Colin John Walker

I know this message is really late, but I finally have understood everything and what has happened these past few months. Colin was such an amazing person that has walked into my life, when we met through Karate as little kids, hating each other due to us finding each other either annoying or a bully, to now where we hung out, played games, laughed at each others stupid jokes, and enjoyed each others company.

We had rough times, where we argued, we did not feel like talking to each other, and did not want to be anywhere near each other, but we pushed through and became best friends immediately after. Colin, you have touched my heart in many different ways, through annoying things we did, through laughter we shared, through experiences we have had, and through all the times we helped each other through.

And yes, I still have those things you have given me. They mean so much to me and serve as a memoir for our friendship that will not ever fade. I love you man...

Although I considered Riley my best friend for most of my childhood, I remember Colin as my first friend. I met Colin in my first year at Encino Elementary and I still remember how excited I was that there were people with the same birthday as me in my school, I remember immediately attaching to Colin and dubbing him and Riley as my best friends. As we grew older, I grew closer to Riley but still remember how excited he was to be Presley's brother, and the times I played video games with them. I haven't spoken to him in several years but in my memory, he was a wonderful person and will continue to be. I can't imagine how hard it must be but I hope some of these photos I found can bring some peace to the family, with lots of love. Rest well, my first friend.

Thank you for celebrating my 18th with me. The days we spent at the mall with friends were so special. I recall one day on our way home when we almost died. A near-car accident in the rain. That crazy guy ran the red light! Tampa Avenue. I miss you and the comfort you brought in your presence. I hope you're at peace now

Colin was a guy that you could always talk to no matter what was going on in life. He lended an ear no matter what and had so much care and love to give. I found it odd when I first met him, he didn’t know me and yet showed compassion. After these last few years I am so glad I had such a wonderful best friend. One who could make you laugh and one who can help you up. I do miss him but I won’t ever forget that red-haired boy who only spoke through kindness, Colin.

I met Colin through mutual friends during quarantine when covid was happening. We played games together like League of Legends and Valorant. He was such a cool dude and I wish I could have met him with him irl before he passed away. He was such a funny dude with the same humor as me. During the summer when I was on vacation, I found out he got cancer again. During my vacation, he liked my pictures of Ireland and Scotland. I knew he wanted to see the world and I wish we could have seen this beautiful world together. Rest in Peace Colin, I'll do my best as a nurse to pay tribute to you and you won't be forgotten 🕊️🕊️ - Your Friend, Matthew (asianfasian)

Colin, you were such a bright light in the time I had the joy of knowing and caring for you. From the days at my childcare, where your kindness and gentle spirit stood out, to the years later when you came back to help Ms. A out—I'll always remember how special you were. You had a way of making the people around you feel at ease and cared for, even as a little boy.

My heart aches for your family and all who loved you. You will forever hold a special place in my heart, Colin. Rest in peace, sweet boy. You will never be forgotten. 💙

Kei remembers him petting our new puppy years ago on its first camping trip. Great memories and riding with him and the group

I have such beautiful memories of Colin, especially from our trips to Mammoth. He was always colorful (ORANGE) and usually to be found with a crazy, absurd helmet cover. On this one trip in 2017, it was so stormy and cold that almost everyone else went inside for the day, but Colin volunteered to keep me company. He was such a trooper, and we had to dig him out of the powder multiple times. We laughed so hard that my abs and face hurt, and we were soaked and frozen. He holds a special place in my heart with his tremendous spirit and ear-to-ear smile. I'm blessed to have had those and other memories, and I am so angry that his time was cut short. Love to you all.

I am truly grateful for everyone's kind words and wonderful memories of Colin. I can't express how much I miss him every day. He made us all better with his presence, me included. He made me laugh when I was in the worst mood. The fact that he's not here to cheer me up right now breaks my heart even more.

While driving back from a JSA convention, I sat in Colin’s passenger seat as we discussed how fast senior year was going and how time is always flying by, without giving us a chance to catch up. As he dropped me off in front of my house, Colin concluded our conversation with, “Let’s make the most of the time we have left.” And that, he did. Colin made the most mundane moments special. Everything he did, he did with grace and kindness. Although my heart aches knowing that Ging is no longer with us, I can smile knowing his memory lives on forever through his family, friends, and every person who was lucky enough to be blessed with his presence. So, in the words of our Colin, let’s make the most of the time we have left.

I met Colin in 8th grade but we didn’t become good friends until high school as a result of myself happening to sign up for the karate class he was apart of. We shared such a great weekend together camping before I had to leave for college and I am so sad that I didn’t get the chance to spend more time with him because he truly was a beautiful person. I’m just glad I got to meet him

Wendy and I are just devastated to hear about Colin passing. Our son Michael and Colin were friends in middle school. They hung out a bunch and “Chief,” as Michael called him, was a good friend. Colin was a part of a very memorable moment for me which I talk about to this day: Colin and Michael were standing in our living room when Wendy walked out. At that moment I realized I was the shortest one in the room, something that hadn’t happened in decades! Colin was always fun, playful and easy going. He will be missed and our family will remember him always. I’ve added some pictures from the school trip to Disneyland where Pandora and I were part of the chaperone team.

I met you only a little over a year ago but I can say that you’ve changed my life for the better, you make me want to cherish the precious time I have more, you were and still are such a great friend to me and to everyone else and the most fun person to hang out with anytime I was feeling lonely, I’m truly saddened everyday that such a beautiful light in our lives went out and made everything a little darker, my heart goes out to everyone affected and I hope that wherever you are now buddy that you’re being treated a hell of a lot better than you were able to be here. Fly away butterfly 🦋 🫶 I only hope it’s better on the other side

Oh my God - this is a terrible shock to see. I knew Colin in middle school, and he was always boisterous and funny. Colin is the reason that my dad says "Chief" to this day, and I fondly remember us bonking our heads with water bottles. We all miss you, Chief Vietnam Water. Hail to the Chief.

I wasn’t super close to Colin, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t a friend. He made a lasting impression when I met him. He knew how to light up rooms and make everyone laugh. I can’t count how many times Colin made my ribs hurt from laughing. I won’t ever forget moments with Colin as we played many games together with friends. I’ll always remember the good times we had playing, and eating Korean Bbq. Even though I’ve only known him for about 3 years, I know I can say with certainty that he was a great person and an amazing friend.

Thank you for the Great laughs and great times Mr. Walker

Colin was always smiling and cracking jokes, he was also so kind and caring when i came over from australia, i’m definitely going to miss him.

I time I knew Colin was short, but I don't think I'll ever forget how fun playing games with him was, having late night chats with friends, or just generally goofing around. Although I was only an online friend, Colin made an extreme impact on me and the people around him.
I'll forever be looking at our messages and be smiling knowing that you liked my drawing so much that you changed it to your profile picture.
I miss you man, I always think you whenever I see Kindred.

I met Colin during the pandemic I never had the chance to see him in person but I would still consider him my best friend above any other he helped drag me out of some dark places and he spent everyday talking to me that he could. I'll never forget his smile or the sound of his laugh or thw friendship we had for the past 4 years. The first time I met Colin he simple reached put to me not knowing what I sound like who I was and he gave me a place I could call a home when I felt I didn't have one thank you Colin and thank to everyone that made Colin the man he was. you all gave me the greatest friendship family and moments of my whole life.

Colin, I still remember babysitting you and your sister when you small. The smile you would give me from your crib every time I walked in the room was just magical. Particularly for a toddler, you were so easygoing and fun. You were one of the reasons I always wanted a son. My heart goes out to your beautiful family. Rest in peace. ♥️

I had Colin for only three weeks during Summer Transition Academy as he began 9th grade at Granada Hills Charter. Truthfully, at this point in my career, those three weeks each summer can blur together like the world around you when you're spinning on merry-go-round-- but Colin stands out easily in my memory from that summer. He was already, at 14, so poised and friendly and thoughtful. I can remember him carrying around and measuring the mung bean potted plants we grew that summer, and his being such a good sport and helpful participant in all the activities.

After I wrote this, I second guessed myself-- what if we didn't grow mung bean plants that summer, and his twin sister Riley in the class called me out on my poor memory? So I checked my records and found our old Google Classroom. Most submissions in the class were on paper, but Colin had digitally submitted this introduction to his mung bean project--

"The first ten days of my mung bean plant were confusing. When I brought it home for the fourth of July my mom accidentally threw it away. As I came back to school on Monday, I only thought about how much trouble I was going to be in. When I told Mrs. Fram I had lost mine, she happily gave me a new one. The plant she had given me already had grown about 4 centimeters over the 7 days that had past, but there were a lot more than three seeds in the cup. This could have been the reason why the plant had grown less than the other ones in my class."

Colin's awesome attitude and sense of humor shown in this small blurb are a good representation of exactly how I remember him.

While I only had Colin that one summer, I was lucky to have his twin sister Riley in my class for two years, and I always enjoyed hearing about their family camping trips and other adventures. I am so, so sorry that his time with his family and loved ones was cut so short, and I am thinking of you all. I am also glad for him that he clearly lived a life so full of joy and with such good people, and I am grateful I had the opportunity to know him, if only for a short time.

Colin was a phenomenal young man and we are all better people for having known him.

I tried many times to write, and couldn't find the words. Not because of English is my second language, but because no language in the world can
describe the tragedy of loss Colin's life.

My deepest condolences to all family
- Pandora, Rick, Railley, Presley, Grandma Cilia,
friends, and all who knew
and loved Colin.

My son met him in Karate class, and they
became close friends. Colin did introduce his world, the world of free spirit and wild soul, the person who liked camping, traveling, riding the jet and water ski, and having conversations with friends next to the fire pit under the stars... the world with an open sky, and fresh wind, the same like a Colin's personality - full of energy, ideas, pure soul and big smile. He was always supporting, sharing, smart, polite young man.

All my family were concern and worry about Colin's conditions, and when he visit us at winter we were glad to see him, and wanted to believe that all bad is behind him. We supported him as much as we could.
We shared dinner, talked, and enjoyed his company. I gave him the present, and gave him a hug... never knew it was very last one.

I am sure Colin's decease is deeply felt by many who knew him, and remind to all of us how fragile life is, and how much is important to care and love each other as long as we alive.

Will always remember you, young man.


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Colin—you were such a joy in the classroom. You were sweet, kind, funny, smart, and an awesome friend/classmate to your peers. It was purely by chance, but you were assigned to sit at the desk closest to mine, which gave us the opportunity to chat more frequently and you’d always make me laugh! Sending so much love to your family and many friends. You are incredibly missed.

Colin was my best friend for many years, he changed my life for the better and I feel so lucky to have met him. He made everyday better and always offered great advice. I'll miss him, he was such an incredible person and I don't think I could ever forget him.

There are no words to describe the heartbreak and loss. He will forever be in my heart but not being able to hear his voice, his vicious sarcasm and funny jokes hurts beyond belief. Let alone he can't give me his amazing hugs and cuddles. He wanted to protect me and his family and make sure we were all okay. He fought so hard until the end against the cruelest disease on earth. I am so proud of him in so many ways. He did not deserve to suffer and have his life cut short. I can only hope his influence on others will remind them to treat each other with kindness and patience. I always told him to "Be Better" and he took it to a level I have never been able to achieve. Colin was better. So, in his honor, please be better to each other. Spread love and understanding. Tell bad jokes and laugh with each other. Live your life to its fullest and try not to stress about the little stuff. All my love.
I miss him so much.

My brother was a very special and kind hearted person. He lit up my day and filled it with joy and laughter. He helped me so much with karate and so much more. Even when I didn’t need it, he came up to me and asked me for help. I feel like as a sibling of Colin, I didn’t appreciate the time and love he gave me enough. Now looking back at it, he did so so so much with me and even tho he was on his computer a lot, he still had time for me… I just hadn’t noticed yet… I hope that Colin’s spirit knows that I am very grateful that he was my brother and for time time I had with him.
May my manatee loving bubba rest in peace!!❤️❤️❤️
-with all my love,
your squarch🤪

Colin and I had many mutual friends, so we always found eachother one way or another. Even before I knew his name he always knew how to share a laugh and give the biggest smiles. My only regret was not getting to know him as well as some of my peers. From what I do know however, he was a very funny young man and a charming one at that. Colin is someone who left an impact on everyone he met regardless of how much you knew him.
My condolences to the family, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so incredibly sad to hear this news. It’s devastating. My twin boys, same age, were in kenpo karate together for years with Colin and Riley. Colin always had an incredible amount of energy. He was always challenging, and a bit silly, but was ready for whatever was asked of him. He had spirit and was a joy to observe. He made sure to have fun with the lessons but showed discipline, as well. After meeting Rick and Pandora, it was clear that the entire family was full of love and joy and made our knowing the kids that much more meaningful.

I am a longtime friend of Colin's dad - some 56 years. I only met Colin a few times, but can honestly say I never met anyone as bright and cheerful. Simply a gracious young man who should have had no interest in one of dad's "old cronies." But no, he was so engaging and welcoming. The last time I saw him he had just come home from the hospital and we all thought he was recovering. He looked great and above all he was the same, welcoming, bright-eyed and bushy tailed young man who welcomed me once again with that 24K smile. It wasn't about him, despite everything he had been through. I wish I had more of an opportunity to get to know Colin's better as he was such a beautiful and kind young man. Rest in peace sweet prince!

Surely we belong to God and to Him shall we return.
May Almighty comfort you, compensate your loss and forgive your deceased loved one …

O God, forgive him, raise his rank among those who are guided, and take care of those he leaves behind him. Forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds; expand his grave for him and illuminate it for him

Paradise ,there will be no sickness, pain or sadness

I remember meeting Colin in English, he was so kind and nice! Every encounter with him was just pure joy I never felt bad or down talking to him! In our high school days we would sit near each other I always saw him and went to the side he was on with others as we all talked and had a good time talking about games, shows, classes, and more! He supported what I did as an influencer in social media and what I did which brought me so much joy seeing him there! I remember at a plaid press end of the class event he came to the park and we were all happy he was there and I made a dish and I especially saved some for him and his family and he said “keep it up dude I am proud of you” His words will forever be in my mind! I wish I could go back to where we would laugh and talk in school! Rest in peace Colin!

I saw Colin everyday in the Plaid Press, and I swear to you there was never a day where he wasn’t smiling or laughing. His positivity was infectious and he always knew what to say. He truly was one of the sweetest people I ever got the honor of knowing. May he rest in peace.

Colin was a great friend I met him I think around junior year of high school. He was a good person in general

My friends, Rick, Pandora, Presley, Riley, Celia & Michael

I am deeply saddened by Colin's passing. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you all during this unimaginable time. I was there the day Colin (and you too Riley) was born then, it seems that I blinked my eye and he had grown into an incredible young man ready to take on the world. There is no doubt in my mind that his loss leaves a profound void in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Although no words can ease the pain you are enduring, please know that you are in my thoughts. I hope that the love and memories you shared with Colin will bring you some comfort as time goes on. He was a remarkable person who touched the lives of many, and his memory will forever be cherished.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. If there is anything I can do to support you during this difficult time, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone, and I am here for you in whatever way you need.

With deepest sympathy and love,
Steven aka Dad

Colin was such a special person. In every single conversation we had over the two years he was my student, he was genuine. He cared deeply about everything and everyone. He was always a bright spot in my day. I hope that I was able to be a bright spot too because he absolutely deserved happiness. He was just such a fantastic human and I will miss him so much.

God sent you down on earth as an angel and he lent you for a short time to warm people's hearts and souls and to add sunshine and hope to your family and friends.
I did not know you well, but your mother always spoke so highly of you and felt so blessed to have a wonderful son as yourself. Gentle natured, easy going with an infectious laugh and you lit up any room that you walked into. She also described your fighting nature to battle the monster called cancer. You were meant to start college this month and begin a new chapter of your life.
But God decided otherwise. He needed your twinkling eyes and kind heart back in heaven. It was brutal for you, your family and your friends. But they know that you will all meet up on the other side, and you will be waiting to greet them, and you will be able to show them the ropes on how to live as a shining star to other family members and friends still who remain earthlings.
Just give a sign and they will all see the star that shines brighter than the others and they will know that it is you.

I miss you so much man and not a day goes by where I don’t think about you. You showed me kindness and always somehow brought a smile to my face. For that, I will always be eternally grateful 🫶🏼

He came to see me everyday in class in ceramics ❤️ I miss him

Although I wasn’t as close to you as I was to your sister, we still had our conversations here and there. You and your sister both were the best twins I’ve ever met. I hope the Walker family mourns in peace with knowledge knowing he’s not suffering anymore. He fought long and he fought with all the power and strength he could . May he rest in peace.

The smile, the laughter and the caring attitude. I truly enjoyed being your teacher as you always made my day when you entered the classroom. You will forever be in my thoughts. Rest with God. Much love and prayers
Coach

Our deepest condolences. There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. You’re in our thoughts and hearts. 💕

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and the whole family. It is impossible to express our sadness for your loss. We spent lots of time with Colin in your kitchen and at the dining table sharing. He was a special person to us and everyone who
Knew him.❤️❤️

Rick, Pandora, Riley, Presley and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

Sending you all so much love. Our hearts are broken for your loss. Colin was such a special young man and he will be truly missed. xoxo
Tiz, Andrew,Talia & Alex

I’m Colin’s little sister and I miss him with all my heart. He loved me and did lots of things with me. He made me laugh when I was angry and or sad. I will miss him deeply… rest well my bubba❤️
I love you with all my heart ❤️