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Michael Jackson's Public Memorial In Los Angeles As It Happened
The King of Pop is remembered at the Staples Centre...
Forest Lawn Cemetry in Los Angeles shortly before dawn. The Cemetery will hold a private service for Michael Jackson’s family at 8am.
The world's media awaits the arrival of Michael Jackson's fans at the Staples Centre.
Jesse Jackson, a close friend of the Jackson family, chats to the media outside the Staples Centre.
Teddy Riley, singer and producer, arrives at the Staples Center for Michael Jackson’s memorial.
The Staples Center in Los Angeles awaits the start of Michael Jackson's public memorial.
Michael Jackson's fans leave tributes outside the Staples Center.
Michael Jackson's fans leave tributes outside the Staples Center.
Michael Jackson's fans leave tributes outside the Staples Center.
Los Angeles police await fans' arrival at the Staples Center.
A police officer stands in front of a tribute wall to the King of Pop.
Lucky Michael Jackson fans with tickets to the star's memorial arrive at the Staples Center.
Lucky Michael Jackson fans with tickets to the star's memorial arrive at the Staples Center.
Lucky Michael Jackson fans with tickets to the star's memorial arrive at the Staples Center.
Lucky Michael Jackson fans with tickets to the star's memorial arrive at the Staples Center.
Lucky Michael Jackson fans with tickets to the star's memorial arrive at the Staples Center.
Lucky Michael Jackson fans with tickets to the star's memorial arrive at the Staples Center.
Motorcade takes Jackson family to private memorial service at Forest Lawn.
Motorcade takes Jackson family to private memorial service at Forest Lawn.
Michael Jackson's hearse outside Forest Lawn.
Michael Jackson's father, Joseph, leaves Forest Lawn Cemetery on route to Staples Center.
Michael Jackson's coffin leaves Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Michael Jackson's coffin leaves Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Kim Kardashian arrives at the Staples Center.
Akon arrives at the Staples Center.
Boxer Mike Tyson arrives at the Staples Center.
Larry King arrives at the Staples Center.
Smokey Robinson reads out tribute letters to Michael Jackson from Diana Ross and Nelson Mandela. Neither attended the ceremony in Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson's brothers bring his coffin into the Staples Center.
Mariah Carey performs at Michael Jackson's public memorial concert.
Mariah Carey performs at Michael Jackson's public memorial concert.
Queen Latifah speaks about Michael Jackson.
Motown founder Berry Gordy pays tribute to Michael Jackson at the Staples Center.
Jennifer Hudson performs at Michael Jackson memorial.
Usher performs at Michael Jackson memorial.
Shaheen Jarfargohli performs at Michael Jackson memorial.
Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, pays emotional tribute to her father.
Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, pays emotional tribute to her father.
Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine performs 'Smile' at memorial service.
Brooke Shields pays tribute to Michael Jackson.
Brooke Shields joins Jackson family after paying tribute to Michael Jackson.
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July 7 2009 - A public memorial to Michael Jackson, who died on June 25, is held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.
This is the story of how the day unfolded.