https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/michael-j-clark/ The latest user comments on Michael J. Clark en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c190662 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c190662 We met twice I think. Once at a picnic, the second time the day you came home. I remember when your mother was pregnant with you, watching her struggle coming to work so she could keep a roof over her young families head and food on the table. How proud she was of you, even when she was struggling. When I heard you'd passed, I have visions of my own mother shaking every time the Navy Chaplin drove passed the house in his dress uniform, going to notify some family that their loved one would be returning home one last time. My father did 5 tours to Vietnam in a 33 year career, so I grew up fearing this very moment in my own life. When I heard about your homecoming, I contacted some friends who rode over to the airport to meet you. I was so afraid your mom would be alone when they unloaded you off the plane. Some times words aren't enough, and silent strength is needed to push past a moment. Your mother had always been there for me when I needed it.. I was proud I could return the favor that day. I carried the dog tag from that "mission" around with me for years, always a constant reminder of the sacrifices others were willing to make on my behalf. A simple thing, with your name, rank, US Army and the day you passed from us. Somewhere along the way the metal gave way and I lost it. I know the person who found it has no idea what it meant to me, no idea what it signified. I know you realize how much your mother loved you, your family loved you. How much they miss you. And they think about you, resting peacefully, in God's loving arms. Sun, 28 May 2017 04:56:37 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c134225 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c134225 Cameron use to hang out with my nephew Tony, he was like a nephew to me, I loved him sooo much, he always had a smile on his face always gave me a hug, to this day he has never been forgotten! I can still see him comming up the side walk with one of his hats on, smiling from ear to ear!!!!! He made me laugh till I cried. I can still see him and Tony and the other boys wrestling in the front lawn!!!!!!! He always had kind words, he always acknowledged everyone. Everyone love him, when we found out that my daughter Tera was pragnant, we discussed naming the baby the after Cameeron and my nephew Anthony, on July 9, 2008 Cameron Anthony Medina was born!!!!!!! We named him after Cameron our lost love and Anthony so that way the two would be united forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;,,,,,,, ) Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:25:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c73222 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c73222 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" Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:00:06 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c48610 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c48610 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 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:43:13 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c29620 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c29620 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 Sun, 30 May 2010 11:02:36 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c25269 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c25269 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. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:03:48 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c22041 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c22041 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! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:33:33 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c13883 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c13883 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 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:31:32 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c10381 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c10381 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 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:24:47 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c10233 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cameron-k-payne/#c10233 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 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:37:03 -0800