Christopher L. Camero, 19

    Based in California
    Marines, Lance Corporal
    3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
    Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom
    Died: July 15, 2011
    Helmand province, Afghanistan
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Kailua Kona, Hawaii
    Camero died July 15 of wounds suffered July 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
    Camero is included in this database because he was stationed at Twentynine Palms, Calif..
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    Eight memories of Christopher L. Camero

    i didnt know chris but my son is in afgan with the 3rd bat 4th marine out of 29th palms. my heart and prayers go out to his family in this horrible time.

    — steve smith
    July 22, 2011 at 2:43 p.m.

    I am sorry that you were so very young. Thank you for being very brave for the rest of us. Thank you for doing something so that others may be free. Thank you for serving our country.

    — Proud American
    July 25, 2011 at 1:28 p.m.

    Chris was our neighbor, a friend/classmates of my foster daughter...I remember asking him what will he do after high school & told me "i'll join the marines auntie". Crhris was a very respectful young man.

    — Helen Inocencio
    July 29, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.

    To: Chris's Family,

    I didn't know Christopher, but I would like to give my condolences. He was so young. According to the Bible at Psalms 46:9 it says: "He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth." I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Please feel free when we come to your door or when you see us on the street to ask any questions you may have regarding this scripture or any other scripture. We will be happy to anwere them for you according to the Bible. May you have peace and comfort.

    — Muriel Mahan
    July 31, 2011 at 8:28 a.m.

    Chris was indeed a very good son, respectful and brave young man. We're so proud of him..and our sympathy to the Camero family. The whole world especially Hawaii will always remember "Chris"

    — Patricio/Helen Inocencio
    August 2, 2011 at 3:23 p.m.

    A song of Hope and Comfort:

    He Will Call (Song 111)
    (Job 14:13-15)

    1. Life, like a mist, appears for just a day,
    Then disappears tomorrow.
    All that we are can quickly fade away,
    Replaced with tears and sorrow.
    If a man should die, can he live again?
    Hear the promise God has made:
    (Chorus)
    2. Friends of our God, though they may pass away,
    Will never be forsaken.
    All those asleep who in God’s mem’ry stay,
    From death he will awaken.
    Then we’ll come to see all that life can be:
    Paradise eternally.
    (CHORUS)
    He will call; The dead will answer.
    They shall live at his command.
    For he will have a longing
    For the work of his own hand.
    So have faith, and do not wonder,
    For our God can make us stand.
    And we shall live forever,
    As the work of his own hand.
    ( John 6:40; 11:11, 43; Jas. 4:14.)

    — Tonni
    August 9, 2011 at 6:03 a.m.

    Semper Fi LCPL Christopher Camero. You paid the price we always pray none of our Marines will have to pay. Your sacrifice for America will be remembered. You served with honor, courage, commitment: the values you honored as a Marine. Aloha Pumehana.

    — A Marine Mom
    August 18, 2011 at 11:49 p.m.

    Cpl. Christopher Camero a Brave young Marine who gave it all I for one want to extend my condolences to his family and all of his friends. Cpl. Christopher Camero may you rest in peace in the arms of God forever..
    A Big Island thank you to all the many motorcycle and Vietnam Veterans who were able to come and give their support. Not to be forgotten the many private citizens who were able and could take the time to line the roads as the Funeral procession passed and our Big Island Mayor who was also in attendance to pay his respects to our fallen Hero. Rest in Peace Christopher Camero you have honored your Family and our Island well we will never forget you and your sacrafice for us.

    — Ace Parnell
    August 19, 2011 at 12:23 p.m.

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