Michael Jackson fan Mizuki Matsui, 23, of Toyko, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. Matsui traveled with friends from Japan to pay respects to Jackson.
Michael Jackson fan Keiko Takahashi, 31, of Toyko, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. Takahashi traveled with friends from Japan to pay respects to Jackson.
Michael Jackson fan Greg Elmore, 44, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. As Elmore reflected on Jackson's impact, he said, "He is someone who brought a light to the world."
Michael Jackson fan Nneka Opene, 30, of San Francisco, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. Opene reflected on Jackson's impact on her: "I do volunteer work, I work for a non-profit organization, all because of him."
Michael Jackson fan Marla Bechtel, of Los Angeles, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. Bechtel said Jackson inspired "the freedom to be who you are in the world".
Michael Jackson fan Guillermo Fierros, 50, of Los Angeles, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009.
Michael Jackson fan Ayaka Ito, 26, of Toyko, poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. Ito traveled with friends from Japan to pay respects to Jackson.
Michael Jackson fan Eric Hamwey, 24, of Los Angeles poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009.
Michael Jackson fan Justin Duenas, 14, of Alhambra, Calif., poses for a portrait outside the home of Michael Jackson's family in the Encino section of Los Angeles, July 1, 2009. Duenas said, "His music was really inspiring, it changed it all".