A local farewell to the King of Pop

July 7, 2009 at 2:45p.m.

Michael Jackson Remembered

Patrons and barbers at a Youngstown barbershop remember Michael Jackson

YOUNGSTOWN — Many of Michael Jackson’s loyal subjects remained focused on their television sets as fans, friends and family said goodbye to the “King of Pop.”

“He was an entertainer, a great entertainer,” said Jonathan Barret, 67, of Youngstown. “He was one of the best.”

The 50-year-old music sensation suffered a fatal heart attack June 25. Patrons of the Legends Barbershop on the city’s North Side watched on plasma televisions as they waited for haircuts.

Employees as well as customers of the Belmont Avenue business had plenty to say about Jackson.

“It’s incredible to see the whole world come to a stop to watch,” said Manual DeBose, owner of the business. “The whole world stopped and forgot their problems to watch Michael.”

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