I just sent a lengthy Email with my condolences and heartfelt thoughts not only for Michael but now for Kelland as well.
I'm so sad today - and sad for you as well. Genuinely.
Since I just found this website today for the very first time, I wanted to share some of what's been pent up in me ever since I heard about this tragedy years ago, but had no way or means to convey my feelings & sympathies to you and his bandmembers.
Now I regret that I didn't find you in time to reach Kelland to share my love and concerns with him over his son. I had suffered from crippling suicidal depression at the same time Michael was going through his in 1997 (which I wasn't aware of at that time). But I would have loved to be able to share with Kelland about how depression affects your mind and emotions - how it happens and how it leads you as it progresses... and that those closest to you honestly have nothing to do with it and really can't change it (and hopefully don't take it personally); it's a process that has to be worked through yourself despite all the love you're given from family & friends.
After suffering from it for one year and understanding it, I have a deeper sympathy and love for Michael and what he may have been going through.
I am in tears after reading all the many entries and loving sentiments given for Michael. It's so beautiful and so very sad at the same time.
I love that this website was provided - it's extremely well presented, beautifully done and deeply touching and I'm grateful that you have provided it for us to celebrate and reflect on Michael's life. Keeping Him Close And Alive.
It's amazing that in being just a distant fan of Michael's/INXS' from the USA, (growing up with them on MTV and enjoying my “prime” in the more carefree 80's/90's) that I could be so heavily impacted by people I've never personally met. How they can play such a big part in your life without you even realizing it.
**I will never, ever forget the very first time their debut video aired on the ever popular MTV,“The One Thing” (when MTV used to be good *wink) - I KNEW right then that they were going to be huge here in the U.S. I was right! Not long after that, “Don't Change” aired and they cranked out one fantastic hit after another ever since.
The key to success on MTV back then was that even if a band couldn't carry a tune if they're lives depended on it, if just one of the band members was gorgeous, IT DIDN'T MATTER what they played - we wanted more *grin.
But Michael/INXS had the whole package: coolness, style, genuine God-given talent, intelligence and looks.
They were even able to sound great in concert which is very rare - I can only think of a handful of bands that can pull off sounding strong (not being winded, etc.) and staying in tune live - and Aerosmith is one of them.
They were in a league of their own! I also loved their range of instruments - which included the harmonica and saxophone. Amazing & awesome talents.
My friends and I fell in love with every song they created (and were extremely angry at unfair and falsely cruel media/press - God only knows the full damage the media creates to celebrities in it's hatefulness) and we'll never forget the great times we had during their brilliant career.
Very fond memories.
One of my favorite songs they ever made is “The Gift” - and they've sure given me a great gift through what they gave of themselves - by way of their time, hard work, perseverance and dedication.
I'd also like to say that I'm deeply indebted to you all for being thoughtful enough at the funeral service and throughout this website to include and acknowledge the deep love and heavy loss felt by Michael's fan base as well - those who loved everything about him and his beauty (both inside and out).
Thank you for including the people like me who weren't able to speak or be present in his life personally and who admired and respected him equally; in different aspects.
I truly wish that I was able to experience knowing him personally; he sounds like a wonderful, loving, polite, sensitive and thoughtful human being - I think anyone who knew him personally was blessed in this life. I would be thankful for that alone.
I at least have his forever powerful music that I continue to faithfully listen to and love and I'm grateful for that.
He truly did SHINE and I wish I could thank him personally for his influence.
There's just so much I feel and wish to express to you (and even his bandmembers if I could ever find an address for them) in more detail - but please know that you are all in my heart and prayers as another human being that cares and hurts when you hurt. Especially today as you give your loving respects to Kelland.
I pray that one day this world could be the place that Michael wished it was: full of true peace and love for one another.
May Michael and Kelland experience eternal peace together in each other's company.
Love and Peace to you all,
Nadiine
Cal. USA
I'm so sad today - and sad for you as well. Genuinely.
Since I just found this website today for the very first time, I wanted to share some of what's been pent up in me ever since I heard about this tragedy years ago, but had no way or means to convey my feelings & sympathies to you and his bandmembers.
Now I regret that I didn't find you in time to reach Kelland to share my love and concerns with him over his son. I had suffered from crippling suicidal depression at the same time Michael was going through his in 1997 (which I wasn't aware of at that time). But I would have loved to be able to share with Kelland about how depression affects your mind and emotions - how it happens and how it leads you as it progresses... and that those closest to you honestly have nothing to do with it and really can't change it (and hopefully don't take it personally); it's a process that has to be worked through yourself despite all the love you're given from family & friends.
After suffering from it for one year and understanding it, I have a deeper sympathy and love for Michael and what he may have been going through.
I am in tears after reading all the many entries and loving sentiments given for Michael. It's so beautiful and so very sad at the same time.
I love that this website was provided - it's extremely well presented, beautifully done and deeply touching and I'm grateful that you have provided it for us to celebrate and reflect on Michael's life. Keeping Him Close And Alive.
It's amazing that in being just a distant fan of Michael's/INXS' from the USA, (growing up with them on MTV and enjoying my “prime” in the more carefree 80's/90's) that I could be so heavily impacted by people I've never personally met. How they can play such a big part in your life without you even realizing it.
**I will never, ever forget the very first time their debut video aired on the ever popular MTV,“The One Thing” (when MTV used to be good *wink) - I KNEW right then that they were going to be huge here in the U.S. I was right! Not long after that, “Don't Change” aired and they cranked out one fantastic hit after another ever since.
The key to success on MTV back then was that even if a band couldn't carry a tune if they're lives depended on it, if just one of the band members was gorgeous, IT DIDN'T MATTER what they played - we wanted more *grin.
But Michael/INXS had the whole package: coolness, style, genuine God-given talent, intelligence and looks.
They were even able to sound great in concert which is very rare - I can only think of a handful of bands that can pull off sounding strong (not being winded, etc.) and staying in tune live - and Aerosmith is one of them.
They were in a league of their own! I also loved their range of instruments - which included the harmonica and saxophone. Amazing & awesome talents.
My friends and I fell in love with every song they created (and were extremely angry at unfair and falsely cruel media/press - God only knows the full damage the media creates to celebrities in it's hatefulness) and we'll never forget the great times we had during their brilliant career.
Very fond memories.
One of my favorite songs they ever made is “The Gift” - and they've sure given me a great gift through what they gave of themselves - by way of their time, hard work, perseverance and dedication.
I'd also like to say that I'm deeply indebted to you all for being thoughtful enough at the funeral service and throughout this website to include and acknowledge the deep love and heavy loss felt by Michael's fan base as well - those who loved everything about him and his beauty (both inside and out).
Thank you for including the people like me who weren't able to speak or be present in his life personally and who admired and respected him equally; in different aspects.
I truly wish that I was able to experience knowing him personally; he sounds like a wonderful, loving, polite, sensitive and thoughtful human being - I think anyone who knew him personally was blessed in this life. I would be thankful for that alone.
I at least have his forever powerful music that I continue to faithfully listen to and love and I'm grateful for that.
He truly did SHINE and I wish I could thank him personally for his influence.
There's just so much I feel and wish to express to you (and even his bandmembers if I could ever find an address for them) in more detail - but please know that you are all in my heart and prayers as another human being that cares and hurts when you hurt. Especially today as you give your loving respects to Kelland.
I pray that one day this world could be the place that Michael wished it was: full of true peace and love for one another.
May Michael and Kelland experience eternal peace together in each other's company.
Love and Peace to you all,
Nadiine
Cal. USA