From Berlin to Tokyo, Michael Jackson fans are in mourning and are reacting to his death. One fan said that while she had hoped to see the previously planned Jackson concerts in person, she watching the memorial would allow her "to see something of Jackson."

The internet is reacting to Michael Jackson's memorial service: most of it is positive. The micro-blogging Web site, Twitter, is being overwhelmed with Jackson reaction.

All 10 of the "trending topics" relate to Jackson whether it's "We Are the World" or Jackson's food choice, KFC.

One user writes "I watched (Jackson's) memorial service. I feel as though it was a great attempt to honor, cherish, and salute one of God's greatest gifts to us." Another person said the memorial "was very touching, I cried many times watching it."

But another user remarked "the memorial is over, let's go back to the more substantial and important Iran peaceful protests.

On Facebook, the reaction was similar. Jackson's fan page has more than 7 million fans, which is the most fans on the social networking Web site.

People from around the globe are commenting and reflecting in more languages than a New York City neighborhood. One fan said, "Michael Jackson esta vivo ..." (Michael Jackson lives). Another fan said "Gran homenaje al rey. Nunca te olvidaremos Michael" (Great memorial to the king. Never forget Michael).

Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., reflected on the uniqueness of Michael Jackson. "Throughout the ages, few are chosen amongst us to use their gifts and talents to demonstrate God's love in an effort to bring the world together in true sister and brotherhood," she said. "Michael was such the one."

Holding back tears, Brooke Shields recalls when she asked Michael Jackson "what's with the glove?" The actress went on to say Jackson was a "genius" and a "lover of life." The pair dated in the early 1980s and remained friends.

Musician Stevie Wonder reflected on Jackson's passing saying "as we may feel, and we do, that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more." Wonder then went on to perform "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" and "They Won't Go When I Go."

In addition to Queen Latifah's thoughts about Jackson, the actress also read a poem from Maya Angelou called "We Had Him." Angelou wrote that "he came to us from the creator, trailing creativity in abundance, despite the anguish of life he was sheafed in mother love."

In a letter by Diana Ross, read by Smokey Robinson, she wrote that she "decided to pause and be silent, this feels right to me." Ross goes on to say, "Michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, and part of the fabric of my life in a way I cant seem to find words to express."

Smokey Robinson reads a letter penned by former South African president Nelson Mandela. "We had great admiration for his talent and that he was able to triumph over tragedy on so many occasions in his life. Michael was a giant and a legend in the music industry. And we mourn with the millions of fans worldwide," wrote Mandela.

The Staples Center in Los Angeles  is not the only place to see Michael Jackson's funeral, funeral "watch parties" are gathering internationally.

In Raleigh, North Carolina, the three-hour service includes performances from area musical groups, testimonials from Jackson fans and large screens showing the live memorial at the Raleigh Convention Center.

In Harlem, New York, the service is being shown on the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building at 125th Street. People also are watching a CNN feed in Times Square, Manhattan.

In Detroit, Michigan, the funeral is being shown at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

In Berlin, Germany, fans are watching the live event at O2 World Arena and outside the O2 Arena in London.

Read CNN's coverage of watch parties around the globe.

Matt Szabo, Los Angeles mayor's senior press secretary, talks with CNN.com's Nicole Lapin outlines the city's plan for Jackson's funeral. Since California is steeped in a financial mess, Szabo said the mayor is asking funeral goers to contribute money to help fund the costs of the service. Szabo said he didn't know how much the memorial will cost until the end of the day but will be "millions of dollars."