[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17028]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DANIEL DAVID CAMERON

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2005

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding leader in Southeastern North Carolina, Mr. Daniel David 
Cameron. Mr. Cameron passed away on July 2, 2005, after a lengthy 
battle with cancer. However, his legacy and contributions will live on 
in the hearts and minds of many for generations to come.
  Born and raised in his beloved City of Wilmington, Dan served his 
city, state, and nation with distinction, dedication, and 
determination. As a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, and as a 
Major in the U.S. Army, Dan was a part of the distinguished ``Greatest 
Generation'' serving in World War II, having landed at Normandy during 
the Allied invasion of France following ``D-Day''. He understood the 
price of freedom and risked his life so others can rest peacefully each 
night.
  After the war, Dan came home to Wilmington and began a decades long 
career that truly made a difference in the city and community. From his 
position as Mayor to his work in forming the Committee of 100, from his 
affiliation with WECT-TV to his love for the Boys and Girls Club, from 
his support for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to his 
contributions to the Salvation Army and the United Negro College Fund, 
the efforts of Daniel David Cameron have truly been a foundation on 
which Wilmington and New Hanover County have blossomed.
  Samuel Logan Bringle, the legendary leader in the Salvation Army, 
once said some very important words that reflect the character and life 
of Dan. He said, ``The final estimate of a man will show that history 
cares not one iota about the title he has carried or the rank he has 
borne, but only about the quality of his deeds and the character of his 
heart.'' Indeed, Dan Cameron has reflected this through his sacrifice 
and commitment. He was known by persons of all races, ages, and 
religions for both his kind deeds and his loving, unselfish heart.
  Mr. Speaker, dedicated service to others combined with dynamic 
leadership has been the embodiment of Dan's life. May we all use his 
wisdom, selflessness, and integrity as a beacon of direction and a 
source of true enlightenment for many, many years to come. Indeed, may 
God bless to all our memories the tremendous life and legacy of Daniel 
David Cameron.

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