If there is anyone that can make you dream and wonder about success and fame and joy..that person would be Michael Jackson. As a child growing up in Hamilton, nobody affected me like the King of Pop. I enjoyed watching reruns of his Jackson 5 television program and always wanted to grow up to be like Mike. When Thriller came out my world transformed immediately. The way he moved, his voice, his style, and tremendous charisma had me daydreaming of one day meeting him or dancing in his videos, wearing his signature coats and glove. Being fsacinated by this truly one of a kind individual gave me a lot of hope over the years when I went through my own trauma. Each song He sings holds such significanse in various times of my life, good and bad. I backed him up when they said so much against him. I felt for him because he never had a normal childhood. Who know if he really wanted the fame but I am glad that he became the iconic figure he is. I am saddened at his untimely Death Today at the age of 50..June 25 2009.., and I am somewhat still in disbelief. As I am watching Headline news , I feel overwhemled and want to cry. I don't cry, but he has been nothing but a positive force in my life. I guess as a person from the outside looking in, knowing only what we have seen and heard over the years through the media is probably better than knowing him in person. Having never been to a concert by him and never seeing him at any range in person., This man remains Godlike to me. I want to make myself clear..He has made such a profound impact in so many lives and I find that truly to be a blessing on his part. God gave us a gift and now needs him somewhere else...God bless the Jackson family and thank you for a gift never to be seen again in my lifetime. Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009