Marlon Jackson's Memorial Speech

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Michael Jackson’s brother Marlon hit back at the pop legend’s critics in an emotional speech after the memorial’s musical finale, saying: “Maybe now Michael they will leave you alone.” Sobbing Marlon told the memorial: “I stand here trying to find words of comfort, solace.

Trying to understand why the Lord has taken our brother to return home from such a short visit here on earth. “Michael, when you left us a part of me went with you and a part of you will live forever within me, but also a part of you will live forever within all of us. “Michael I will treasure the good times, the fun we had, singing, dancing, laughing.” And in comments that appeared to be aimed at his famous brother’s detractors, he said, “We would never, never understand what he [Michael] endured, not being able to walk across the street without a crowd gathering around him, being judged, ridiculed. “How much pain can one take? “Maybe now Michael they will leave you alone… “So I thank you, Michael, for all the smiles that you placed in many people’s hearts and I thank you for everything you have done for others across this globe in the Lord’s name… “I love you Michael and I miss you.” As the moving ceremony came to an end, a tearful Jermaine said: “On behalf of my family, myself, the fans and friends, nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers, I would like to thank everyone for coming out. “As you know, I’m lost for words… “We thank you. That’s all we can say, we thank you very much.”

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