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Statement to Indian Ocean Earthquake Victims

Date confirmed on “MJJSource” (archived)

Michael Jackson, statement, “MJJSource” (January 4, 2005) (archived)

My family and I would like to send our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and loved ones of those who recently perished from the horrific earthquake and tsunami, which swept through Indonesia, Asia, India, Somalia and other countries.

Our love is also being sent to those who have miraculously survived this tragedy and to those who are so courageously on-site, helping to spearhead the relief efforts.  We pray for your strength, your safety and the success of your life-saving missions of love.

Words cannot adequately express the shock, horror and grief we’ve felt, while watching news reports which have captured the massive devastation and despair.  It has been especially painful for me, as I have visited these areas many times and I remember the love, kindness and warmth of the people I met there.

I would like to encourage all of my friends, and fans, to contribute to agencies and organizations assisting in these efforts.  In times like these, we need each other... we must bond together in spirit and in service.

God Bless.

Sincerely,

Michael Jackson