Dear Michael,
I’ve been frantically trying to piece together the holes in this puzzle. I have been hopping from being delighted with some news to thoroughly depressed with others. I have never been so confused keeping up with the ideas of others and managing the reports in the media. I have come across malicious imposters preying on the grieving of weak souls. No matter how much ridicule I got from others, I continued my search because I felt some peculiar feeling that everything was not what it seemed to be.
Now, I have never met you, but from what I gather I can tell that you are a phenomenal person. I would have never even thought of researching you if it wasn’t for your ‘death’ because of the absurd media reports throughout the years. I am half of your age, but you are truly an inspiration to me. An inspiration not only in music/video, but in achievements in life. Though death, you realize the ‘would haves, could haves, should haves…’.
Your character is truly unique and will never be duplicated. Your words, videos, music, kind personality are all inspirational. Your concerns for humanity were exceptional. Your movements were so fluid. You seem to be a genuinely magnificent father (heck I wish you were my father!). Without your death “prod”, I wouldn’t have come across any of this. Although it has brought me pain and frustration, it was well worth this realization, and I hope your legacy does indeed spur reforms in music/video/media/charities.
I’m not going to pretend like I know you because I don’t. I don’t know you, but from what I see, many things in your life were tearing you apart. False statements from the media seemed to be fueling intense fires! I can’t believe people are so cruel! I can’t believe how some people will hurt others for financial gain. It’s just so cruel… I’m so sorry you had to suffer for doing what you love. I admire your strength though all of the pains and abuse that you have endured in your life. Even though people were vindictive to you, you managed to help others!
It must be extremely rough for you right now. I hope you aren’t alone wherever you are at. I hope you can at least contact your children and family by phone each day. I hope you are still watching over them. Sunny days may not be far away. I hope you –do not- make a comeback if it will only bring you additional grief and pain. I hope you finally get to enjoy whatever it is you like doing — in peace. Whether you are alive or not, I hope you find happiness.
I see hints to this mystery everywhere. Whether they are intentional or not.. I am not sure. However, I think I have found my answers. I don’t want to keep probing deeper especially if you don’t want to be found to begin with! You will be remembered as an extraordinary entertainer and humanitarian. Thank you for all that you have given to us. I wish I could come up with something that we can give to you. All I could think of was this measly letter and correcting my friends/family if they say anything negative about you.
Love always and forever,
Renee M. (Nala, annonymous25)