August 25, 2009 marks the 8th anniversary of singer Aaliyah’s tragic death. Aaliyah along with pilot Luis Morales III and her entourage Eric Forman, Anthony Dodd, Scott Gallin, Douglas Kratz, Christopher Maldonado, Keith Wallace and Gina Smith were killed after their plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas. Aaliyah had finished shooting her video “Rock the Boat.”
At the tender age of 22 Aaliyah accomplished more than an average person accomplishes in a lifetime. Sometimes I wonder what the music industry would be like today if Aaliyah was still alive. Even after her passing her music still remains relevant today. Though, Aaliyah is no longer with us physically she remains in our hearts and her music will live on forever.
In memory of Aaliyah I am posting some of my favorite videos.
Michael Jackson’s autopsy report concluded that the late pop singer died from “lethal levels” of propofol in addition to two sedatives which were administered by his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray. Dr. Murray is now the target of a manslaughter investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Here is how the Associated Press is reporting the news:
“According to the document, Murray said he’d been treating Jackson for insomnia for about six weeks with 50 milligrams of propofol every night via an intravenous drip. But he said he feared Jackson was forming an addiction to the anesthetic, which is normally used in hospitals only, and was attempting to wean his patient by lowering the dose to 25 milligrams and adding the sedatives lorazepam and midazolam.”
“That combination succeeded in helping Jackson sleep two days prior to his death, so the next day, Murray told detectives he cut off the propofol — and Jackson fell asleep with just the two sedatives.”
Janet Jackson made a special appearance at the 2009 BET awards to speak about Michael’s passing on behalf of the Jackson family. Spoken with grace and class Janet thanked the fans for their support during her family’s time of grief. She also made it a point to express that Michael is our icon but to the Jacksons he is family. I commend Janet for speaking to the world because it took alot of strength and courage. We at Cherry Connect stand behind you Janet and we’re praying for the Jackson family.
It is with great sadness to report that Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009.
It still feels so unreal that a true icon would pass away so suddenly. Michael Jackson is someone who you would NEVER think would die. It was almost as if he was immortal.
Rather than mourn his death we must continue to celebrate his life. Regardless of how the media negatively portrayed him NO ONE can deny his musical accomplishments and how he touched so many lives around the world. This is a man who set musical standards and broke down barriers. His light will always shine and his music will live on forever. We will ALWAYS love Michael Jackson. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family at this time.
We at Cherry Connect also send our condolences to the family of Farrah Fawcett.
