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"He is the most creative person of this generation and needs to be memorialized as such. When eulogized, especially by the press, I pray his many talents will outshine his difficulties in life. May the pundits and paparazzi leave him alone. May he rest in peace."
--Gaye Adegbalola, performer with Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women"Michael Jackson was wildly, sometimes threateningly, eccentric. But he changed the music world irrevocably, and after the recent election of our president, Jackson's anthem, 'Black or White,' seems even more meaningful. We will probably never stop talking about him."
--Cheryl Huff, assistant professor, Germanna Community College"I was always saddened at the path his life took in the passing years with all the allegations that were out there. He never seemed happy and took an odd path with his looks and appearance. I choose to remember the sheer genius in his music and the energy in his performances. For that alone, he is legendary."
--Shelley Jordan, local fan