Cameron K. Payne, 22

There was a time that I thought Cameron was a lost soul. I would ask him what his plans were. I was the one that suggested the military to him. When I joined during the height of the Cold War, there wasn't really a risk of injury or death. Cameron got married had a baby and the Army took him in and allowed him to provide for his family. I think Cameron loved the Army, I think some kids need discipline to get their minds right. When Cameron was home to see the birth of his second daughter, I told him not to reenlist. He went back to Iraq, reenlisted and died three weeks later.

god bless your family!

I have such great memories of Cameron during the christmas holidays. It's during this time I miss him the most. Just the other day I was looking at all the homemade cards that Cameron made me throughout is younger years and began to cry. I'm so thankful that I never threw any of his artwork away. I miss you son and will see you in my dreams.

Love, Mommy

I still remember him like it was yesterday, we used to joke alot, no matter what situation we were in he knew how to make us laugh. Everyday in Iraq he showed so much courage, and strength. I used to tell him "you know its no California out there" and he looked at me and said " The quicker we finish the job the faster Ill be in California". and thats what it was about, doing the job and going home. and he did his job and may he lay resfully in California.
Love you man, Rest In Peace Payne

I remimber when i first met cameron it waz at my aunt kathys old house in california,were watching ushers concert on tv me and him started talking about random things it was funn and im never going to forget those moments.REST IN PEACE CUZ

I went to high school with Cameron. I was introduced to him by a close friend of mine during my freshmen year in school. I remember walking to school with him just about every day during my freshman and sophomore year, I remember we would laugh all the time on the way to school. After school we would grab our skateboards and have some fun. I was truly saddened to hear he passed away. May he rest in peace!

Cameron, like so many of us, hit a few bumps in the road while growing up. I am glad that I had the pleasure of seeing him mature into a strong man, husband, and father. His memory will live on forever.

Dear family of Cameron Payne,
I'm writing this to you because my mother's last name was Payne, and who knows, maybe we're related. I want to honor this soldier with my thoughts and prayers, and remember him for his service. I am very sorry for your loss. I'm a mother of 3, with a 17-year-old son, and otherwise, just an everyday American who is out here and is humbly grateful.

With respect,
Ann

May I first start off by expressing my condolences to you and your family on Private 1st class Cameron Payne. I am deeply saddend by your loss. Even though I never met your loved one, I have a great admiration for what he was there to accomplish and all that he sacrificed. On behalf of Calvary Chapel Santa Fe Springs and myself we would like to extend a personal invite to our "Day to Honor"community festival where we come together as a community in the city of Santa Fe Springs and honor our Fallen Hero and their families. This community event would take place May 29th,2011. I will continue to ask the Lord to strengthen you and your family daily as you go through this difficult time

THANK YOU!!!!!!! For your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not have to die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore....REV 21:3,4-"death will be no more"