Michael Jackson’s “Beat-It“ Video Worn Signed Jacket

Through all of his success, he never forgot the little people. Jackson made it a point to help numerous charities and donate millions. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was one of the beneficiaries of Jacksons time and service. That is how The King of Pop met young David Sonnet. At the tender age of 8 years old, Sonnets life forever changed when he suffered a brain aneurysm. While he was unable to write or talk, he could function through a communication device which helped him convey his thoughts through a specialized computer. Sonnet was granted his wish when he was invited to Neverland Ranch in Nov. of 1992. One of only four kids to go to Neverland Ranch with Make-A-Wish (which was sponsored by Sony), Sonnet met his hero Nov. 25, 1992. Sonnet was given a Beat It jacket from a local charity in West Palm Beach Florida auction in 1988, which he wore for his special encounter. This jacket may have been worn by Jackson during the Beat-It video but there is no documentation. The zip-up was donated for a charity for raising money for a girl in the West Palm Beach area who needed facial reconstruction surgery. Because the family knew that Sonnet was a huge Michael Jackson fan, they gave it to him. It never made it to the auction block. The jacket shows wear and was only worn once by Sonnet when he met MJ. Jackson came down from the second story of his Neverland home and made a bee-line for Sonnet who was on the first floor saddled in a wheelchair once he saw the jacket. He explained to the excited youngster I see you have my jacket on. Because Sonnet was unable to talk or walk, although he did try getting out of his chair, the two shared an I Love You in sign language. Jackson was visibly emotional during the encounter.