Some of my favorite memories as a child was seeing my dad's face light up when he heard the Jackson 5 being played on the radio or CD. Suddenly from out of the depths of a very troubled man came this youthful vibrant boy who was happier than he ever was when he sang along to songs Michael sang as a young man as well. I knew. I just knew when I saw my dad respond to music that way that something was special about Michael Jackson. Through the years he continued to grow with me and my family. In the first grade my very first crush gave me a Michael Jackson necklace. When boom boxes became big Michael Jackson was my very first cassette tape. His lyrics influenced my inquisitive nature and when he became part of "We Are The World" in 1985 it changed my heart forever as I now inspire to be a part of the change in Africa. Last night when I heard of his passing I was listening to a particular song of his that says, "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make the change..." part of all the good in me is because of who he was and the good that he did and for that I am forever thankful.
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