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Jackson Laid to Rest

Elizabeth Taylor, ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley among invitees

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 3, 2009 10:55 PM CDT
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(AP) – Paris Jackson wept as she stepped into the Forest Lawn mausoleum where her father, Michael, was to be entombed. Katherine Jackson, overcome by sorrow, turned back when she was faced with her son's final resting place. On a sultry evening, amid a sea of white flowers and with a bejeweled crown placed atop his casket by his children, the King of Pop was given an intimate, private version of the lavish public memorial held shortly after his death in June.

Gladys Knight performed the hymn "Our Father" and moved many to tears, according to one guest who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the day. When it was over, many of the the 200 mourners hugged each other. Among them were Elizabeth Taylor, Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, Barry Bonds, and Macaulay Culkin. The mourners followed the casket as Jackson's five brothers carried it into the mausoleum. The 11-year-old Paris cried as the group entered the imposing building and was comforted by her aunt, LaToya. "Gladys Knight sang her heart out. Now we prepare to lay him to rest," Sharpton posted on his Twitter account during the service.

In this handout photo, Macaulay Culkin and Actress Mila Kunis attend the service.
In this handout photo, Macaulay Culkin and Actress Mila Kunis attend the service.   (AP Photo/The Jackson Family, Harrison Funk)
Quincy Jones attends the service.
Quincy Jones attends the service.   (AP Photo/ Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family via Getty Images)
Rev. Al Sharpton, left, arrives to Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., tonight.
Rev. Al Sharpton, left, arrives to Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., tonight.   (AP Photo)
In this handout photo, Elizabeth Taylor attends the service.
In this handout photo, Elizabeth Taylor attends the service.   (AP Photo/The Jackson Family, Harrison Funk)
In this handout photo, the Jackson family sits together.
In this handout photo, the Jackson family sits together.   (AP Photo/The Jackson Family/Harrison Funk)
Security guards and police stand outside Villa Sorriso restaurant shortly before guests arrive at a funeral reception.
Security guards and police stand outside Villa Sorriso restaurant shortly before guests arrive at a funeral reception.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, center, leaves the family residence in the Encino section of Los Angeles for his son's funeral tonight.
Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, center, leaves the family residence in the Encino section of Los Angeles for his son's funeral tonight.   (AP Photo)
Actor Chris Tucker arrives to Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., tonight.
Actor Chris Tucker arrives to Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., tonight.   (AP Photo)
Actor Corey Feldman, right, and wife Susie arrive to Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., tonight.
Actor Corey Feldman, right, and wife Susie arrive to Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., tonight.   (AP Photo)
Members of the media gather outside Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., where Michael Jackson's funeral is set for tonight.
Members of the media gather outside Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., where Michael Jackson's funeral is set for tonight.   (AP Photo)
In this image from video, Janet Jackson, second from right, arrives outside the Great Mausoleum where Michael Jackson will be interred, prior to her brother's funeral in Glendale, Calif., tonight.
In this image from video, Janet Jackson, second from right, arrives outside the Great Mausoleum where Michael Jackson will be interred, prior to her brother's funeral in Glendale, Calif., tonight.   (AP Photo)
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Kookey90
Sep 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
Is there any truth to the rumor that Joe Jackson was spotted selling autograph pictures of Michael Jackson at the funeral? I wouldn't put it past him. I even heard that Tito was selling Michael Jackson tee-shirts. Don't these people ever quit! RIP.
NxBigmouthery
Sep 4, 2009 8:24 AM CDT
'Funeral draws people who knew & loved the deceased...' What a scoop!
riffran
Sep 4, 2009 8:14 AM CDT
BFD plant his ass already

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