Paris Jackson despede-se do avô com mensagem emocionante: “És a lenda que deu início a tudo”

A filha de Michael Jackson despediu-se do avô com uma mensagem emocionante nas redes sociais. Joe Jackson morreu esta quarta-feira, aos 89 anos, e prometeu à neta que a viria visitar.

Paris Jackson acompanhou de perto os últimos dias de vida do avô. A jovem, de 20 anos, publicou uma fotografia de mão dada com o avô, tirada já no hospital, e prestou-lhe homenagem com uma longa mensagem de despedida.

“Passar aqueles últimos momentos contigo significou tudo. Poder dizer-te tudo o que precisava antes de dizer adeus foi uma bênção”, começou por escrever, dirigindo-se ao avô no presente. “És o primeiro verdadeiro Jackson. És a lenda que deu início a tudo. Nenhum de nós estaria onde está se não fosses tu. És o homem mais forte que conheço.”

Apesar da relação conturbada que sempre manteve com a família, sobretudo com os filhos, Joe tinha uma forte ligação com a neta, que prometeu honrar o legado do avô.

“Vou dar valor a todos os momentos que passei contigo até ao dia da minha morte, especialmente os últimos. Poder segurar a tua mão, deitar-me ao pé de ti e abraçar-te, dar-te beijos nas bochechas e na testa teve um significado maior do que possas imaginar (…) Fiz-te prometer que me virias visitar. Concordaste e vou fazer com que o cumpras. Os meus netos vão saber quem é o Joseph Jackson (…) Vejo-te em breve nos meus sonhos”, concluiu.

RIP The HAWK. Joseph Jackson. spending those last few moments with you were everything. being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing. everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you. proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a jackson. you are the first true jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you. you are the strongest man i know. your life’s work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live. i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments. being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you’ll ever know. quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way. i made you promise me you’ll come visit me. you agreed and i’m going to hold you to it. and i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten. my great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is. i love you grandpa. so so so much that words can’t describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. rest in peace and transition. i’ll see you in my dreams very very soon.

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Na mesma rede social, o irmão mais velho, Prince Jackson, também recordou o avô, o homem que o ensinou “a ter orgulho no nome Jackson e no seu significado”.

Joe Jackson morreu esta quarta-feira num hospital de Las Vegas, nos Estados Unidos, devido a um cancro do pâncreas.

This man is and always will be an example of sheer willpower and dedication. He didn’t choose the path that was the easiest but he choose the path that was best for his family. You taught me to take pride in the Jackson name and what it really means, you taught me dedication in the face of adversity and most of all you showed me strength and fearlessness. There is and never will be someone like you. Fly free and until we meet again The Hawk.

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