"This Day in HIStory" November 25, 1992 ~MJ Meets 4 Children From The 'Make A Wish Foundation'
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"This Day in HIStory" November 25, 1992 ~MJ Meets 4 Children From The 'Make A Wish Foundation'
by MJ Mod Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:52 pm
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Michael Jackson grants the wish of young David Sonnet, whom he meets via the Make A Wish Foundation(which was sponsored by Sony), the boy being one of only four kids invited from the foundation to his hero Jackson’s Neverland Ranch.
Sonnet suffered a brain aneurysm at the tender age of 8, leaving him only able to function through a communication device, it helping him convey his thoughts through a specialized computer. Young David had received a ‘Beat It’ jacket from a local charity in a West Palm Beach, Florida, which he wore for his special encounter. Jackson notices it and says “I see you have my jacket on’. Among the activities David did together with his mother at Neverland, he held Bubbles, Jackson’s monkey, rode the Octopus, the merry-go-round and other activities suchlike. Because Sonnet was unable to talk or walk, the two shared an “I Love You” in sign language. A visibly emotional Jackson receives a stuffed lion and a picture of himself from the youngster and tells the boy he would keep his photo in his room. Before this encounter, David Sonnet had written to Jackson on various occasions as a show of support, and the entertainer would write back and include photos and other personal mementos.
[The] hat featured in the auction from West Palm Beach was gifted from Jackson to Sonnet. The offered wool hat was gifted to Sonnet from Jackson in the late '90s. "MICHAEL JACKSON" is screened in gold letters on the inside leather headband. A size "Large" label is secured on the headband as well. Jackson signed the inside in paint pen and inscribed "To David Sonnet All My Love" and "1998". While Sonnet sent a thank you card to the singer, including a wedding card when he married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994. Both times Jackson responded with a signed letter and salutation.
According to Debbie Sonnet, David’s mother, Jackson’s music did help him recover of a coma his recovery room was decorated with numerous Jackson photos and his music was played at all times. Sonnet passed away on July 26, 2004.
Michael Jackson grants the wish of young David Sonnet, whom he meets via the Make A Wish Foundation(which was sponsored by Sony), the boy being one of only four kids invited from the foundation to his hero Jackson’s Neverland Ranch.
Sonnet suffered a brain aneurysm at the tender age of 8, leaving him only able to function through a communication device, it helping him convey his thoughts through a specialized computer. Young David had received a ‘Beat It’ jacket from a local charity in a West Palm Beach, Florida, which he wore for his special encounter. Jackson notices it and says “I see you have my jacket on’. Among the activities David did together with his mother at Neverland, he held Bubbles, Jackson’s monkey, rode the Octopus, the merry-go-round and other activities suchlike. Because Sonnet was unable to talk or walk, the two shared an “I Love You” in sign language. A visibly emotional Jackson receives a stuffed lion and a picture of himself from the youngster and tells the boy he would keep his photo in his room. Before this encounter, David Sonnet had written to Jackson on various occasions as a show of support, and the entertainer would write back and include photos and other personal mementos.
[The] hat featured in the auction from West Palm Beach was gifted from Jackson to Sonnet. The offered wool hat was gifted to Sonnet from Jackson in the late '90s. "MICHAEL JACKSON" is screened in gold letters on the inside leather headband. A size "Large" label is secured on the headband as well. Jackson signed the inside in paint pen and inscribed "To David Sonnet All My Love" and "1998". While Sonnet sent a thank you card to the singer, including a wedding card when he married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994. Both times Jackson responded with a signed letter and salutation.
According to Debbie Sonnet, David’s mother, Jackson’s music did help him recover of a coma his recovery room was decorated with numerous Jackson photos and his music was played at all times. Sonnet passed away on July 26, 2004.
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Re: "This Day in HIStory" November 25, 1992 ~MJ Meets 4 Children From The 'Make A Wish Foundation'
by Admin Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:50 pm
Nobody like MJ EVER!! That lucky child receives the "holy grail" of MJ memorabilia collectables in receiving that directly from Michael autographed to him personally! That was a magnificent gesture MJ!!
TY for posting this MJ Mod!!
TY for posting this MJ Mod!!
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Re: "This Day in HIStory" November 25, 1992 ~MJ Meets 4 Children From The 'Make A Wish Foundation'
by midangerous Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:56 pm
I love hearing stories like this one!
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Re: "This Day in HIStory" November 25, 1992 ~MJ Meets 4 Children From The 'Make A Wish Foundation'
by Admin Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:46 pm
This is so relevant today and for during the last couple of weeks with our San Francisco "Batboy" who we had rescue people in SF and is now in NYC receiving the star treatment while rescuing New Yorkers!
Michael was one of the most compassionate and loving men with the "Make A Wish Foundation" and it is so good to see how much people are following in his footsteps still to this day!
Love you Michael!!!
Michael was one of the most compassionate and loving men with the "Make A Wish Foundation" and it is so good to see how much people are following in his footsteps still to this day!
Love you Michael!!!
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Re: "This Day in HIStory" November 25, 1992 ~MJ Meets 4 Children From The 'Make A Wish Foundation'
by Capricious Anomaly Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:55 pm
MJ was the BEST!!
And so is SF for giving this little 5 year old this amazing experience (and NYC for keeping his dream wishes going!)
It's all for L.O.V.E. and the children!!
And so is SF for giving this little 5 year old this amazing experience (and NYC for keeping his dream wishes going!)
It's all for L.O.V.E. and the children!!
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