Adventures in Grave Hunting has been covering a variety of Michael Jackson-related stories since the world was shocked and saddened by his untimely death on June 25, 2009. Here is a link to all posts tagged Michael Jackson.
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FAN INITIATIVE HISTORY
Right after Micheal's funeral, the Michael Jackson Fans of Southern California on Facebook (MJFSC) began making the extraordinary and loving commitment to accept mail from MJ fans around the world and deliver those items to Forest Lawn Glendale on the third day of each month.
This date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of Michael's funeral and entombment there on Sept. 3, 2009.
Kathy and Antoinette ~MJFSC's Feb. 2010 Visitation ~ photo by Lisa Burks
On April 26, 2010, differences between charter members of MJFSC resulted in a parting of ways between some core members and the creation of a new Facebook page titled The Official Michael Jackson Fans of Southern California plus a companion website at MJFSC.org.
Please visit their websites via links above for current mailing addresses and additional news & information.
Due to changes in my life I am no longer able to commit to documenting these monthly visits. Please visit my Flickr Album Collection and YouTube Channel for an archive of my past materials.
SUNFLOWERS FOR MICHAEL
Another wonderful initiative that I highly recommend is Sunflowers For Michael administered by Sandy Lee Scott. This awesome group has been delivering fresh sunflower arrangements to Michael on a monthly basis every fourth Friday since May 13, 2010 "in order to allow his fans a way to be close to him and hopefully bring some kind of closure and peace to their heart."
Along with gorgeous flower arrangements, they also deliver a collective card with personal messages from fans who have donated to the flower fund. If you'd like to participate, please visit their website at SunflowersForMichael.net for additional information and to see their stunning archive of photos and videos which document each delivery.
Planning to pay your respects to Michael? Read this post...
How to find the Holly Terrace patio at the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Glendale.
Please note: per the Jackson Family, you must be accompanied by a Jackson family member to gain access inside Holly Terrace to visit Michael's final resting place in person -- NO EXCEPTIONS.
Fans are allowed to visit the outdoor patio area and leave flowers and other mementos. Security will deliver items after the mausoleum and park closes.
Please do not block entry to the Holly Terrace doors. There are families with loved ones also interred inside the Great Mausoleum and they need to have respectful, unencumbered access. Thank you for your cooperation!
Additional Michael Jackson resources of importance that I've worked with and highly recommend:
MJ-Upbeat ~ Amazing resource including extensive list of relevant links.
Thank you Bonnie Lamrock!
Justice4MJ.com ~ Vital Cause! Thank you Erin Jacobs & Amy Kimes!
The Michael Jackson Empire ~ thank you, Elena!
Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait ~ I'm a Dot! Are you?
thank you so for the link on where to leave items of love to our beloved Angel Michael Jackson.
i got the address and link from a friend on The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait i plan to send some gifts from the heart for Michael Jackson i will be making them my self they mean more when you make them you're self. so that is what i plan to do for him.
thank you so to the Fans in California for being welling to to deliver them
much love to you guys
from the bottom of my heart to Michael's heart in Heaven
I love you Michael So Much it hurts
screen name on The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait is mrtlcrodriguez58
i am using the 58 from the from the year that Michael Jackson was born
Posted by: marta lucia rodriguez | Mar 29, 2010 at 19:36
You are so very welcome to the Swedish site about Michael Jackson!!
http://all.at/michaeljackson
L.O.V.E
Posted by: Michael Jackson Empire | Apr 24, 2010 at 19:08
thank you, Elena! *added* :)
Posted by: Lisa Burks | Apr 27, 2010 at 15:38
Hi Lisa !! Thankyou sooo much for reporting on fans' visits to Michael, and all those beautiful tributes … very emotional pictures …
Actually I'm a little disappointed because I didn't see my own card in the pictures you took on may 3rd, maybe it didn't make it to FL, because planes were not allowed to fly from Europe for a while (I'm french), and maybe that's why my card wasn't there on time … Maybe MJFSC fans will bring it there on june 3rd ? Or are they planning to go to FL only on june 25th ?
This is a glimpse of what my card looks like ;) :
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3354/formjp1.jpg
Thanks again dear Linda ! And I'm glad you're a "dot" on MJTP ! I'm a dot too ! (I'm josephine, dot #3303, and I'd love to add you, if you don't mind !)
L.O.V.E.
josephine
Posted by: josephine | May 05, 2010 at 05:03
Hi Josephine, I checked with Heidi who is the administrator of MJFSC where you sent your card and confirmed that she did not receive it as of 5/6 but having now been made aware of the situation will keep an eye out for it on your behalf. Two other MJ Fans have had the same problem with delivery in May so it looks to be a volcanic ash postal delivery issue that hopefully will be resolved for June. Thank you for your kind words regarding the coverage! :) Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Burks | May 07, 2010 at 14:38
Thank you very very much Lisa for checking !
L.O.V.E. you !!
josephine
Posted by: josephine | May 09, 2010 at 10:06
hi Lisa,
I visited Michael's final resting place Sunday May 15, 2010. I read your info about what to know before you go visit Forest Lawn. I got there around noon. No one was there. I was happy about that. I was able to mourn alone and quietly and I said a prayer. I read Lisa Marie's plea to all us Michael fans to please bring his favorite flowers (Sunflowers) because she felt there was too much empty space around him. That has always been my favorite flower too. So I bout three silk Sunflowers (giant ones) and made a nice bouquet in a vase and put tissue paper around it with ribbons all in yellow. To my surprise, there were tons of Sunflowers outside the doors. I was so tearful yet thankful at the same time. Later I found out that Jason Levin who owns a Sunflower shop (sunflowerguy.com) in San Diego, heard Lisa'a plea and decided to donate thousands of Sunflowers. When I got home I found his website and emailed him. His wife emailed me back. Anyway, I am so happy that I got to go. I took photos and video of the outside of my trip. I did not want to be disrespectful. I did notice that the security pulled up to look at me and left. They could see that I was being very quiet and respectful. Thanks for all the updates. I will be back there again.
Posted by: Janice | May 17, 2010 at 16:58
Thank you, Janice! I went of Friday and Saturday and took some photos of the flowers but haven't had a chance to do a post on it yet. You can see my photos here in the meantime:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisaburks
Posted by: Lisa Burks | May 17, 2010 at 18:20
Lisa, I and so glad your are keeping Micheal's name and face in the news. I just wish they would print more of the important things, rather than the lies they always seem to run. Michael was so much more than the news or tabloid media ever gave him credit for. I miss him sooo much.
Posted by: Karen Hagen | May 21, 2010 at 16:27
Cara Lisa,
cosa ci sai dire circa la notizia che non vogliono più che gli amici di Michael vadano a fare visita e portino fiori alla sua ultima casa proprio ora che si avvicina il 25 giugno ?
Sei preziosa, come sempre e, ti prego, continua a scrivere ciò che i tuoi occhi vedono e il tuo cuore sente a tutti noi che siamo lontani ... with love
Laura (italia)
Posted by: laura | May 31, 2010 at 17:51