Janet Jackson Honors Michael Jackson @ 2009 BET Awards
AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
A grief-stricken Janet Jackson appeared at the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The singing star brought fans a special message from her family in the wake death of her older brother Michael Jackson, who passed away suddenly last Thursday.
“My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was too painful,” a choked-up Janet told the audience.
“To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself thank you for your love and support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.”
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On June 28th 2009, Chelsey wrote:
This touched my heart, and I was shocked that she spoke! It brought tears to my eyes. It must have been so hard for her. My blessings to the Jackson family, We miss Michael more than ever, I will forever will and remain a HUGE fan. Rest In Peace Michael Jackson!!! MJ WILL NEVER DIE, HE’S A TRUE LEGEND NO ONE CAN EVER MEASURE UP TO!
On June 29th 2009, mary wrote:
Michael was a not just a Icon to most he was as well a family member. My family is deeply saddened and grief stricken. It feels like we have lost a family member. I can’t imagine life without him. But the show (life) must go on.
I hope that he is a boy now and he does not ever have to grow up. We miss you Peter Pan
Now you can fly, you can fly
As my sister says it can only get better from here. My heart and prayers go out to his family. We love and miss you MJ
Always and forever your #1 Fan
On June 29th 2009, Chrystal K. wrote:
This was so sad to watch.
On June 29th 2009, Cassie wrote:
OMG!! MY HEART GOES OUT TO JANET JACKSON AND THE JACKSON FAMILY SHE LOOKED SO PAINFUL, SO SAD NEVER SEEN HER LOOK SO HURT JANET AND MICHAEL WERE VERY CLOSE!! I WILL TRUELY MISS MICHAEL JACKSON, IM GLAD JANET SHOWED UP TO SHOW HER FANS THAT THEY ARE HANGING IN THERE!! SHE HAS SO MUCH CLASS! RIP “MJ”
On June 29th 2009, Carrie Prejean wrote:
We all really miss MJ. No one can ever replace him. He’s a legend. A pioneer. Family, friends, co-celebrity, fans we really want to do something for our beloved MJ and we are still in pain. I know and I feel Janet’s pain. Let’s all pray for MJ and the family he left.
On June 30th 2009, sanda wrote:
Wow…I am so sad watching this video…It is hard to watch it,it is very touching…Janet Jackson looked really sad.I feel so sorry about her and her family,must be really hard..I cried during her speech,very moving,indeed…R.I.P Michael Jackson,you truly were the king of pop…Much love from Croatia.God bless his sister and his family…
On June 30th 2009, Juanita wrote:
I’m so sorry for your lost janet. My heart goes out to you , your family, Michaels kids, his friends and fans all over the world. I cant stop crying and I am in pain too. I never met him but I was always fond of him and his music touched our souls deep to the core. I dedicate to Michael a song he once wrote called “GONE TOO SOON”. We will miss U Michael and know that U WILL NEVER BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE u ANYWHERE ! WE LOVE U. Rest now because in heaven U are safe from the media, the evil and the pains.
On June 30th 2009, Juanita wrote:
I feel so bad for him still and I still cant believe hes gone. I cant stop thinking of him and I still cant celebrate yet. I am still mourning for Michael and hope he is resting and finally at peace. Michael rocked all of our worlds and he will never be forgotten. I wish I can turn back the hands off time for him because I would do anything to bring him back. I believe he would have made the biggest comeback of all time as he usually did. God Bless his family and children. Janet honey I’m so sorry but U know that U were Mikes favorite and he loved U so much. he’s in a btter place now free from the media and bad talk. We loved him like family too. Your brother touched many lives across the world and We love him.
On June 30th 2009, Juanita wrote:
Now Michaels spirit gets to “Heal The World” and hopefully now he’s in a better place. I am so very sad and overwhelmed with grief. We lost a true legend and No one can do what Michael did for us. he was 1 in a million and nothing compares to him. Rest now Michael and fly high like Peter Pan. We will always remember U because we cant forget U. Again I’m so sorry this has happened and I pray that God help whomever is responsible for this tragic event. I also hope his fans dont catch him out because theres gonna be trouble…trouble.
On July 2nd 2009, tony wrote:
i almost cried ! alittle!!! damn!! i miss him.
On July 2nd 2009, Crystal D wrote:
DAMMMM MAN….I JUS CAN’T BELIEVE THAT MICHAEL JACKSON IS GONE…AN I DO AGREE WITH HIS DAD ALOT OF PPL AI’NT RECOGNIZE HIM UNTIL THIS HAPPENED N NOW HE’S BIGGER THAN EVER…BUT ITS ALOT OF THINGS ABOUT DIS CASE DAT PUZZLES ME FROM DA 911 CALL 2 PPL CLAIMING HE OVER DOSED ITS JUS ALOT…I JUS WANT PPL 2 LOOK AT ALL THE FACTS AND DON’T LOOK AT HIS DOWN FALLS BUT LOOK AT HIS LIFE HE LIVED AND WHAT JOY MICHAEL HAS BOUGHT U THRU HIS MUSIC AN JUS HIS PRESENCE HE WAS TRULY AN IDOL AND HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY…MY HEART GOES OUT 2 HIS FAMILY ESPECIALLY HIS 3 CHILDREN MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF
LOVE CECE
On July 2nd 2009, nynnc wrote:
Janet I respect the way you honored you brother. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong Janet. Michael is at peace now. This crazy world can no longer hurt him. The people around him cared more about what he could do for them rather than being real friends. His kids will need the support of the Jackson family.
On July 3rd 2009, cfogle wrote:
I was in tears when I heard of Michaels death. I was really hurt it felt like I lost my own family. That’s how much I love him. I feel for the jackson family, I really do but it’s one thing that concerns me. Why was Joe Jackson getting alot of praise? Can somebody please explain that to me because we all know what happen behind close doors.
On July 3rd 2009, amandactress wrote:
I will pray for Jackson’s family, especailly Michael’s kids, they needs our holy god to protect them and take care of them.
On July 10th 2009, adesiyan johnson,t. wrote:
we love you M,J,you are a legend that no one can never measure up to,then i pray to god to look after your children,MICHAEL WE ARE MISSING YOU,please come back to the WORLD,WE LOVE YOU ALL,MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.
On July 11th 2009, boi wrote:
i still cant believe he is gone but then again he was a legend on earth and he will be a bright shining star in heave may he rest in peace.love u lots.u wl finally rest in heaven knowin that no paparazzi will be following you and rest knowing that u did not only do a good job by giving us the music but u also were a good DAD and ur daugher said it all
On July 11th 2009, shawna perkins wrote:
i love you micheal jackson family i know is very hard with god all thing are possible i love may god bless you all .
On July 20th 2009, jmf wrote:
May God continue to touch the hearts of the family. You don’t have to worry about MJ he is in a better place and his soul lives for ever, and no matter what negative piture the meida tries to paint of him, he will always be a legend with a kind and concern heart for all. May you all fnd peace and solice in God and one another.
On August 11th 2009, ilka stevenson wrote:
i miss michael jackson so much. i love his songs.michael and janet is my favorite artists.
On August 19th 2009, Brooke wrote:
My thought of the Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, yes was a icon, legend, brilliant, a talented singer, the best dancer
of our time. He was more to me. Michael Jackson was like a God, no I didn’t say
he was god, I said he was like one. Why do I say this? I say this because people look up to him no matter what the situation is. If it is: movies, music, dances, love,
fatherhood, people look at him and say’’ Michael Jackson is best at this. He to me is
and always will be the best of him. And you critics who talk badly of him, oh
you better’’ Beat it’’, because I will go all the way to make you realize he was a great
man. Just because he is a great man, you don’t have the right to call him names, to
label him, or to group him in categories. Come on we are not in kindergarten. People
have asked me why do I stand up for Michael Jackson. I reply,’’ because we all
have our own problems, and Michael was accused of things before anyone knew him
or got the correct information. He is human, and can only take so much criticism
before explosion. If everyone is looking at Michael Jackson as a criminal, who will
stand up for him and tell how innocent he is even if proven guilty, or how much they
love him. Listen to all of Michael Jackson’s music, look at all of his photos, listen to the messages he is giving us. I think it is time to follow these messages. Look at
thriller, man in the mirror, black or white, and let’s stop being the Americans we are
and quit criticizing each other, stop the racism, stop the wars. Let us come together as
it was in the olden days, no not the gun fight times, but the time where a person of all
race, all ethnic groups, gay or straight, fat or not can walk past a grocery store and not
be looked at as if you might rob them, but to be invited in just to hang out with each
other. I am tired and upset with all human race, yes Michael may have died of an
overdose, but it is all of the stress, all of the criticism we said about him. Yes, we hurt
him, and we did cause this. Now we can’t look at him dance on the stage with his
gorgeous face of an angel, and watch him enjoy himself pleasing us. It is time for us to
come together and finish Michael’s dream to clean up the world, donate to charities,
not only donate money, but time, love, honesty, trust, and just help others. It is time
to stop thinking me, you but to think of others. I appreciate the hard work and effort
people take out of their time to make the world a better place to live. I believe besides
Martin Luther, Michael Jackson is the reason we are as close as we are today, no
need to stop, let’s keep getting closer to where we are full of love, not hate. Michael Jackson is My brother by God, and I love him.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson, sorry for your loss Jackson family, friends, and Michael’s fans.
Love Sincerely, Brooke
On August 19th 2009, Brooke wrote:
I LOVE and MISS Michael very much.
On August 19th 2009, Brooke wrote:
People have asked me why do I stand up for Michael, then they ask me if I am in love with him. I LOVE Michael and everything about him. And I know he is innocent
On August 19th 2009, Brooke wrote:
I think it is very important and was great that the siblings of Michael were able to express their feelings about their love for Michael as they spoke and sang songs that Michael sang, and expressed their most favorite moments with him. Janet and Paris were the two that stood out to me the most.
On August 24th 2009, D'eynise A.K.A D'ey-D'ey wrote:
I belive that Micheal Jackson was the greatest…The king of pop…And some people looked at him wrong because he was different.And I can’t belive he’s gone .He’s done so well since he was young and all his music met something he let his feelings out in his music ,…and I wish he had a better childhood with his father but hey that made Micheal who he is …..and I think his family shouln’t!!!!” Of been embrassed by him at all.Because I wouldn’t so what if he bleached himself who didn’t bleached theirself for real for real ,…. or his nose feel off and I’m NOT tryna be funny! He just wanted to be lefted alone he been picked with by his father almost all his life…And it’s ashame that people judged him and accused him for messing with a little boy and he Didn’t!!! .But hey who’s BAD lol ,..He was, and he will always live in my heart forever and my he rest in peace….And if he spoke of by anybody let it be good for God made him great….Love u Micheal.
On October 20th 2009, candy wrote:
I was when i saw janet talk up stage. I feel so sorry for her and all her family. i michael. His was the best. all haterz. i u MJ!!!!