Wednesday marked five years since Michael Jackson's tragic death, but thousands of fans proved his legend lives on. Some gathered at the memorial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, dressed up and carrying roses and pictures.

56-year old Donna Holmes "teared up" at the occasion, saying she was a fan since age 5.

"He didn't put a song out to put a song out," she explained. "There was always one song on his record to raise awareness about an issue."

Mike Polk, 24, said he planned on attending the "This Is It" tour, which Jackson was gearing up for before his passing.

"His music runs through my veins," Polk said. "I love the humbleness of him. He loved to give. It makes me want to put more work into my work back home."

Not only was Polk dressed like Jackson; he allegedly performs as the late singer to raise money for sick children.

Iris Finsterle echoed these claims, saying the "Beat It" singer inspired her to create "Bridge of Hope for Dogs in Need," a rescue organization that places animals dogs from high-kill shelters into homes.

"He changed my life," she said. "He tried to change people's minds and make them think globally. We can show we'll never forget him."

Jackson's latest album "Xscape" dropped May 13 of this year by Epic Records and MJJ music. It peaked in the number two spot on Billboard's 200, and continues to reside at number nine six weeks later.

Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis believes the album succeeded because "there was a real desire to try and do something that represented the best of what Michael Jackson did," using sound that is "both recognizable and contemporary."

"Some people might think that in itself is problematic, but if you're going to do it, you want to do it in a way that makes sense for the people that are going to hear it."

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