by Michael dEstries
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With Michael Jackson’s untimely and shocking passing yesterday, there are now many questions surrounding his legacy and how it will be preserved. We covered the legendary singer’s Neverland property over the years — especially the natural degradation taking place in his absence. Could this 2,800 acre ranch become a museum to the legendary King of Pop?

One thing is certain: Jackson only retained a small percentage of ownership in the property at the time of his death. The ranch has been in and out of foreclosure proceedings since 2007 — with last minute deals cut all around to protect it from going into auction. According to Wikipedia, on November 11, 2008 Jackson transferred the title to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC — a joint venture between him and Colony Capital LLC. In return, it appears that he was able to sell an unknown proportion of the property right for $35 million — cash the singer desperately needed to pay off additional debts.

In our opinion, it would be wonderful to see the 2,800 acre ranch preserved and turned in a memorial museum/park to Michael Jackson’s music. After all, the singer admitted that many of his “green” songs like “Earth Song” and “Heal The World” — were created to inspire people to live a greener life. In an interview with Ebony magazine, he said, “It’s been described as a runaway train; if we don’t stop it, we’ll never get it (world) back. So we have to fix it, now. That’s what I was trying to do with Earth Song, Heal The World, We Are The World – writing those songs to open up people’s consciousness. I wish people would listen to every word.”

What do you think should become of Neverland?

UPDATE: I found a video montage giving a rare glimpse at the inside of Neverland Ranch — mostly from interviews Jackson gave several years ago. Have a look after the jump!]

About Michael dEstries

Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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  • Jim Ruolph

    He was a pervert and a child molester.

  • bobby

    I have cryed for days and am heartbroke. I am different being a manly gay that has been made fun of alot in my lifetime for standing wrong or talking to high. I am not rich but try to give all i can to help people amd am still made fun of. i think Neverland should be made so everyone can enjoy, i use to live in Solvang and would drive by just to stand at the gates even tho you cannot see anything from the road/ I love those pictures. Rest in Pease Dear King.

  • Dre

    I think that Neverland Ranch should be made into a musuem, momument, or an amusement park or something like that. This will give people a chance to go view where and how he lived. You don’t understand how many peolpe would go and visit. Michael Jackson is loved by many. When i say many i mean he is even loved in other crountry. He is an icon, and his music is unexplanable. If Neverland Ranch is turned into a museum ect. that would make Michael proud. That is what he would want.

    R.I.P. Michael Jackson
    YOU’LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

  • Shayshay

    uhmm i really dont knoee what should happen to the ranch i dont really think they should open the ranch to fans because people dont knoee how to take care of things there would be trash everywhere people throwing up because of the rides on his grounds . He would be devasted in away. even though it sounds like fun you gotta look at other things like that.

  • Shayshay

    r.i.p micheal jackson Dang* I feel like i lost more than an ickon i feel like i lost my bestfriend all over again. Tuhh i cant be mad at god though it was his time to even though i think He was Gone To soon. &i sit and wonder if there really is a so called ” God&Heaven” if there is how come noones ever seen it. God has me wondering a lot of things & if there is really a heaven and i make it up there i have a lot of questions to ask god. &) while im asking them ima be standing right next to micheal jackson & My grandfatherr. Used to be scared of dieing Now Im not since micheal died. Who kneww i liked him so much ? tuhh idontevenknoee myself i started after he died . Too late ! i’ll say.Well yeah i ? Yhu guys &) miss you mucho tell god ilove him and give him the biggest kiss ever dont forget to get one for your self too. -shayshay

  • Shayshay

    @ Jim Ruolph : uhm nobodyn really knoees that for shore except for him and god and i dont think you should be on this page giving up putdowns espically when he has past away truely i dont think he did anything to those children. Maybe they lied to get money who knows? like i said if you wanna talk negative and things that happened in the past This page is for yhu.! &) im reachable aim shayshaybanksta

  • Kimberly

    I know in my heart that Neverland Ranch should be turned in to a memorial place for all of Michael’s fans to come and pay our respect and it should be a place that he had always dreamed it would be for the underprivlaged kids to enjoy being a kid and doing things they other wise wouldn’t have had the chance to do. I know it would cost some to keep it up,but it could also have vollenteers,public donations and contributions to help restore it to it’s original state that it was before Michael left the Ranch. If he wasn’t put through the scandle of the molstation charges he would have still been at Neverland and all the animals would still be there and I feel that he may still be with us Physially. If people would not have done what they did for his money and acuse him of hurting any child he would have been just fine and none of this would be happening.
    I never did beieve that he could or would hurt any humanbeing. He had to much love in his heart and he knew what it felt like to not have that love growing up so stop and think, you are trying to make sure that people feel the love you never had growing up, would you hurt the people that showed you love and accepted you for who you truly are? I don’t think so. Michael you were and always will be a GOD send, your love and music will live on forever, If I lived in Cali, I would donate my time to help fix up Neverland to it’s Original state the way Michael would have wanted it because I don’t have the funds to donate anythingelse but my time. I also feel that all the charities that he donated to should so their thanks and donate a little back to get his estate out of debt,for his family. Let the family move back to Neverland and open it the way Michael want it. Those that bad talk Michael need to zip their mouths and show him the RESPECT that he deserves.
    We Love you MJ and I would love for you to Rest In Pease at Neverland where you were at your Happiest. I know the family will make sure that his children know what a gret man their daddy was and always will be, Mr. Jackson I hope you reconsider laying your son to rest at Neverland because I know, your family knows and the whole world knows that is where he truly wants to be. We the Fans are begging you, make this happen for Michael!!!!!! If you truly love your son Mr. Joseph Jackson you will do everything in your power to have MJ laid to rest at Neverland Ranch. GOD BLESS you MJ, Your Children,and the whole Jackson Family

  • Rob

    For all of you saying that “I agree that the molestation never happened” quit sounding like idiots, you have no way of knowing what happened. You are pathetic.

  • http://www.netcare.co.za Debra Parkhouse – SA

    Other than Elvis Presley and Freddie Mercury. Michael Jackson will be a great loss to the music industry and to all his family,friends and fans.

    Regardless of what people think of him, enviouse of Elvis? a child molester? There are three sides to every story, im afraid, his side the other persons side and the truth and no one is ever going to know the truth of the matter, or what who Michael Jackson really was or was trying to create.

    Society and the mediocrity of today can keep guessing and making accusations the man is dead leave him alone. The ones left have to live with the guilt, i think that is hard enough. Don’t you?

    We have all come to believe that Michael Jackson’s children are his? Are they? If they are his blood or not they are alive and well they loved and respected their father was the King of pop altho they have radiculouse names. They have to go on therfore if anyone has half a brain in ther head …………

    NEVERLAND – should be turned into a museum and theme park, to generate an income to support his children and future granchildren as well as to fund the place and keep Michael Jackons memory alive. Put the right people in place to over see the running of the place.

    Once all the living legends are gone what does the future generation have.

  • SoonerBorn

    How and why are people giving mj so much love all of a sudden? I know he was tremedously popular back in the day and did a lot for African Americans in mainstream music while advancing a new line of music. I also know he lived a lonely tragic life, in which he may have done things that only a handful of people know the truth about. He did admit to sleeping with young boys and has anyone seen the locks on his bedroom door at the ranch? Like elvis, he was a polarizing figure, yet Jackson was much a stranger person. The whole Jackson family is just bizarre though. They should make it like graceland in my opion…I’m 18 though. Still young and dumb..

  • manda

    I dont really know. all of his fans would absolutely love it if it was preserved exactly the way he left it but after all the accusations about him (which again never happened) he said himself he was never moving back in there it is no longer a happy place for him i think at the end of the day his three children should have the right to decide what happens to it they are they ones that new micheal the best they are apart of him and would know what he would want to happen to it even though they are young they will no the right thing to do. love you always micheal and hope to visit ur ranch one day.

  • les

    I think Neverland should be turned into a memorial site – one that anyone can visit to remember the king of pop!

  • Emmie Varga

    I think Neverland should either be restored to its former glory and continue on as the wonderous and spiritual retreat for the children Michael loved and always wanted to help, or it should be turned into a children’s hospital , with all the rides and amusements restored. I think MJ would love that. Rest in peace, Michael…. you will never be forgotten for the amazing, gentle soul that you still are. xxoox

  • Radhika

    BYE JACKO BUT YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!:0

  • Kara

    I believe that Neverland Ranch would be most beneficial if it was made into a memorial. It was his home, his legacy and it is a reminder of his accomplishments. He was an amazing talent with a beautiful heart, and Neverland Ranch is a remembrance of how truly great he was.
    Rip Michael Jackson, Gentle soul, amazing person and more importantly a friend to those who need. <3

  • karen Shoulders

    As a friend of celebrity people will make nonsense to be known. I dreamed of meeting the Jacksons as a child, but I also know what it is to tired lies. I suffer from an anxiety disorder due to worrying. So sleepness nights, there are many. Being desperate to take narcotics to rest is not unusual for this disorder. Having money makes it easier. I’m still tryin to sleep, so don’t be so quick to judge why he needed assitance just to rest. I’m sorry he took such a harsh way to ease the pain, but I understand. Its the worst feeling in the world. Maybe people with our diagnosis will know how far not to go.

  • Adrian

    “NEVERLAND” WAS LIKE AN “AMUSEMENT PARK/THEATER/DANCE STUDIO AND A MAGICAL KINGDOM” LIKE DISNEYLAND..MEANT FOR KIDS RAN BY ADULTS AND HE MEANT NO HARM! IF YOU LOOK AT ALL THE PICTURES IT WAS A EMPTY RANCH TO VISIT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME….LOOK AT AL THE STORIES THAT WERE LAID BEHIND ELVIS PRESLEY! HE HAD A BAD HISTORY..WAS IT TRUE? “WE WILL NEVER KNOW” BUT YET HE STILL LIVES AND THEY DON’T SHUT DOWN “GRACELAND” AS A VISITING MONUMENT. AND HOW BOUT ALCATRAZ ISLAND? MASS MURDERS SUCH AS GOTTIE AND CHARLES MANSON WHERE THERE AND NOW ITS A MONUMENT AND THEY CHARGE TO VISIT IT! “NEVERLAND” SHOULD BE A MONUMENT AS WELL “POSSIBLY WITH SOME KEPT AS A MEMORABILIA” AND MAKE MONEY OFF THE VISITORS JUST LIKE THE REST!!..WHY SELL HIS GLOVE, CLOTHES ETC..????

  • Rinny

    Dear Michael Jackson,

    You are the real Peter Pan in our real life, you bring us lot’s of happiness, care, and Love. You will be in our hearts forever and ever. You are not alone.

    Now, you can fly to every where you want to. You are always be our Peter Pan…
    really miss you…

    Peter Pan is our guardian…

    We all miss you…
    We Love you.

  • Rinny

    I wanted to send 1000pcs of wishing paper crane to Neverland to Michael Jackson…
    It’s all my wishes and regards, all folded by myself.

    But I don’t know the address and location.

    PLEASE…! if you could help or can provide me the address of Neverland.
    PLEASE HELP!
    rinnyrinny87@hotmail.com

    Many thanks..!

  • HK

    Yes Michael was a bit strange in the things he did, and I feel like some of Neverland needs to be sold to at least help with the debts Michael incurred, and the main parts need to be restored and made to a memorial of sorts for Jackson, Like a modern Graceland.

  • holly

    r.i.p jacko if peoplesay he is a pedo they r chattin shit he was an innocent man who just liked childeren rip m.j king of pop xx

  • http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-neverland-ranch-into-an-memorial-amusement-park Louise Clayton

    http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-neverland-ranch-into-an-memorial-amusement-park

    We have created this petition to Make Never Land into an memorial amusement park , Help us make his dream come true , by signing our petition !

    R.I.P Michael .

  • margie

    please make the neverland ranch his memorial home. Neverland Ranch is Michael Jackson!!! Millions of fans would love that… we love you Michael!!! and thank you very much for touching our lives… The world is grieving for your loss… but can we question the will of God?

    Long Live the King of Pop!!!!
    No one can ever replace you ….

    with Love and prayers ….

  • Gail says on July 6th, 2009

    Michael Jackson deserves his rightful place in history, and the memorialization of Neverland, the ranch that he created, needs to be dedicated to the efforts that he contributed to the healing of humanity’s unhumanity to mankind. Please remember, Michael was acquitted of the molestation charges. Please, let’s move on and let go.

  • brittany motts

    michael was like the best he so much talent and he could awe the crowd with his outstanding dance moves and awesome vocals and as a michael fan i would like to say he may be gone but he is always here he has touched the haerts of many generations and i know kids who are like 3 and 4 years old who can tell you so much about him so like i said he i and always will be the king of pop and he has an amazing gift that will never be forgot.

    Rest In Peace Micheal We Will Miss You Deeply

  • Doris Gardner

    First of all let me just say: This man that everybody has so much to say about is still and always will be a child of God.. So now you have people that are on the outside looking in that need to clean up there on mess first. I could preach but I’am not going to just wanna say do the right thing and let NeverLand be a place to remember the King of Pop. we can talk, lie,preach,and even try to judge but TRUTH Noone has a Heaven r Hell to put him in but JESUS himself……………

  • Arvid

    I think its nice that the neverland is open to all kids and fans to remember him.
    Please give the fans a place to come and remember him.

    all of michael song and video is nice.
    He will always be the king of pop.

    Rest In Peace Micheal

  • Cathy Viviano

    Neverland should be auctioned off along with the “rides” at Neverland. Money from the auction will go to the Jackson family and the “alleged” victims of Michael Jackson (split 50/50).

    Giggity.

  • http://nil Lovey

    Michael said: he was not going to return to Neverland because it’s already tainted. I truly believe that The Jackson Family Trust can really make a difference here, by way of extending Michael’s meaning from within the grounds of Neverland…allowing people to touch on their memories and to heal away the hurt just like Michael had done. I also believe that Michael would want it this way becaused he demonstrated that, and Neverland was his:main point, his heart and soul, his place of recovery and field of creation…something made posible for every child to gain a delightful eperience and share their story for a life-time. Michael’s vision must not be forgotten, therefore…breathe life into it and keep it alive in his name’s sake. God bless the family to consider a name change, to: ForeverLand. I am sure this will give a new birth meaning for restoration and recovery purposes where Mrs. Katherine Jackson will have full enfluence of how things should run smoothly and as best as she knows fit. Further more, no matter what age, there’s a child in everyone and ‘ForeverLand’ would be a fuller extension of Michael’s dream to continue making that difference. Thank you, Jermaine for speaking your heart with Larry. Your interview points were perceived loud and clear. I believe you were blessed to remain behind and finish off the next exciting chapter of your life and bring forth a profound existance with your love and light to the world. Arohanui, Lovey Hoet. Te Awamutu, New Zealand.

  • colin

    i would like to see it preserved and turned into a museum. he was the king of pop and will always be one of the most famous americans ever to live. i think it should nearly even be considered as a national heritage site and state run.

  • sean

    Rest In Peace Michael Jackson, I know Allah is blessing you, I will hope to see you in heaven, thats where you belong! and F**k Brent

  • Forrie

    Michael Jackson had to live his life which he wanted to live. He was not suppossed to be what anybody wanted him to be. He was tourchered, and subjected to all sorts of ridicule while he was alive most of which had no clear evidence. Why should someone continue to talk nonsense about him now that he is dead. PLEASE LET HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. The Neverland can be turned into a recreation centre where kids and people from around the world would share memories and experiences.I will always love you Michael. You were the best.
    RESI IN PEACE.

    Forrie

  • David

    Bring back Neverland, let it live again.. Let our Era remember our King..

  • http://www.goodcleanfunband.com Mike

    Regarding the charges of child molestation:
    Michael Jackson died innocent. We are all innocent until proven guilty. Michael was never found guilty, although he was once found “not guilty”.
    To me, it’s obvious that the two parties that brought him up un charges knew he was vulnerable, and wanted to profit.
    Those 2 parties, if they had any kind of conscience, could straighten this whole thing out by coming forward to the press.

  • Susan

    I’m not sure Neverland is the answer everyone here seeks. I think the Jackson’s if they are in a financial bind should sell it and put the profits in a trust for the 3 children. His up coming concert was to give his childern a secure life and see him sing on stage. His memorial for everyone should be through his music and videos. Not a place where he did not live in his last days that brought him such sorrow for accusations about him that may or may not have been true. Keep him in your heart. You want to talk to him, look up and sing a song.

  • http://nil Lovey

    Morena Koutou(Good morning everyone!) Moonwalk your way from where ever you are in support of Jermaine’s request – for the renuturing of ‘Neverland’ and to bring back what was to its original state with having Michael plugged in for the redevelopment of tirorangatirotanga(all in one love, one faith, one mind, one spirit and in unity, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Have fun watching the following: http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com

  • Jillian

    Rest In Peace Michael. May God bless you.
    My heart aches to know that my idol is no more. Till date i cannot seem to accept his loss. I love you MJ.

    i would like to see it preserved and turned into a museum. And for sure i will visit there to feel the presence of Michael. He was the king of pop and will always be one.

  • http://Dede Gerry Schaffer

    I read all these comments with nothing less than amazement. WHY does this strange, obviously emotionally scarred man deserve more publicity at his death than so many others who lived quietly and without scandal? No, we don’t know if he actually did molest those little boys and we probably never will. All you odd people out there can continue saying, “I know he was innocent”, but the truth of the matter is-only the little boys know the truth now, and they aren’t talking. The man is dead-don’t try to make him appear to be a saint. Don’t talk about what a wonderful father he was (how many children walk around wearing masks) until you see the results of the children’s upbringing. Let him rest in peace and stop worshiping him, for Heaven’s sake!

  • Jumpie

    Just turn it into a museum with an amusement park called Michael Jackson’s Neverland Place. Profits go the hungry children, cancer children, those in need (like people in need of shelter, keep up and DEBT. It’s should be a landmark for his fans to look at his honors and accomplishments. I think he would like that, celebrating his talent and helping others all at the same time. That’s my dose of input for all who care about this topic. Michael Jackson’s talent will live forever in our hearts. He’s life was cut too short!PEACE-MICHAEL JACKSON. A fan.

  • Erick

    Michael was more than just a icon. All he wanted to do is try to and change the world, by giving a helping hand, donating money and trying to help the poor. Why is it that the good must die young, John Lennon also die and all he wanted was peace in the world juat like Michael. Please you guys should turn Neverland Ranch into a memeorial park to remember Michael for the good he did and to remember him for being the greatest person of all.

  • shanna

    I think they should turn it into a museum in honor of his great success.. sleep in heavenly peace MJ we miss you..

  • brenda lee roberson

    . I think it should be like Graceland. There are so many people who love him and would love to come and see him place.it right thing to for micheal jackson , he has done a alote for the world , and he should keep his ranch , and have a place were ever one can come and see him for ever ,and it will be nice to have for his kids to com and see dad at his happy place, and his mother ,and dad , brothers ,and sisters can come see the peter pan place for micheal jackson that call never land it should be keep in micheal jackson family and mom, and dad, brothers and sister , kids . need this for they dad

  • Stanley Awudu

    Imagine a Restored and well preserved Neverland, with the Love and Good Memories of MJ in it!!! Know wat it means ? People and Fans will fly from all over the world FOR THIS ENTIRE LIFE to visit it and remember the Greatest Entertainer Ever , of all times. with enough Revenue being Generated to run the Ranch , Pay his Debt and Take care of the Many Different Foundations he cared about . If he realy has to be remembered , LET THIS PLACE BE TURNED INTO A NATIONAL MUSEUM lET HIS BODY BE BURRIED THERE TOO, FOR PPL TO COME, SEE AND MARVEL AT THE PLACE WHERE ONCE LIVE AND NOW LIES THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME AND WHO WILL FOREVER BE THE KING OF ENTERTAINMENT

  • R.I.P. MJ

    Michaels passing is a great loss. he was truly the best performer on earth. and i think his music and dancing and last but not least Michael Jackson him self should be remembered by opening Neverland to the public and make it a musium full of michaels memories. we love you Michael. you will be missed. xoxoxo

  • joanna parnis from malta

    neverland was micheal jacksons dream, he loved it, and was happy there, it was his creation.now look what happened after the ignorent stupid people, without a heart, for the sake of money, who ruined a nice mans life,who showed them his love and care, you shoul be ashamed of yourselves, i wouldnt put my head on the pillow in the night and sleep, dont u have any regrets ,u mean people who did this to him,now u can stuck ur money, u will never be in peace in your life u ignorant people.I dont know what micheal really wished, iknow his family knows better, i hope michael will be happy with the choice they will make, i know for us will be nice if neverland stays, but we have to pleace him from heaven. i love u michael ur always in my heart and in my prayers xxxx

  • Jen

    I think Neverland would be great but he himself said after all the crap with the court stuff he did not want to ever be there again, so why should he be laid to rest there? I really am not sure where, but not his home town. He should be laid to rest where most of his family is. forgert about joe…. sorry… but i believe some of his reasons for being the way he was, was because of his father, his younger years. anyways, I am sure you seen your daughter, she was brave and she loves and miss’s you deeply. rip michael. your music will live on and we will all rememeber you. at least the ones that are not so neg about you…

  • soha khairat

    micheal jackson was and is a great man and he was the best danser , song and the best father in the word i hoped that he was my father and every child father and some people hate him because of his look but he did all this for us for has people that they love him and he always bring his best and great in this danser and song and some people where gilles from him then they made layes like he was 2taking children in never land but i know and every body who loves him know that is a lay and when i was young i hated micheal jackson because of his look but now i love him more than you think and i am happy for that and people then that i am american no i am an egyption girl .
    micheal jackson did care about the menoy and in his will he wirtters that 40% for his children 40% his mother and 20% for the poor people .
    and now we don’t know how micheal jackson or any person is inportant exsapt when GOD take him away from there familys and firends and people .
    and plz keep never land and open it like in the old day when micheal was living there with his family and his people to i hope one day when i get married i priomes i will tell my children and my grand children about micheal jackson and some day i want then to go and see never land like i did see her plz ,
    i give all my saport for his children and his family .
    i hope michael rest in pcs .

  • Dlunita

    I think neverland should become a museum wher ppl come to bring ther children to remeber michael and his music. i thinkthat would be the best idea for some one to do!!!! i love you michael?

  • MG

    RIP Michael Jackson! Boy oh boy some of you idiots need to get a life. How in the hell does anyone know for sure he was guilty of doing anything?? Fact is WE DONT AND NEVER WILL! The man was never found guilty of molesting anyones child, fact is those worthless parents sold out their children for money. Had my child been molested I wouldn’t care if it was Prince William regardless of fame rest assured their sick ass would be rotting away in jail! No amount of money could ever help those children overcome the trauma of being sexually abused except for knowing the person was paying the ultimate price of rotting in jail. How could any parent settle out of court and watch someone who supposedly hurt their child walk around , travel, shop and so on and be ok with that? Fact is if it were true no good parent would be ok with that.. Personally, all Michael Jackson was guilty of is having a heart and helping unfortunate children\families and in the end pay the ultimate price of being made a laughing stock in the media. For heaven sake people he has been recongnized for donating to the most charities and a variety of other things…if he was guilty people we will never know only himself , those children and god- we will NEVER know for cetain. Of course it would not be right for anyone to take away your right to have your beliefs… But remember its not you’re right to to be inhumane either. God is Michaels only judge and god is also his only jury… His convictions of wrong doing or his praises will come from our lord almighty… Its not you’re place to cast those stones or convict.. And my last subject is regarding those three beautiful children- who gives a shit if they are his biological children or not!!!! He has raised them, loved them and been their parent from day one- he is their dad in every meaning of the word!Let them grow up and honor the man they have loved without all the constant ridicule… Michael Jackson is the king of pop and his legacy will live way beyond all the idiots commenting on here on his guilt. He was a human being that had choices just as you and I and just because he had surgeries doesn’t make him a freak… That was HIS choice who the hell are you to ridicule him for a choice he was born to make… People we all have choices and so did Michael Jackson. Just because he was a publice figure does not make him uncapable of living life and making his own decisions. He is a legend and always will be! RIP and god bless him and those beautiful children. Lord knows with all the negative souls that have nothing better to do than to be hateful they will need many blessings to grow up normal.

  • MG

    Oh and I failed to mention in my previous post regarding my thought on neverland.. I would love nothing more than to have a place to honor Michael’s success… However, I do not belive Neverland is the place to do that. He left and never returned after the proceding in 2003 and I believe that is the wrong place to hold such monument in his name. He mentioned that Neverland was no longer a home it was just a house. a house In which left many hurtful memories of the accusations made against him. I don’t believe that the heart and love he built neverland with was the same and just don’t feel that it is something he would want… Too much pain on those grounds to be able to honor him in the ways he should be honored. Hopefully his children with the help of others close to him will be able to decide where to hold a place to honor the king of pop someday. As a huge Fan I hope my daughter and I as well as many of those just like me will have somewhere to pay tribute to a man that gave his entire life to fill our ears with the sound of his vocal talent, our eyes with the incredible dance moves that we all tried to emulate and most of all filled our souls with lyrics that touched our hearts forever! No one can ever stand in his shoes and no one will ever touch the radio waves as he did….