Cameron Elliott RIP 25/12/09

[Cam 52's Mum]

Two years have disappeared .
It is just so wrong without you.

I miss you every day.

My love always,

Mum xx

[Desmo]

I only wish the tears I have just shed from reading both your love for Cam and your pain from his loss could go some way to alleviating your suffering.
Alas I know it is just wishful thinking.
My thoughts are with you today.

[Neil-51]

Merry Xmas Cam.


You would have been proud of your old man this year. He did the full HCMC season and won the title. He had his trademark determination, particularly passing into T3 at Collie. I take consolation in having run a faster lap time – he is still hunting that sub 50s lap.


Michelle has been a great pit bitch this year, watching over Scott and keeping him focussed. With all the gadgets on Scott's bike, Michelle has her work cut out. They are a great team.


I can't believe in God, but I believe some part of a person's essence remains. Please send some peace for Scott, Michelle, Vanessa and Mic.

[LochNess]

Two very short "black hole" years already. Not a day goes by without thought of you. I am so tired and sad and lost and just want things as they were, but know that can never be.

I miss you and wish you were still here with us. We will never again be complete or the same without you. x

A song that strikes a chord with me and brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. The picture it paints for me is very much aligned to how I feel about losing you.

A falling star fell from your heart and landed in my eyes
I screamed aloud, as it tore through them, and now it's left me blind

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

And in the dark, I can hear your heartbeat
I tried to find the sound
But then it stopped, and I was in the darkness,
So darkness I became

I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map
And knew that somehow I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating, you were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the darkness with you

The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out
You left me in the dark
No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight
In the shadow of your heart

[ApatheticEnd]

I miss you mate.

All the best to you and your family today and always Scott. Keep working at it.

[quattro750]

miss you young fella but we're here for mum n dad and vanessa
q

[Tristram]

merry christmas guys and i hope it gets easier
i still think of cam all the time and he'll always be with us in that way
rest in peace mate no.52

[Delirious]

Hi Scott, Michelle, Vanessa & Mic. My thoughts are with you and hope you can have a better 2012. RIP Cam.

[snapperhead]

Our sincerest best wishes are still with Scott, Michelle and the family. I was out on track with Cam and Scott that fateful day, I will always have a special place in my heart for both of them. Find solace in the true meaning of Chritmas and we hope the 2012 New Year will bring growing peace to all the family. Congratulations on your HCMC season Scott, hope to see you trackside again soon. With love from David and Marion xxx

[The Nurse 40]

In 1985 Marco Simoncelli was born in Italy EDIT!
In 1985 Cameron Elliot was born in Australia
In 1985 Cade Sturmfels was born in New Zealand

The parents of these young men share something in common - the loss of a son

One in 1987, one in 2009 and one in 2011.

After 26 years, the pain is less, but I still think of him everyday- and will until the end. Its what a parent is.
My heart hurts for Cams Mum and dad (as it does for Marcos family). The overwhelming sadness is brand new, and it will be for a while.

Find strength in knowing we were gifted these special young men - to take care of them for a while. We would not have chosen differently, as our boys would choose us everytime over to be their parents. We were, we are lucky.

Be strong, your son loves you

edit: My apologies to the Simoncelli Family...
Marco Simoncelli was born on the 20 January 1987.

[flashpixx]

Michelle, Scott, Vanessa and family. Hope the memories keep you strong.

[rollersMUM]

.Michelle, Scott, Vanessa and family, I wish with all my heart that your pain could become easier...... Yes, you are right, no one can understand fully that pain, and as time passes you have to become a better and better actor to cover that still raw pain.

I sometimes fantisize that all our young fallen riders are some where having fun. Maybe they ride the clouds above our heads.

I hope your new year is easier.

[Grin]

I went to sit quietly at Cam's final resting spot on Monday. It was a perfect morning, sunny and warm and beautifully peacefull. Just occasionally the wail of a few bike exhausts as the riders went up and down the box negotiating the turns near the weir permeated the quiet. I think he would have been well impressed.

As I sat under tree bearing his plaque, the sun was shining directly down through the branches.



RIP my friend.

[LochNess]

Hi all,

For those of you who are interested I have created a Facebook page in honour of Cam. This is a great way for me, Mum and Dad a way to easily stay in touch with Cam's friends. So for those who would like to get involved, please friend request the below profile link.

It would be appreciated if any of you who have photos could tag them to his profile. And you are very welcome to post any stories or thoughts on the wall. It would be a fantastic thing for us to be able to read a few stories about the the different sides of Cam that either family or different groups of friends didn't get to see!

Thanks,
Ness

Cameron Elliott | Facebook

[Rat750]

That's a brilliant idea Vanessa. Thanks for posting it up.

Edit: Request sent.