Michael Jackson public funeral (23 images)

Supported by family members, daughter Paris Jackson speaks during the conclusion of the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. The "King of Pop" died in Los Angeles on June 25 at age 50. (UPI Photo Photo/Kevork Djansezian/Pool)

Singer Smokey Robinson speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. The "King of Pop" died in Los Angeles on June 25 at age 50. (UPI Photo Photo/Mark Terrill/Pool)

John Mayer performs during a memorial service for music legend Michael Jackson, at Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. The "King of Pop" died in Los Angeles on June 25 at age 50. (UPI Photo Photo/Gabriel Bouys/Pool)

Kobe Bryant (R) and Magic Johnson speak on stage during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009.The "King of Pop" died in Los Angeles on June 25 at age 50. (UPI Photo Photo/Kevork Djansezian/Pool)