Joe Jackson’s family has released statements mourning his loss after his death at 89.<\/b>
\nWhen Joe Jackson, 89, passed away on June 27, his family quickly shared their feelings about their beloved father, grandfather, and husband with their fans. Their passionate and sorrowful tributes to Joe were so beautiful! Prince Jackson, Michael Jackson \u2018s eldest son, posted a lovely picture of Joe with some of his grandchildren on Instagram. He wrote,\u201dThis man is and always will be an example of sheer willpower and dedication. He didn\u2019t 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.\u201d
One of his other grandsons, TJ Jackson, posted a sweet tribute on Instagram, along with a pic of Joe: \u201cYou did the unthinkable. You gave your all (and the prime years of your life) to make sure your kids and your family were a success. Some people will never understand the commitment and love it takes to do what you did. My life could have been so much different if it weren\u2019t for you. I could have been in a gang. I could have a father who was in and out of jail. But I don\u2019t. Why? Because you were plugged into your kids lives and saw a dream that they (or even the world) didn\u2019t know could exist. It took all of your strength to keep your entire family safe from the real dangers in life. You are misjudged but I know who the real you is. And as your grandson I am forever grateful for the strength I have from you. I will always remember what I\u2019ve learned from you. I will always cherish you. Always. I love you grandpa.\u201d
Grandson Taj Jackson was forced to post something different about his grandfather\u2019s death. He criticized those whose immediate reactions were to bring up the physical abuse allegations against them. \u201cDisgusted by some of the comments I\u2019m reading about my grandpa Joe by those who didn\u2019t even know him,\u201d Taj, who is Tito Jackson \u2018s son, tweeted. \u201cPlease don\u2019t just regurgitate what you were spoon fed by the press. Joe was loved by our ENTIRE family and our hearts are in pain. Let us grieve without the nastiness. # ripthehawk\u201d
And Joe\u2019s daughter, La Toya Jackson, posted a clip from Life with La Toya that showed her with her father. \u201cI will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most families in the world,\u201d she tweeted. \u201cI am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe\u201d.
The week before Joe\u2019s death, Janet Jackson paid tribute to her ailing father in a touching speech at the Radio Disney Music Awards. \u201cMy mother nourished me with the most extravagant love imaginable,\u201d she said as she accepted the Impact Award. \u201cMy father, my incredible father drove me to be the best I can. My siblings set an incredibly high standard, a high bar for artistic excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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