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at Hand" & "Repent and believe the Gospel. By the way, those scriptures includes us all.

Sara look for a fiery lake.

i do think it was appropiate for them to see their dad one last time, they will remember that and hold onto it. from all accounts he was a damn good father and his children loved him that's all that matters

Most people in this society are lost ignorant souls. Here we have a man, yes just a man, that passed away like all of us eventually will. Yet these lost, ignorant souls, millions among millions of them, are reacting as though a GOD died. He was just another troubled human being. What is very sad about this whole phenomenon, is that the Lord Jesus Christ did not get this type of reaction when he died for our sins, and he was assassinated !!! Mr. Jackson was JUST another troubled human being that basically died as a result of his own actions. Whatever he may have been accused of, whatever he may have been guilty of, or innocent of, it is not our job to convict or pass judgment on this man. But please people, wake up !!! Don't be so ignorant. He was just another human being that passed on. Praise the LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR MIGHTY SAVIOR !!

Lights... "He was a damn good father" ? Uh, did you live under the same roof as they did. This is one example of my comment regarding "lost ignorant souls". Get off the bandwagon "Lights"....

Yes the children needed to see their dead father. Americans are ignorant and before long some fools will say that MJ isn't dead, just as ya'll do with Elvis. If they hadn't seen the body of their father the children will also believe that he isn't dead. Then the grieving cannot take place and the kids will really be screwed up.

yes. its called closure.

i was 9 when i saw my grandma (dead) it did help. its kinda peaceful. and u know its not really them, but just their body. their spirit (hopefully) is walking with god now. mj legacy is not filth. u know whats funny, the biggest song of his on a lot of polls is "man in the mirror" he's speaking to us. that song has so much to do with whats going on right now. mj was the only who could tell us that. start with ur self. change. and lift urself. (oooowwwww) lol. i miss him. rest in peace forever michael. why is that in america, someone can be found not guilty, and ppl still paint him to be a child molester? he wasnt. he loved kids. thats it. simple as that. its so simple...ppl cant even understand it. if that makes sense. the only things michael was guilty of was sharing his genius with a bunch of ungrateful assholes, and maybe having deep rooted insecurities. dont immortalize the man. he was human, damnit. stop with the lies and the drama.

i say they should see him b/c that way they can have closure in saying goodbye and they wont wonder "what if i had seen my father at the funeral?" its normal...keep in mind this isn't a average joe they are asking, this is a therapist so they went to school for this type of stuff. Not to mention that the Jackson family are thinking about whats best for the kids..i can see that just by them seeking help for the kids already.

I liked the interview until J jackson started talking rubbish. The world has seen that MJ was not perfect. His talents and stardom undisputed but his humanitarian priofile does not in any way prove he was innocent. Lawyers and police officers have been known to be involved in domestic violence and any other sorts of crimes.

While my parents are still alive, my little sister was killed quite unexpectedly in a car crash last year. My dad selfishly went to the morgue to identify the body without bringing my mom along and without even telling my brothers and I about it. By the time he did say something, it was too late and her body had been moved to the funeral home already. Once it was there we just plain weren't allowed to see it without paying for reconstruction (from an autopsy) and makeup--a cost none of us could afford. I am still haunted that I never got that closure to see her body; now, I look at her urn and sometimes I still can't believe it. I applaud the family for letting Jackson's kids see the body (under the guidance of a therapist, of course). Children will handle death with the help of adults. They may not understand right away, but in time and with positive guidance from family they come to accept it. My nephew lost his father at age 2 and was present for the wake--with an open casket--and the funerary services. He is now four and can tell you that his daddy had a disease, it was cancer and that Daddy's in heaven.

My own boys blow kisses to their uncle (my nephew's dad) and to my sister, "Auntie," up in Heaven, and they're three and five. They ask me all the time about Heaven and who's up there, when will they go there, etc. I tell them that in heaven are God, Jesus and all our family members who have passed away, and that one day when they are done living they will go there. I explain that Earth is where we live during our lives, but hat our spirits go to Heaven when we are done living. They are very accepting of this.

Children are not as frail as we imagine them to be; with proper love, guidance and support they will come to understand and accept death just as we all do. Ashes to ashes.

I am saddened by the cruel and hateful words of many people who think they know the whole story of M.J. Each person who is being critical of M.J. need to assess themselves and think about how THEY are going to be judged by God. Where is YOUR spirit going after this life? Ask yourself, "what would Jesus say and do under these difficult circumstances of the Jackson Family?" Why can't we simply follow and live GOD'S WORD and stop being so hateful? Michael Jackson made a difference in the lives of many people. No one can deny that! Let's not be so ignorant to think that the world evolves around YOU! My grandmother used to say, "be careful about what words come out of your mouth because you may have to one day eat them." Make the world a better place, by improving yourself first. Michael Jackson will be missed, but his spirit will live on in the lives of others for years and years. No, he is not Moses, but he is a innocent, loving, and kind person that has done more in this lifetime than you, who want him to be guilty of something, will ever do.

I am saddened by the cruel and hateful words of many people who think they know the whole story of M.J. Each person who is being critical of M.J. need to assess themselves and think about how THEY are going to be judged by God. Where is YOUR spirit going after this life? Ask yourself, "what would Jesus say and do under these difficult circumstances of the Jackson Family?" Why can't we simply follow and live GOD'S WORD and stop being so hateful? Michael Jackson made a difference in the lives of many people. No one can deny that! Let's not be so ignorant to think that the world evolves around YOU! My grandmother used to say, "be careful about what words come out of your mouth because you may have to one day eat them." Make the world a better place, by improving yourself first. Michael Jackson will be missed, but his spirit will live on in the lives of others for years and years. No, he is not Moses, but he is a innocent, loving, and kind person that has done more in this lifetime than you, who want him to be guilty of something, will ever do.

The children have the right to see their father. Even if they are only little children, Michael is their father, the only parent they had, the person who loved them most and I think that's why they should see him. Besides, they know their father is dead, they are old enough to comprehend that. I think they should be given the chance to see him one last time.

I think they need to see him, especially with the media and how it tends to treat Michael Jackson, I think they need anything that'll help them remember their REAL father.

I couldn't go up to my grandmother's open coffin at her funeral, a year ago. I just started crying, as I got closer, and closer to her coffin, and was able to see her face, I could not make it up to the coffin, my sister had to help me to my seat in the church.
Before my grandmother died, I could not go to the grave site for the burial of other relatives that had passed, like my grandaunts, the act of seeing the coffin lowered into the ground is still the most disturbing thing I have ever seen.
I am praying that no one in my family goes before I do, because I just cannot attend another funeral, it is just too sad, and emotionally draining.

I truly feel so badly for those poor Jackson children, who have probably never seen a dead person before, and then to have to see the one person who has loved them, and been in their life, from the day they were born, lying dead in a hospital bed, must still be something they still do not even truly comprehended yet.
I really hope that the grandparents DO NOT take the children to the actualy burial site -- I think that watching their father be put into the ground and covered over with dirt, is NOT something a child of any age should have to see. It can be very traumatic.

12:34 PM. Jesus was not assassinated, he was crucified.

Please , Anonymous !! O. K., yes he was crucified.. Is that the best you could come up with, my poor choice of a word??

I get a big kick out of all of these individuals that get "offended" by all of the "bad things" people are saying about Mr. Michael Jackson. Yes, I agree, we as human sinners have absolutely no right to judge or convict anyone of allegations or transgressions. I must say however, it is also somewhat offensive when most people keep referring to Mr. Jackson as a "kind, caring, gentle, loving, good father". Did any of you gullible "jump on the bandwagon", and please excuse the next word, "ignorant" people live under the same roof as he and his children ? Let me get this straight, before I continue, NO I am not judging him or thinking anything bad about him... But ask yourself this, does a "nice, caring, loving person" snub out a woman from his will that conceived children for him, or a father that gave him life ? Oh yes, let me address the following, because I see it coming at me 1000 miles per hour. Yes, most of you will say, "she (Rowe)doesn't deserve a penny, she gave her children up". Most of you will say Mr. Joe Jackson does not deserve anything because he was this, or he was that. But being the ignorant people that you are, you will miss the point. Don't miss the point. The point is, you are giving Mr. Jackson so much credit for being such a "nice, loving, caring, wonderful father". The fact is people, we don't know anything about him. You are all living in a fantasy bubble and are not being real. Yes, he deserves to rest in peace, like every human being does. But he was no GOD. He was just another troubled individual that passed on. (Yes, a very talented entertainer)...........

CL at 9:25 pm on July 2nd,

I was somewhat agreeing with your comment up until I read... "he is an innocent, kind, and caring person"... And this you know how, CL ??? It very easy to "appear" to be an innocent, kind, caring person. To really actually be one, only GOD knows the answer to who really is or isn't.....

ATTENTION: Wal Mart is having a huge sale as tribute to Michael Jackson !!!

All boys pants 1/2 off .

When will all of this stop?
Fact-MJ was an extremely talented/gifted individual
Fact- he was rewarded handsomely for his talent
Fact- this man was never ever found guilty of the charges levelled against him
Fact- it is slander to label him a paedophile
Fact- we will never know the real Michael Jackson
Fact-we will never be able to sort the fact from the fiction
Fact- he gave up a huge part of his life for his art
He should now be afforded the peace his so rightly deserves

Fact- MJ paid the alleged victim 20 million some odd dollars to "go away".
Fact- If I had 20 million dollars and I was innocent of a crime I did not commit, THE LAST THING I WOULD DO, would be to pay somebody off.
Fact- Julie is lame !!!!!!!!!!

My father died when I was almost six. I didn't see his body or go the funeral. For many years I wasn't really sure that he was dead, I would fantasize that I would see him when I went places. I wish I had gone to the funeral, it would have helped me deal with the truth that my father had died. I think they did the right thing. Michael might have lived in a fantasy but these children need to live in reality so that they can have happy lives and move on from this.

So many people want to get on the bandwagon off trying to put Michael Jackson down. It is so sad that the man can't find rest even in his death. Those of you who want to judge and point a finger beware when it is your turn to cross over. Ask yourself this question, "Did I live life to the fullest doing the right and responsible thing all the time or did I make mistakes along the way?" We are all sinners and if you don't think so you have a problem>

None of you know what happened. SO why make jokes and accusations? Please pray to God tha no one ever accuses you of anything because according to you you would simply be guilty. The first boy (accuser in'93) has admitted that he was forced to say those things by his father. There is even audio of them trying to see how they couldmake this happen (extorting money form MJ).

Splace to make crude comments or crass jokes. Honestly, take a look at yourself and see if you are perfect. I doubt it. You make yourself seem small and petty with inappropriate comments about events which you know nothing about.

Please grow up... Whether you love Michael Jackson's music or not is irrelevant. You cheapen the horror of child mollestation with flippant remarks. And like I previously stated, you have no proof against him. He was found innocent in a US court of law. During the trial they testimony of both the boy and his mother was reported to be inconsistent and bizarre. The jury said they had no choice but to acquit him.

So please just stop already...if you want to torment him and punish for crimes you believe he commited...YOU ARE TOO LATE. All you are doing now is irritating fans who feel like they've lost great musical talent.

MICHAEL JACKSON WAS ELECTRIFYING, HE BROUGHT LIGHT TO THE ENTIRE WORLD,NOW THAT HE HAS GONE, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE WORLD IS DIM, AND WILL BE DIM FOREVER WITHOUT HIS PRESENCE. THE YOUNG AND THE OLD ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT IN EACH OF HIS SONGS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE JACKSON 5 WAS CREATED. NOW THAT HE HAS AND GONE FOR EVER, I FEEL THE WORLD SHOULD MOURN A LOSS THAT IS IRREPLACEABLE, AND LET HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. AT THIS POINT IN HIS LIFE IT IS EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE FROM WHEN HE WAS ALIVE. SO MICHAEL MY LOVE, RESPECT GOES OUT TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND MAY PEACE BE BROUGHT AMONG THEM. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE

Michael Jackson was a great performer and father to his three beautiful children. It is a very sad ending for a man who was compassionate to everyone in his life. For those of you who choose to still believe all the lies that were printed about him should be ashamed of yourself. The only thing that Michael was guilty of is trusting people who were just out to get what they could from him. When you are as big of a star as he was and had the money he had all the piranhas of the world are out to get you. Every doctor and lawyer out there was just looking for the almighty dollar and did not care if they took him down to get it. Yes he made mistakes we are all human but to call him a pedophilia when he was found not guilty of all charges is wrong. This man has children that may read what all of you are writing about their father, really need to step back and think if you would want your own kids to read such lies about you!!!! My Michael Jackson find eternal peace in death as he could not have in life. I wish all the best for his beautiful children and family in this time of sorrow for they have lost a great son. GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL!

I think it was very appropriate for the children to be allowed to see their father. You can't protect children by lying to them. Death is a part of life and it's really stupid and ignorant to assume that children as old as they are can not comprehend death and benefit from actually seeing him in order to deal with the process of grieving. The reason I never developed a fear of a person who had died is because my Mother took me to the funeral home to see our cousin Junior's body. I was 8 years old. She explained what death meant, and as a result of this experience I could accept it as a part of life.

I believe they should be able to see their father as a mean of closure and they have plenty of friends and family around to help support them. GOD will be there for them also. MJ RIP! GOD bless the family, friends, and true fans of the singer.

12.31
Anon. U r a jerk. Let the man RIP. Yeah there were times he was weird and yes we do NOT know if the allegations were true or not. He just wanted it to end the whole situation and He had the money to do it and He might of thought that was the right thing to do @ the time. The family might of been in it just for the money. YOU DO NOT KNOW A DAMN THING EITHER! Stop bashing everyone else.

Easy 1:23 !! Did I strike a nerve ? Yeah, the truth always hurts !! You are just another ignorant , jump on the bandwagon fool !!!!!!!!

All those who accuse MJ should live in the McCarthy era where people were "Guilty 'till proven innocent". The fact is Michael was proven INNOCENT. There's as much chance of him being a paedophile as the people who accuse him still. The only FACTS are that he was a wonderful humanitarian, a musical genius and he loved children. You are all seeing something bad in there that isn't there. History shows us that bitter, unhappy people tear down the good, honest people of the world. Look at Joan of Arc. Look at Jesus. Look at MJ's memorial. The thing to remember is that none of the mean things said about him will ever be taken as truth :D.

Lisa at 12:50 your comments are so true! MJ will be a legend until the day the world stops spinning and after that! :D :D :D

everyone has there own opinions towards seeing your father for the last time.i believe that it was a good idea.considering Michael jackson raised them with love as a single parent and those children wouldnt be where they are with out there father.michael jackson was a great father trying to hide there identity for the better for his children he knew what was right for them not us.he wanted there lives to be as normal as possible.He didnt what them to grow up the same way as he did when he was younger.that was his fear.he wouldnt never hurt his children at all.people need to realise that.he was a loving caring father like other fathers who love there children!
lets hope they will leave you alone michael jackson!

everyone has there own opinions towards seeing your father for the last time.i believe that it was a good idea.considering Michael jackson raised them with love as a single parent and those children wouldnt be where they are with out there father.michael jackson was a great father trying to hide there identity for the better for his children he knew what was right for them not us.he wanted there lives to be as normal as possible.He didnt what them to grow up the same way as he did when he was younger.that was his fear.he wouldnt never hurt his children at all.people need to realise that.he was a loving caring father like other fathers who love there children!
lets hope they will leave you alone michael jackson!

What's tragic, is these children, both prince and paris are still young and hopefully still niave. They'de be so caught up in everything that's happen they wouldn't know what's what. Now theyre being told, the person they've grown up to love and admire as a father figure, may not actaully be their proper father. Now how terrible it must be for any one who is unfortunate to not know there bioligical perants, well not intentionally as some, like myself are better off without the grief of having the biological perants around for any cercumstances. But to think in fornt of your face, everyarticle, everynewspaper almost every t.v chanel, there infront of there small eyes, MICHEAL JACKSON IS NOT THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER. & with all this, Micheals Mother and family , wether its a front or not, although at the funeral, it's shows somethings you just cannot fake, like the love and affection , of a complicated yet warm family love, are willing to take care of all three children, and taking debbie to court for costudy. First off, what mother, depending on the circumstances, wich for her wouldn't of been hard, your childten, or a however much payout to never see themm again. The will is said that well , supoosably, any unrealeased tracks of Micheals, will be given to his children, And up pops Debbie, Good ol' DebDeb. I hope they leave the children be, and let them mourn in privacy, and carry on with there life, keeping in mind how absouloutley brilliant, there father was as an entertainer, biological or not.

this seems like the worst thing that has happened to me. my prayers are with his family. even though he is gone and never forgotten he will remain the king of pop.also like what merlin(his brother)said "maybe now michael, they will leave you alone"might come true.

prince is so cute i wish i couls marry him and iwish that paris was my sister and that blanket was my brother. all 3 of the children r so cute. i love PRINCE!!