Paris Jackson bids a tearful farewell to her father

One of the few parts of the Michael Jackson memorial that was genuine and made me cry was his daughter’s simple, tearful goodbye.

Paris, the King of Pop’s second child, joined the late pop icon’s siblings on stage at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Tuesday to pay an emotional farewell to her father.

The 11-year-old said: “Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best daddy ever, and I just want to say I love him so much.”

She was then escorted back to her seat by her aunt Janet Jackson with the rest of the family following as a picture of the young Jackson family appeared on a big screen and Michael’s coffin was wheeled out of the venue.

The singer’s brother Jermaine also spoke for his family and thanked those who attended.

“On behalf of my family and friends I’d like to thank everyone for coming out. We thank you, that’s all I can say, we thank you very much,” said Jermaine

Michael’s brother Marlon spoke about his deceased brother’s struggle to live a normal life amid fame and dysfunction.

“I stand here trying to find words of comfort… trying to find why the Lord has taken our brother after such a short time on Earth. Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone… you have finished your work here on Earth, and the Lord has called for you to come home with him… I have one request, Michael, one request. I would like for you to give our brother, my twin brother, Brandon, a hug from me,” said Marlon (his twin, Brandon, was stillborn).