Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tools

City Wide Candlelight Vigil for Michael Jackson

Maria Jones

Tuesday night in Columbus nearly 2-thousand fans paid tribute to Pop Icon Michael Jackson in a city-wide candlelight vigil. Many said they came to pay their respects and honor his legacy. The event was organized by local radio stations 98-point-3 The Beat, Sunny 100 and Magic 101-point-3. Organizers gave out 1400 Hundred Candles before running out. Many sang songs in tribute, and shared their thoughts about his legendary career. Alan Quin/Clear Channel Radio told News 38, “We decided we had to do something to honor Michaels incredible impact, in the musical world and in you’re world and in my world. And in all of our worlds, black, white, green, yellow he had an impact on everyone of us. And this is a way to get the community together and just kind of celebrate Michaels Music.” Taeisha Brown attended vigil, “Just the songs, just him in person, his love for people and for kids.” ”I came out today, because I love Michael Jackson. He’s a great musician and the King of Pop,” Ashton Maxwell added. The official vigil was sponsored by P-Tap, Uptown Columbus, the Business Improvement District and Clear Channel Radio.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 1000 Characters Left

WLTZ and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. Comments are posted on site immediately and without station moderation. If you feel a comment is inappropriate you may flag it for review. For guidelines on flagging comments see our Terms & Conditions. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

More Good Stuff

Poll

With college football starting this week, what are your plans for the "big game"?

  • Grilling out at home
  • Going to a sports bar
  • Going to the game
  • Other
More On Demand