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

my message of condolence  / Emma Shillito (none)

I send my deepest sympathy to Cameron's family even though I am no relation of his in anyway. I saw Strike Zone and this film moved me deeply. I am deeply touched by the fight and the loss of Cameron to cancer in 2003. I myself have to deal with the fact that my own maternal grandfather has bowel cancer he is 84 now and my family hopes he will live past his 85th birthday this Oktober. Nobody knows what is like to be a fighter in a loosing battle over illnesses that we have to deal with every day. I know what it is like because I have been born with a learning disability and eleven years ago I developed mild epilepsy. I was also like Cameron a film-maker since when I was on holiday in New Zealand last year with my parents I made a film related to 'The Lord of the Rings' of my adventure there visiting some prominet LOTR film location sites. I am now writing a book of my adventure in memory of my time in New Zealand.Once again I am sorry for your loss.

Kind regards

Emma.J.Shillito. Tasmania Australia.

 

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Happy 23rd Birthday Cameron  / Mum (mum)

HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY IS JUST AS GOOD IN HEAVEN AS IT WOULD BE ON EARTH

LOVE AND ANGELS BE WITH YOU MY DARLING SON

MUM

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How Cameron touched my life  / AARON DEREGO (NONE)

To Cameron and his family...

You don't know me, but I feel as if I know you.  I, like many other people saw all that stuff that Peter Jackson added to the LOTR: Return of the King extended DVD and I was so moved by your story of perseverance and optimism in the face of a terminal illness that you have inspired me to try and find my own inner strength.  Not to mention that amazing short film DFK6498, there is a deep wisdom there that not many 17 year olds have.  Well, aloha from Hawaii, take care Cameron, and thank you. 

 

aaron

 

 

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Why you had to die?  / Paul Steppacher (Inspired by his films )
I saw your Films just a few days ago for the first time(on the LOTR spacial dvd) and that was one of the most inspiring moments in my whole life. It´s really a shame that you had to die and many murderers live. Cancer is an evil disease and it´s a tragedy that you lost the fight. But I think you will never be forgotten. RIP Cameron Duncan I come from Germany,and even here some people know your films,so you reached more in 17 years then the most people reaches in their lives.Sorry if my english is bad. Close

condolences / Anna Dawson (stranger)
I too am a stranger and I am not a film maker either. But I watched the special feature on Return Of The King about Cameron and I was deeply touched. I too have been touched by the tragedy of this dreadful illness and I found Cameron to be such an inspiration and a truly talented young lad. My heart goes out to you across the sea from Scotland. Close

Never Forgotten  / Tom Stoddart (None)
I was reading Peter Jacksons biography and came across Cameron Duncans name. I checked out his movies online and was very impressed. I too am a filmmaker and have been humbled by what is clearly a strong and brave man.

Life is about perspective and sometimes the smallest things can get on top of you, but to always think of such an impressive figure as Cameron and what he went through and what he achieved, thats a perspective you can't ignore.

Through his filmmaking talent he will never be forgotten and will provide an inspiration to thousands of people around the world.

I live and work in the UK and will be teaching filmmaking to hard to reach young kids in a few weeks. I always show examples of short films, and will now show Camerons films to inspire them.

Such powerful work can never be forgotten and I personally can only be grateful to have found out about such an inspiration.

R.I.P Camerton Duncan.

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What a guy  / Nathaniel Williams
I'm a stranger to Cameron but he has made a big effect on my life. When i watched Return of the King special features I was suprised when I saw his movies. He was so talented at softball and as a filmmaker. I understand what he felt with softball as I do with American Football. I wish we all were as brave as him. He did great things even when he was sick. Thank you for the website and for the chance to understand his great life. In my eyes he is a hero a truly great guy. I wish I would have met him. Close

Fighter response  / Sharon Duncan (mum)
Thank you Scott for your kind words ... we wish you great success with your film, and look forward to a preview. Close

Fighter / Scott Mannion (Admirer)
Dear Sharon

I'm a stranger but an admirer of your son, his story and his work.

I am 1 year older then your son and i make films as he did.
Films are difficult and life changing expierences to undertake. But to think that cam fought so hard to make his films, while he had this evil disease seems almost impossible, where did he find the streanth.

I have and will work so much harder knowing what he did to get through and complete his films while he had cancer.
He is a fighter, and i hope to have a spirit like his.

I think Michael J.Fox said "Pain is temporary, film is forever".
I will do my best to see that he is remembered. And hopefully his films do life forever.


Cam inspired me so and alowed me to get through a painfull time in my post production when i thought everything was lost.
With your permission i would like to include him in the credits.

Warm Regards

Admirer

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