Jackson fans watch memorial outside Neverland

Jul 7th, 2009 - Forbes

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LOS OLIVOS, Calif. -- The skies were brilliant blue, the breezes gentle and the television reception excellent, which was good news for dozens of fans outside Neverland Ranch who huddled around a wide-screen TV on Tuesday to watch Michael Jackson's memorial service.

The Neverland fans clapped and cried along with mourners far away at the memorial in downtown Los Angeles.

Stephanie Cook and her boyfriend flew in from Georgia, hoping to be part of a memorial if it had been held at Jackson's ranch in Santa Barbara County's wine country.

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