Fans in Jackson's Ind. hometown mourn pop star

Wearing Michael Jackson T-shirts and listening to hits like "Billie Jean," dozens of fans gathered at the late pop icon's boyhood home in Gary, Ind., on Tuesday, the day of his star-studded memorial in Los Angeles.

[A big fan in Canada]

This poem was givin to me when my father passed.
(To those I love and those who love me)
When I am gone,release me;let me go,
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears;
be happy we had so many years.
I gave you my love-you can only quess how
much you gave me in happiness.
I thank-you for the love you each have shown;
but now, it is time I traveel alone.
So,grieve a while for me,if grieve you must,
then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that we musy part,
so bless the memories with your heart.
I won't be far awayfor life goes on;
so if you need me,call; and I will come.
Though you can't see me or touch me I'll
be near,and if you listen with your heart,
you'll hear all my love around you soft and dear
and then,when you must come this way alone,
I with a smile and wave
"Welcome Home"
with a smile and wave

[charlotte]

what did michael jackson do for gary answer me that

[hoosier2]

I don't think anything, he was only 6 or 7 when they made it big. So most of his life was in CA. And he didn't HAVE to do anything ya know.