to vote for a president of color to be the president of the United States of America. Michael did that," said civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton.

One of the high points of the emotional service was the performance by Stevie Wonder who sang 'Never Dreamed You’d

Leave in Summer', which left many fans in tears. "This is a moment that I wished I didn’t live to see come. But as much as I can say that and mean it, I do know that God is good. And I do know that as much as we may feel that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more," said Wonder.

Grammy winning John Mayer took to the stage with a guitar rendition of 'Human Nature' while 'Dream Girls' star Jennifer Hudson who is expecting her first child gave her first performance in months singing, "Will You Be There".

R&B sensation Usher performed 'Gone Too Soon' from Jackson’s Dangerous album, serenading the star's casket.

Actress Brooke Shields who was a close friend of the pop legend fought back tears saying," Both of us needed to be adults very early,when we were together we were two kids having fun. He was honest, pure, non jaded , a lover of life."

Jermaine Jackson took to the stage with the rendition of 'Smile', remembering his younger brother.

As the star-studded tribute to the King of Pop concluded with 'We Are The World' the entire family of Jackson took to the stage.

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