A funeral procession

A funeral procession, including a hearse carrying the body of Michael Jackson at center, arrives outside Staples Center for a memorial service for the pop star Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Members of the media work in front of the Staples Center during a memorial service for the late pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Paris Jackson, left, Prince Michael Jackson I and Prince Michael Jackson II

Paris Jackson, left, Prince Michael Jackson I and Prince Michael Jackson II on stage during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Andrae Crouch Singers

Andrae Crouch Singers open the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Paris Jackson speaks

Supported by her family, Paris Jackson speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

The funeral procession of Michael Jackson

The funeral procession of Michael Jackson arrives at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday July 7, 2009.

Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz

Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz sing "I'll Be There" at the memorial service for the late pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Musician Stevie Wonder

Musician Stevie Wonder performs at the memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Singer Lionel Richie performs at Michael Jackson's memorial

Singer Lionel Richie performs at Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The Jackson brothers

The Jackson brothers, from left: Randy, Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine and Tito, accompany the casket into the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Michael Jackson's casket

Michael Jackson's casket sits in front of the stage during his memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 7, 2009. (AP Photo)

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Brooke Shields, a friend of Mr. Jackson’s who spoke at the memoria

Mr. Jackson's children and family took the stage at the end of the service. Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter, tearfully told the crowd: "I just wanted to say, ever since I was born Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine."

Stevie Wonder performed during the memorial service.