I'll never Forget  / Amber Griffin (Went through treatment at same time )
I'll never forget sitting in the out patients waiting room and in front if me is this young man, I was only 15 and we was 17. He was getting a lecture about how he needed to put on weight. Ill never forget his reply to the nurses "If I eat much more KFC, I'll own the place". He was on the phone to another director in the waiting room, telling them what he needed to shot the next scene for something. I really thought I was in a room with a famous movie star....turns out I was. I am sorry for your lose. I will remember him forever. Close

HEADSTONE UNVELING  / Sharon Duncan (Cameron's momma )
Today marks the 8th year since my darling Cameron lost his life to cancer. I personally, have found it very difficult to face the thought of placing a permanent headstone, it needed to be something that would represent Cameron in a way like no other. This year his dad, Rhys and I, worked in collaboration with Crafted Memorials, Auckland, designing such a headstone. (He's always just had a photo glued on my mum's headstone) This year, 17 December 2011, we will unveil a very special headstone, a tribute to our darling son, which will speak for him and all he achieved, long after we have passed on, forever. His headstone will feature the revolutionary Rosetta Stone archive technology, activated by NFC-capable Smart Phones, very cool me thinks :-) Cameron's unveiling will be held at 10am 17 December 2011 at Lot 126, Waikumete Cemetery - Urupa section, Glen Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. Followed by an invitation for all those attending to spend the day at Starling Park, Ranui where Waitakere Bears Softball Club hosts "The Cameron Duncan U17 Boys Memorial Tournament" on 17 & 18 December 2011. If you would like to attend Cameron's unveiling please email me or follow this Facebook link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171305256296075 Hope you can come, Sharon Duncan Close

I'm living my dreams because your son woke me up.  / Daniela Flynn (Inspired director and actress )
To Cameron's family

My name is Daniela Flynn and I’m an actor and director living in Los Angeles CA.

Five years ago a devastating car accident left me on a four-year journey to recovery. My life became one of limited physical possibilities but infinite fantasies. It was a small irony that the loss of my physical freedom unleashed an exploration into my soul. I escaped into films and found actors and directors that made my heart ache and yearn to live in that creative world. In the behind the scenes feature of the Lord of the Rings trilogy Peter Jackson spoke of wanting to inspire the next generation of film makers and actors the young disheartened ones that never allowed themselves to believe in the possibility of perusing their passions. He introduced then introduced to the world an incredible young man and director Cameron Duncan. I remember when I finished watching STRIKE ZONE I sat back numb using every once of strength I had not to take in Cameron’s reality and then apply it to my own. How long had I walked around barley breathing? Even before the accident how long had I blindly stumbled forwards allowing myself to live a life and pursue career I did not want? How often did I fantasize and dream about living in other worlds of living another life? Every. Single. Day. And here was this beautiful young man going after his dreams in his 11th hour refusing to live in the fear and shadow of his sentence.

And so I allowed myself to imagine my world free of pain and what I would do with that power focus and freedom. And I went in search of the artists that inspired me and I applied and was accepted to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. There I flourished and healed and I did this because of Cameron and people like him that I found there and along the way; people who make the world a better place by living their lives passionately and fully even in the face of doubt and fear.
As I start my career as an actress and director with my own short film TWO I can’t help but reflect upon all that has come before. I want to thank Cameron and his family from the bottom of my heart for waking me up. It is with this in mind that I ask for your blessing to dedicate my film to him. Though the story is not my own it was created out of my own need to discover and integrate my own sense of self.

The following is the link to my film. It requires a password to view that I have also listed below.

http://vimeo.com/danielaflynn/two
pass: roughcut

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter.

Daniela Flynn Close

Really sad  / Kevin Strid (admirer)
After seeing his story and work I just felt really moved by what he went through and the loss of someone so promising... His death was so unnecessary and heartbreaking. Close

An Amazing Young Man  / H. Watkins (admirer)
I have been an admirer of Cameron's ever since I saw the piece about him by Peter Jackson on the Lord of the Rings DVD in 2004. I think he was incredible and was so strong during his sickness. As an aspiring young filmmaker who watched her sister battle osteosarcoma and win I feel connected to Cameron in an interesting way. I hope his family knows how many people look up to him as a symbol of strength hope and perseverance. Close

Amazing! / Melisa (Nurse)
Hey! I just rewatched Cam's DVD! Still amazing. Miss you all! Melisa (MD Anderson nurse) Close

Inspiration to all  / Colleen Brown (admirer)
Were it not for Peter Jackson's tribute to Cameron I would not have known of this talented and courageous young man.  I have played that for every young person that has come into my home and always the same reaction...inspirational talented brave...and tears.    Close

Remembrance / Lynda Mulrooney (fellow Kiwi )

Have been thinking of you lately; such an incredible young man. I knew you only through NZ media exposure towards the end of your short life but your impact remains. You most definitely are not and will not be forgotten.

To Cameron's family you were so fortunate to have this special peron in your lives. He certainly achieved a lot in a short space of time but his character personality and integrity shone through for me as much as his talent <3 

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Inspiration beyond any other  / Kiley Roller (Inspired...)
I was home sick and I'm a LOTR freak so I was watching the Appendicies. I saw Cameron's story and was soo touched. I'm also a cutter and when he said "I've been pushed by fate so far as to see my life teeter on the edge of a building. But I would never jump I live for my peers for those I love and when I die it will not be me who is affected but the ones I leave behind." it showed me that I really need to hold on. I started to try to see the better in my life because if someone in his condition could do it I could too.

After I heard his story I realized that my life was so much easier than I thought. Sure I had problems we all do but if I ever felt upset or down I just remembered what he went through and I could do so much more than just whine. I decided then and there that I was going to do something to help people in my situation and support those in Cameron's. I've made the decision to shave my head for cancer research and I want to put flowers on his grave although I can't get to New Zealand...

Another thing that happened when I saw his story is I was so inspired I decided to write a poem... I don't know if it will mean anything to anyone but here.

"Through the nights I've waited
for a story just like yours
to show me that I'm not alone
that I'm here in the world.
To show me that I've always had
the smallest things I've never seen
or at least never decided
to hold them close to me.
Your love for life
your faithfulness
to those you hold so dear
has made me want to understand
why I'm really here.
You showed me I have a purpose
I'm not just here because
I'm here for a reason.
I have a task I need to do
I'm here to watch the seasons.
Through winter it's cold
I still stand strong.
Through the wind the rain
the storms the sun
I will hold on.
I'm only just begun.
I'll hold on to the small things
I never understood
and I will watch the simplicities
that make my life so good." -Kiley Roller

Cameron has made my life easier just by making those films. I wish I could have met him to tell him just how much he showed me. His memory will live on forever. He will touch the lives of so many people and it means the world to me that he shared his story. Thank you so much Cameron for showing me what it means to really live. I will never forget your story. Close

Condolences / Steven De Pauw (none)
The news of his death came late to my atenttion yet even here in Belgium a loss is felt such great talent that went lost and such a nice person none the less i was moved when i saw the tribute to Cameron on the lotr dvd my sympathy goes to those who really know him and love him although that is not my case. My condolences are most real may he rest in peace... Close