Cameron “Smoke” Dwyer, 52, of Clymer, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home. Born December 27, 1968, in Redwood City, CA, he was the son of Linda (Gustavson) Archie (Larry); and Neil Dwyer (Maureen).
After High School, Cameron joined the Army and served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an EMT and served as a medic. He earned a commendation for an act of heroism he performed during one of his assignments. He also worked security for Blackwater. He was retired from and disabled due to his Army service at the time of his death.
Cameron enjoyed hiking, playing video games, drawing and going on road trips. He also spent time working on cars and renovating his house. He loved to take care of his pets: His dogs Elvis and Buddy; his cats: Sweetie, Zinny, Mittens, and Regis; two chameleons and his iguana named Edgar and his two turtles, known as “The Associates”.
His love of animals led him to volunteer at Four Footed Friends.
He is survived by both parents; his daughter Dezirae Dwyer; his fiancée and caregiver, Karen Jerome; his best friend and caregiver, Charles “Aaron” Lydic; his Aunt and Uncle who partially raised him, Eunice and Clifford Sorenson; and by his cousins/siblings: Natania (Sorenson) Zales, Gloria (Sorenson) Reiss, Marie (Sorenson) Pistor, Vickie (Sorenson) Birklid and Sharon (Sorenson) Mell.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Frank and Grace Dwyer; and Irene Drinkwine and Harris Rice.
Friends will be received Sunday, September 26th from 2-4PM at Rairigh- Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Indiana. His funeral service will begin at 4:00 PM. Burial, with military honors, will be scheduled for a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be directed to Four Footed Friends, Blackwater Memorial Alumni Association, or S&T Arena.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net