Michael Jackson's This Is It drops, his final resting place observed

By Jane Lasky

With Michael Jackson's song, "This Is It," set to debut, memories of the ultimate entertainer come flooding back for fans, friends, and family.

To comemmorate, a vast nmber of visitors are expected to pay their respects at Forest Lawn Glendale, the cemetery where Michael has been interred.

With that in mind, following is some more information on the Gloved One's final resting place. (See previous articles by clicking on links below).

The Great Mausoleum is where Michael Jackson is interred, a magnificent architectural structure and burial grounds to other greats like Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, W.C. Fields, and Red Skelton.

Also in this imposing edifice is a rendition of Leonardo di Vinci's "The Last Supper," done as a giant stained glass window.

Nearby, the Forest Lawn museum along with the Hall of The Crucifixtion/Resurrection are popular with visitors.

Consuming 55 acres of the famous cemetery where Michael Jackson has been laid to rest, this massive venue houses what is reported to be the world largest paintings, "The Crucifixion" and "The Resurrection" -- on view year round, except Mondays.

The two paintings are accompanied by a narrative explanation lasting about 20 minutes and ending with the Hallelujah Chorus, perhaps Handel's most familiar musical masterpiece.

More on Michael Jackson and his final resting place soon.

For part one of this series about Michael Jackson and his final resting place, plus a slide show on Forest Lawn Glendale, please click here.

For part two of this series, please click here.

For part three of this series, please click here

For part four of this series, please click here.

For part five of this series, please click here.

For part six of this series, please click here.

Photo above: (AP Photo/Sony Music)