Michael Jackson's Children Attend Memorial

Posted Tuesday July 7, 2009 8:51 PM GMT

Taking the stage in honor of their late father, Michael Jackson's children made an appearance at Staples Center on Tuesday (July 7).

Joined by siblings Prince Michael and Prince Michael II, Paris Jackson gave an impromptu speech following a performance of the song “Heal the World.”

Fighting tears, she told the crowd, “I just want to say ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. And I just want to say I love him so much.”

Getting a big hug from her aunt, Janet Jackson, the family then left the stage - ending the public tribute which lasted just over two hours.

From there, the Jackson family headed to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for lunch, then planning to make their way to the burial site.

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