'He changed my life': Michael Jackson fans pay tribute to pop star 15 years after his death

It was an emotional atmosphere as several dozen fans from all over the globe gathered on Tuesday, June 25, to pay their tribute to pop icon Michael Jackson on the 15th anniversary of his passing.
Special flower arrangements from China, Ireland, Italy, and Iran adorned the entrance to Forest Lawn’s Great Mausoleum, where the music icon was laid to rest in 2005.
Photos of the late musician aligned the pathway with many personalized messages reading “We miss you” and “We Love You.”
Event organizer Mother Diva praised the turnout, saying for her, it was important for the event to reflect the transcending effect Jackson had on the world, transforming the lives of many.
Over the years, many fans have marked June 25 as a yearly event on their calendars. Theresa Buyco has been flying in from Alberta, Canada, during the last few years to pay tribute to her favorite musician.
“I changed my life through Michael Jackson. I got my citizenship in Canada because of him. When I started to idolize him and study him, he changed me,” she said.
The event marked a significant milestone, as the Mayor of Glendale, California, Elen Asatryan, officially recognized June 25th as the official Michael Jackson remembrance day in the city.
Despite the heat, fans trickled in and waited in line outside the mausoleum, with most sharing memories. Some even dressed like the King of Pop in memory of him.
“He's truly going to be the one and only king of pop, and nobody can touch that,” said Lionel Taplin. -Report from Reuters
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[@melindacajontoy5145]

The King of Pop music Michael Jackson 👑 his legacies, all his song will never be forget ❤❤❤

[@JulietteTuekam]

Love you Michael. You're the best of the best. The king of pop.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsLEMO]

the loyalty forever to Michael ... 🩶👑

[@eileenbautista8824]

He changed my life too. I am sure he changed the lives of millions of people for many reasons. He was a Hero to many, many people. He was the survivor of child abuse, He had an incredible work ethic, He was a soft-spoken celebrity, He was a devoted family member, He and this brothers as the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons broke racial barriers, He paved the way for African-Americans to have their picture on magazine covers (that had never been done before), He paved the way for African-Americans to have their videos and songs played on National TV channels like MTV (that had never been done before) (Billie Jean & Thriller, etc.) He grew up with a 1960's vibe and he kept all those messages that were spread by young people at the time: love, flower power, caring, empathy, black power, unity, ecology, mother earth; He broke so many records, He received hundreds of awards, His songs were all about love, caring, the earth, human beings, emotions, the force, meaning, knowing; He travelled the world and visited hundreds of countries, He met millions of people who were different from him but he understood their humanity, He truly wanted to unite the world and to change the world and he did. People learned positive ways of living from Michael. But mostly they learned about LOVE. As he would say, "I love you more" or "I love you most". RIP Michael. I hope I will meet you one day.

[@ANITACHEONG-em8mt]

❤

[@MJLover123]

We love you michael

[@KatarinaZizicova]

FOREVER MISSED AND LOVED!!❤ GOD BLESS YOU, I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!❤RIP❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭🖐🖐

[@naomijewels8541]

RIP Michael Jackson. ❤❤❤😢😢

[@Reign-iu4bu]

Until now I miss you Michael 😢

[@marialuisagalassidemiranda7634]

❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jamais sera esquecido!!!!

[@MJVideosSylvieB777]

Michael is eternal in our heart 🙏💝🙏🦋🕊💝🎉

[@majedalmkary1531]

RIP IN PEACE MICHAEL JACKSON King of hearts ❤

[@ANITACHEONG-em8mt]

25th June... Michael remembrance day and world vitiligo day recognised by United Nation. Truly a remarkable unique gifted kind-hearted human being and humanitarian charitable champion and ongoing. An inspiration to be honoured and treasure for always. Love and to be loved. Praise for humanity. God bless.

[@markherron1407]

Michael Jackson is 10 of HEARTS 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜and a version of King Louis II of Bavaria the SWAN KING REST IN POWER Blessings and HUGS! 👑💜

[@charliered420]

hee hee

[@LifeWithEmelyn]

We love you MJ FOREVER ❤

[@ChantalBithum]

Forever Michael ♥️

[@ErikaTorres-ck8xg]

We miss you and love you the king of pop forever.❤