I'm a fan (and you should be too) because...I was a freshman in high school when Thriller came out so I guess I "grew up" with Michael. Sadly I only rediscovered the wonder of the man and entertainer he was. I am so heartbroken over his passing. It really makes me so incredibly angry to hear/read all of the garbage that is/has been said about Michael. He had a smile that could light up the darkest room and a pure loving soul. How many people are like that? Or ever will be? Not too many, in my opinion. I wish the media would have focused on all of the good things Michael did for people in need, and how very very much he loved his dear Prince, Paris & Blanket. I am crying as I write this, yes for me, but for his dear children in their loss of their loving, adoring father. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and let you use your beautiful voice and spirit to fall back to earth for all of people that so dearly miss you. Sleep well, Michael, for you will be loved forever.

Valerie