"It is a very sad thing about Michael, but we must accept the fact that everyone has a time, and no one really knows how that time will come to an end. His death was very painful for me because it brought back the tradgedy of my son's death at the age of 41 nearly 5 years ago. My son, Tracy, had expressed to me that he couldn't sleep for almost 2 weeks prior, but I didn't think there was anything traumatic going on with him. He was seeing several doctors who were prescribing medication which I begged him not to take, but take it he continued to do. The night he went into a coma, he took some type of sleeping medication, which caused an aneurism in his brain. He never woke up from the coma. My heart aches for the family, especially the children and Michael's mother. I know the pain that can only be felt having had the experience. I pray for their acceptance of his death and for them to celebrate the gift of his life. My son gave me the title "Mother" and he is forever in my heart...so is Michael."

"As a Registered Nurse,one of my main tasks is to administer medication as per doctors orders. Everytime I give a patient medication,there is always the risk that they will have a negative reaction, and just because someone has taken that particular medication before does not mean there will be no reaction. People are so individual and depending on their health status and underlying health conditions ,tolerance of different medications can vary in the extreme. And we trust our doctors to prescribe the correct doses.
I am sorry to hear of your loss Paris,but with your loss carries a strong message to those in a similar situation to your son and this provides the opportunity to help others.
Yes the media are having a field day with Michael Jackson, as they do with any celebrity. I would think we would all remember the Princess Diana fiasco. Saddly, once in the public lime light,you are no longer your own person...you are owned and nothing is sacred. I am not a Michael Jackson fan,never have been,but I also respect the contributions he made to the entertainment industry and virtually changed the way music and dance were presented. It is a sad ending for anyone who has contributed in such a large volume to such a wide audience and to be honest, we will never know the truth of exactly what occurred on the day of his death. From a professional perspective, perhaps he had underlying,undiagnosed cardiac issues which were contraindicated for the particular medication he was on...perhaps he just had a violent reaction to what he had taken or perhaps God just wanted him home. Either way the result is the same and I am sure he now has the peace he has always craved."

"As a Registered Nurse,one of my main tasks is to administer medication as per doctors orders. Everytime I give a patient medication,there is always the risk that they will have a negative reaction, and just because someone has taken that particular medication before does not mean there will be no reaction. People are so individual and depending on their health status and underlying health conditions ,tolerance of different medications can vary in the extreme. And we trust our doctors to prescribe the correct doses.
I am sorry to hear of your loss Paris,but with your loss carries a strong message to those in a similar situation to your son and this provides the opportunity to help others.
Yes the media are having a field day with Michael Jackson, as they do with any celebrity. I would think we would all remember the Princess Diana fiasco. Saddly, once in the public lime light,you are no longer your own person...you are owned and nothing is sacred. I am not a Michael Jackson fan,never have been,but I also respect the contributions he made to the entertainment industry and virtually changed the way music and dance were presented. It is a sad ending for anyone who has contributed in such a large volume to such a wide audience and to be honest, we will never know the truth of exactly what occurred on the day of his death. From a professional perspective, perhaps he had underlying,undiagnosed cardiac issues which were contraindicated for the particular medication he was on...perhaps he just had a violent reaction to what he had taken or perhaps God just wanted him home. Either way the result is the same and I am sure he now has the peace he has always craved."

"I agree with all of you. I believe it was just Michael's time to go and find rest and peace. I remember standing by my son's bed, holding his hand, talking to him. The doctor had said there was no hope, but still I was holding on to my faith in a compassionate God. Nevertheless, I told my son that if he would be more peaceful and happy going, not to worry about me or anyone, to just let go...and he did. He was so many wonderful things, like Michael, writer, musician, artist, video gamer, clay-mation creator, poet, beloved husband, father, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, loyal friend, and child of God. He gave his family and his world all that he had to give, and then it was time to move on. We will all have to face that moment one day, and I want to go the same way...without notice or strain; as the brief flare of a candle light, and then no more. Thank you all for your compassion and love."

"I agree with you, Silvershaman, in your analysis of the media. It appears that their only interest is in ratings and the almighty dollar. For those of us who are perceptive, their influence is miniscule, but those who believe everything they read and see as gospel, it can be devastating to the intended victim. Michael was one of those victims; however, we must also hold him responsibile for his own actions. If there was no fire, there could be no smoke. Not saying he committed any crimes against children, but because of his determination to include and have children in too close a proximity to himself and his bedroom, the rumors continued to fly. Regardless of his personal views, once bitten by the snake, one should guard themselves from being bitten again. He did not, and paid a heavy price for the hint of impropriety. We will never know the truth; the only thing we are sure of was his talent...his God-given gift of entertaining. In that, he had no equal, and in that is where we should place our memory of him. The positive things he did and sang about is more of his legacy than the mistakes he made. We have all fallen short , and "there but for the grace of God go I.""