An American Icon Lives On

We watched you grow.  You grew in us.  You gave us a world filled with love, song, even sorrow.

 Today we watched you go.  In your loving memory, 5,300 miles away we watched.  From the Staples Center in Los Angeles and Bel-Air, to the grassroots streets in Palm Beach and Belle Glade.

 

Rendering Homage to his brother, Jermaine renders and unforgettable "Smile."

 Collectively, we heard the message in your lyrics, the soul behind your words.   The love you gave the world around you, now it is up to everyone of us. 

 Here in Belle-Glade, Florida, the community regarded as third-world.  Children go to school not wearing footwear, people living in the underworld.

 Across town, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys pass the newly built,  $154 Million City Hall.

 For there to be a difference in the world, we must follow what you sang about.  Start by looking at the mirror and ask if we can change our way.

 True reform is available if we are all willing to take a stand.  Not accepting status-quo and convention, but rather collective interest for the underbelly no one talks about.  Take a look at yourself and make a change!

 Many glorious gifts are certain; the sun tomorrow will rise again.  The trees will continue swaying, and your spiritual essence will make our world a better place.

 From here on in, we must remember your advice.  Start by looking at the mirror and ask if you can change your way.

 In parting, you too can S-M-I-L-E Michael, for you accomplished what your spirit came to say.   “Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race.  There are people dying, if you care enough for the living.  Make a better place for you and for me.”

Sharing his love for Michael in front of the world.

 Together, we will make a difference.   And we’ll do it in your name.  Amen!

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