Who was that guy laughing during the memorial?

Blog Guy, I’ve been watching the whole Michael Jackson saga unfold since he died two weeks ago.

What can you tell us about his father, Joe Jackson?

Well, there aren’t words to describe a parent’s loss of a son or daughter. Just look at Joe here, a few days before Michael’s death, so happy and full of joy, without a care in the…

Sorry to interrupt you, Blog Guy, but if you read the captions it looks like these photos of Joe were actually taken AFTER Michael’s death.

Um, oh. That’s different then, Isn’t it?

Yes, and in fact, these photos here were taken at a memorial service for Michael.

Then I guess there ARE words to describe a parent’s loss of a son or daughter, but I’d rather not use them here.

Above: Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson (L) receives a plaque during a memorial service in the singer’s home town of Gary, Indiana, July 10, 2009.

Right: Joe Jackson laughs with Gary Mayor Rudy Clay during the memorial service