Memories of Michael;
“I was two years-old when Thriller dropped. I have been shown photos (and doctor bills) of me twisting my knee when I was three years old in hopes to get that dance move right. And I recall a “big kid” showing me how to moonwalk in kindergarden.
We never gave into idolizing him as the King of Pop. We never engaged in heated arguments with anyone about his child molestation allegations for which he was acquitted. He was one of the most talented artists and his music helped my father and I bond. Now as an adult, I still consider Michael Jackson’s music is still a part of our relationship.
For that, I would keep myself from laughing at jokes targeting the pop artist. I wouldn’t engage in any negative conversations about him our of respect for the bond between my father and I. And out of the same respect and love for MJ’s music, I was the child who raised his glove with the rest at the concert at the Capital Centre back in the day. I’m the one at weddings and other celebrations imitating Michael Jackson’s dance moves.”
