Farewell to the King ; L.A. Braces for Michael Jackson Memorial Crowd As $2.5 Million in Expected City Costs Triggers Anger

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They came by bus, on motorcycles, and in cars, trucks and vans, to claim a wristband that will place them closer to a front-row seat in history.

Nearly 17,500 people flocked Monday to Dodger Stadium, where they received tickets and sparkling gold wristbands granting them entrance to today's memorial service for Michael Jackson. These were the lucky few of the more than 1.6 million people who registered online over the weekend to receive two free tickets each into Staples Center.

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Farewell to the King ; L.A. Braces for Michael Jackson Memorial Crowd As $2.5 Million in Expected City Costs Triggers Anger

These were the ones who will witness, in person, what many anticipate will be a final - and spectacular - tribute to the King of Pop.

"I think this will bring the whole world together," said Daveon Beamon, 24, adding that J...

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