Friday, June 26, 2009

We Are The World


..and we are in mourning for Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. Whatever your private opinions on their respective personal lives , one cannot deny the enormous impact each had in music and the arts. One death had been expected for months now as Farrah fought for her life against the dreaded cancer that invaded her body but never stole her indomitable fighting spirit. We watched from our arm chairs as she documented the realities of cancer. Many of us have seen this in our own families and it is without a doubt, one of our greatest fears. Farrah Fawcett stared back at that fear with dignity and a defiance that surpassed any role she ever played.
The shock of Michael Jackson's death rang around the world with the beat of disbelief and sadness. His music became the sound track of a generation and will remain his greatest legacy. The days ahead will be filled with the tears of their families and friends. The entire world aches for the loss of both of them .
Farrah's smile is gone from this earth and shines on a more heavenly plane. Whether you are black or white the sudden loss of a legend is a story still unfolding.
We are the world. We are sad and we are in pain.

1 comment:

Maria said...

Well put.

Her documentary really put things into perspective and how overwhelming this dreaded disease is. This is why we need to contribute to research and a cure. I do believe that one day cancer will be no more... it all starts with a single step.

God Bless Farrah and God Bless Michael who was my idol growing up in the 80's. I saved my allowance $$ for months when I was in high school to be able to go and see his concert.