Yesterday, the Apollo Theater held a special public memorial for Michael Jackson. Thousands filled the sidewalks in front and around the Apollo. Groups of fans were let into the Apollo to see the video tribute to the King of Pop.
Due to the masses of people who showed up, vehicular and pedestrian traffic in front of the Apollo had to be stopped. Many never made it into the Apollo as the line was shut down around 8 PM. But many never had any intentions of going inside the Apollo. They were happy just being amongst the people on 125th street remembering Michael Jackson.
Denzel from Brooklyn New York
There was Brooklyn resident Denzel, who stood across the street from the Apollo holding up his picture of Michael Jackson and himself taken 30 years ago. Born in Trinidad, Denzel knew the promoters who arranged to have the Jackson Five in Trinidad. He had many pictures and had given them away, but the picture of him and Michael is the only one he kept. Denzel says of Michael,” he was a wonderful, cool guy.”
Michael Jackson touched the heart of Denzel and so many others for so long. It will be hard for people to say goodbye. The man that rushed back to pay his respect to The Godfather James Brown-Michael Jackson, many will be rushing to pay their respect to you.
Bronx resident holds up Jackson 5 album cover
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