As I prepared to go to bed tonight, I saw the rumble begin on Twitter that Michael Jackson had died. It was interesting to see the story develop and talked about in real time while each of the individual news agencies confirmed the sad truth. When it is all said and done however, the unfortunate reality is that we have lost one of the greatest musical talents of all time.
I am reminded as I contemplate the realization of his death that life is so short; it can be gone in just an instant... For most of you reading this, there will undoubtedly already be a vast number of honorary blog postings, and memorial TV shows, and news reports, and who knows what else that have already taken place. For me however, the news has now been out for about thirty minutes, and I am just sad. It's just a sad sad day for the world. I will be praying for his kids, and for his family...
Tonight, as I go to sleep... I choose to remember the Michael of old, the one who was in the Wiz, the one who put out "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" and who even filled dancefloors for me as a DJ many years after his stardom truly hit. My friend William Jones said tonight on Facebook that Michael will forever be in our hearts, and he is right. But he will also forever be in our iPods, CD Players, and hopefully ears... Blessings to you Michael, I hope that you are headed to see our creator.
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