A. Colin Cameron

Colin was with the Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum group of writers in Madison since it began in the early 1980s. I was there then, and we were officers together for that organization. He was treasurer for a while. He attended almost every meeting right up through this fall, informing us about the local film production scene. He also brought much humor to the meetings and all of us who counted him as a close friend. Colin dropped by my office frequently over the years since the 1980s, always bringing me the latest book on screenwriting or the Hollywood industry. When he recently had hand surgery, I had the pleasure of typing up a short film script for him. I could never figure out how to give back to him, and felt so good that I could finally offer help that he would accept. A humble guy, he was amazed when his script placed in a local writing contest. I hope the short film gets made someday because I know it'll make him smile to see his own work produced. His focus was always on helping others, not himself. I told people I feel as if I've lost a brother. I know he was close to many others, too. I will forever hear his great laugh and chuckle and his way of starting a conversation with, "Well, Chris, you know..." Fill that in with wisdom he delivered regularly for several decades. I was blessed. Thank you, Colin. You mattered to me. You gave the gift of joy to me and others throughout your life. I'm grateful. Thank you! Christine DeSmet, friend, writer and teacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison

I only knew Colin for a few years, but I enjoyed every chance we had to chat. Such a gentle, kind soul, Colin was. Wise and kind, he always had a perspective on a topic that made me think. He was so positive in his comments, and found the best in everyone. I'm so sorry I wont have the honor and privilege, of spending more time with this wonderful man.

Colin was a bright light on UW campus, a fixture on State and Langdon Streets and in area coffee shops. Anybody who knew him knew how gifted and special he was. He never went anywhere without a camera. I am honored to have a box of his original watercolor cards (cards given to me on special occasions, on any old day, on many a day) and many photos he took. I can still hear his deep voice in song (WHAT a voice!), can still hear him talking to my cats in an animated kitty voice. --Colin, you meant a lot to me. Your soul lives on in your many artistic ventures, and in the memories and hearts of all of us who loved you. I hope you feel the love... RIP dear one.--

Perry Morse I met Colin in the mid-1960s at UW and kept in contact with him ever since I moved to Pleasantville, NY in 1973. In Madison, I helped him on some of his film projects as a still photographer. He loaned me a 16mm silent camera so I could make some experimental films. His greatest contribution then was to type up a screenplay that Michael Barnsley and I had written and would try to sell in the United States and England. Over the years, Colin would call me up when he visited New York so we could have coffee, and when I visited Madison I would call him up for coffee. I last saw him about 2 months ago, and did not hear about his fatal fall. I will miss those moments when he gave me insights into the film world.

This is a shock, since we were away and didn't hear until now I always loved chatting with Colin, mostly at the old Steep and Brew on State Street, where he had a table you could tell was his even when he wasn't there--it was full of his Swedish course materials and all sorts of other reading. He was a vibrant, cheerful, knowledgeable, vastly intelligent person, a true Mensch. I will miss him.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Colin's death. Such a lovely man. He seemed so ageless and indestructible. Like he would always be there to run into around town. Always happy to see you. Always Colin.