A public memorial service for Michael Jackson is going to be held at the musician’s former home, the famed Neverland Ranch.

The memorical service is going to be open to the public and will be held this Friday July 3, 2009.  More details such as times are still pending.

Michael purchased Neverland Ranch in 1987 for a reported $17 million dollars.  The 2,800 acre property at one time hosted a zoo and amusement park.

In 2008, the ranch was put into forecloser after Michael defaulted $24.5 million on the properties loan.

The property was later purchased by Colony Capital a private equity firm run by Michael’s billionaire friend Tom Barrack.

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