On June 25th, my world was 'rocked' like time stood still. And even now, as today, I feel so sad with the pain of the loss of Michael Jackson. I am still suspended in a trance-like heartbroken state. Incredible as, regretfully, I had not seen him too much except for 'Black Or White'; now I can't 'get enough.' My first memories of him go way back to the late 60's when a small boy's vibrant voice rang out in 'ABC', 'Rockin Robin' and 'The Love You Save'. So terrible, tragic, he had to die before I realised what we have lost, not appreciated what we had, thinking he would always be here. But that is 'human nature', I guess. On Thursday, I saw 'This Is It', it was absolutely sensational. MJ was so energetic, alive, enthusiastic, although a little thin. His long, rivetting 'Billie Jean' dance routine was as electric as ever when the other performers and crew began whistling, stomping, shouting, and cheering He was smiling, laughing, so happy and enjoying himself, fit, and not out of breath. Your could say he died happy, doing what he loved. His voice was strong and wonderful. As has been said, if only he could be here to see its success and triumph. I will buy the dvd in the New Year. Those 02 concerts would have been 'out of this world','blown us out of the water'. I loved the end when his feet do his iconic little dance up onto his toes and you can hear his faint distant laughter. I hope to see his memorabilia exhibition in London at the end of the month, and listen to many more songs to be released. We must be proud and happy for him, for what he achieved in his life, what he has left us; the fantastic memories, the music and his beautiful children. I have left this last message here to try to comfort my suffering soul, and because I have tried many times to submit a 'memory' message on his official website, but failed to get it submitted; but I suppose it doesn't really matter as long as I can share my feelings and thoughts to help others.

Posted by: Nina Hamilton    November 03, 2009

I am so happy my 'memory' tribute has been submitted. I want to add that I am grateful that I lived at the same time as Michael Jackson. God Bless, and thank him for all he gave us. He gave his all. I have cried reading all the moving tributes to him, filled with all the love, like mine, that people feel for him. Perhaps this is not the end, but the beginning for the better world he wanted, if we all remember the good things he did and said. There is nothing more to say.

Posted by: Nina Hamilton Birmingham. England   October 14, 2009

Yes. Michael Jackson did light up the world. With mixed bitter-sweet emotions I listened to 'This Is It' and felt the love, passion and feeling, heard that voice, the beautiful powerful lyrics and flowing rhythm. It was almost as if he was alive and his spirit all around. Four months since he died and I am startled he is still in my thoughts and heart all the time. Unbelievable. I watched his top 40 videos on a TV music channel just after he died, and I was 'blown away, hooked'. I have bought magazines, cds, dvds, books, posters so I will always have his image, his smile,his voice. Every day I play something or go online. I have even bought a ticket to see the film which just goes to show that, even at 67, you are never too old to be a MJ fan! His 20 years of philanthropic charity work has inspired me to send money to The Great Ormond Street Hospital as he did, and help children read as a volunteer in line with his reading foundation also in London. It all helps ease my grief. I hope there be memorial statues of him, and places where we can still hear his music and see him dance all around the world. I hope my words may have comforted all the fans out there, particularly his mother and children.

Posted by: Nina Hamilton    October 14, 2009