Emotional Jackson Memorial Service

(MYFOX NATIONAL) - An emotional star-studded tribute to Michael Jackson has concluded at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. The event was attended by thousands and watched by millions worldwide.

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The Jackson family took the stage at the end of the service, singing "We Are the World" and "Heal the World" with members of Jackson's "This is It" tour musicians.

The service was full of touching moments -- Mariah Carey sang "I'll Be There," a song that she famously covered in 1992; Brooke Shields fought tears when speaking of her close friendship with Jackson; Jermaine Jackson sang one of Jackson's favorite songs, "Smile"; and Usher knelt by the side of Jackson's mother, Katherine, after singing Jackson's "Gone Too Soon."

But the most touching moment for many viewers was when Jackson's daughter, Paris-Michael, bravely stood at the microphone and said, "Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. I just wanted to say I love him so much."

After the service, the Jackson family and invited guests convened at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Officials also released Jackson's death certificate later in the day. The cause of death is listed as "deferred." Police and coroner's officials continue to probe what killed the 50-year-old singer on June 25. The document doesn't state where Jackson will buried.

Earlier in the day, the Jackson family attended a private ceremony at Forest Lawn cemetery in the Hollywood Hills. TMZ.com reports that there is still a lot of uncertainty as to where Michael Jackson will be buried. They say that the casket will not go back to Forest Lawn. If a casket is seen going back there, it's a decoy.

Fans were given a program book upon entering the arena , but one was also available for purchase. Jackson memorabilia continues to be a hot commodity, with some people illegally selling merchandise .

In addition to many TV stations who broadcast the service live, Web sites also streamed the event and caused few hiccups. Thousands also watched the service at movie theaters around the country .

Below is a recap of all of the speakers and performers at the Michael Jackson memorial service.

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MYFOX LIVE BLOGS THE MEMORIAL SERVICE

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+ The screen in the area has a photo of Jackson that says "I'm alive and I'm here forever" as the memorial service concludes.

+ Pastor Lucious W. Smith is providing some closing remarks. "He was always imitated, but never duplicated."

+ The casket is being taken out of the arena as Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" plays. FOX 11 reporter Lisa Breckenridge reports on Twitter that many in the audience began to cry after hearing Jackson's daughter, Paris, speak.

+ Jackson's daughter, Paris-Michael, said, "Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. I just wanted to say I love him so much."

+ Jermaine Jackson is thanking the crowd. Marlon Jackson said, "I hurt. I stand here trying to find words of comfort, solace, trying to understand why the Lord has taken our brother to return home from such a short time on Earth. Michael, when you left us, a part of me went with you and a part of you will live forever within me. But also a part of you will live forever within all of us. Michael, I will treasure the good times, the fun we had, singing, dancing, laughing."

+ Kenny Ortega, one of the producers of the memorial service, is presenting the musicians from "This is It," Jackson's series of London concerts that were to take place this summer. They are singing "We Are The World." The Jackson family and all of the participants of the memorial service join in the singing. The group then sings "Heal the World."

+ "Britain's Got Talent" finalist Shaheen Jafargholi is singing his renditon of "Who's Lovin' You."

+ A video is being shown of the Jackson 5 singing "Who's Lovin' You." Smokey Robinson who wrote the song then took the stage and recalls when he first met the Jackson 5. "This boy cannot possibly be 10 years old...I couldn't believe that someone that young could have that much feeling and soul."

+ Usher is singing Michael Jackson's "Gone Too Soon." At the end, he broke down in tears.

+ Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas said, "We understand the Constitution. We understand law. And we know people are innocent until proven otherwise. So I come to thank you, for many people don't understand the hearts of entertainers. They don't know how big their hearts are."

+ Martin Luther King III said Jackson "constantly challenged us to do our best...Michael Jackson was truly the best of what he was."

+ Jermaine Jackson is singing "Smile."

+ Brooke Shields said of Jackson, "We had a bond and maybe it was because we both understood what it was like to be in the spolight at a very young age...Both of us needed to be adults very early. But when we were together, we were two little kids having fun."

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