Cameron Fitzwater Memorial Scholarship "color me cameron" 5k color run/walk
Cameron's Story
To look at Cameron you would see an ordinary kid, but to meet him was an entirely different story. Cameron exuded love and compassion towards others
far beyond our small-town limits. From the day he was born he roared, and he never stopped. Cameron not only lived his life to the fullest, he lived his life OUT LOUD!
On April 4, 2012,
To look at Cameron you would see an ordinary kid, but to meet him was an entirely different story. Cameron exuded love and compassion towards others
far beyond our small-town limits. From the day he was born he roared, and he never stopped. Cameron not only lived his life to the fullest, he lived his life OUT LOUD!
On April 4, 2012, Cameron was driving to work after school, as he had done a hundred times before, but this day was different. Cameron died tragically in a car accident on a rain soaked I-81. That day changed the lives of many.
but his story did not end there...
Cameron continues to live through the good works he left behind, and the legacy he left in the hearts of all who knew him.
Cameron was very active in school. He was Captain of the Wrestling Team, and Captain of the Math MACC Academic Team. He participated in Boy Scouts, where he was an accomplished Eagle Scout, Choir, Drama, Track, and Young Life. In addition to attending Pulaski County High School, he attended the Southwest Virginia Governor's School for Math and Science. Cameron was active in the community as well. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity participating in fundraisers and the construction of Habitat homes. In 2011 a tornado hit Pulaski. Cameron volunteered cutting down trees, and removing debris out of the road to allow vehicles to get through. Cameron continued volunteering in the days following with Samaritan’s Purse. He also volunteered with an ecumenical program that serves mid-day community meals.
Cameron was a free spirit and lived his life with no inhibitions. He would hike to the top of the mountain just to see the beauty on the other side. He would kayak as far as the river would flow. He found peace, beauty, and balance in the outdoors.
Cameron was excited when he received his Letter of Early Acceptance from West Virginia University. He wanted to teach High School Biology in Colorado.
Cameron is remembered by teachers and friends for his adventurous spirit, his outgoing personality, his sense of humor, his love of life, his huge bear hugs, and his contagious smile. He inspired others to love God, appreciate nature, live big, dream big, embrace their fears, and to never give up.
Cameron wrote, “Kindle the fire within yourself. Use its light to stay the path. No matter how hard it gets stay ever cheerful.”
That is how Cameron lived his life every day."