Trooper John Henry Duncan Jr. North Carolina Highway Patrol North Carolina Tuesday, January 9, 2001  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 22 of 2

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2009-02-25

On the 8th anniversary of your EOW, know that you are loved and missed.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2009-01-09

Luv ya man ! Keep it warm in heaven for me ! You KNOW how much i like South Beach !!! ( LAUGH ) I hope to see ya again in another 50 years or so. You were/are one of the most sincere people I have ever met. Hate I didnt get to say it be fore you got out of here but it's a violation af "MAN LAW" to talk like that. I will never forget you.

JOMO

JOMO
cousin
2008-07-07

God bless and thank you for your service

Old freind
2008-05-24

7YRS NOW AND YOUR STILL IN OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS
NCSHP 6077

2008-01-10

Remebering you on this day, leaves my heart sad, but with great pride to call "friend" to such a wonderful person as you. Your family you love so much will always be in my prayers.

2008-01-09

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-02

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-27

Even years after your crash, your death still haunts me. I think about you often. In fact, every day I start my Patrol Car I see your name on the broken memorial braclet that is not attached to my low band mic.

I'll never forget the look we gave each other on the very fist day of Patrol School when they were running us around the track. It summed up the next 28 weeks.

And the 45 of us left will never, ever forget your camel named Clyde. The one with two humps; the one you used to ride.

To the 99th...

Zebra Un Tree Tree
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
2007-06-26

God Bless your family. You are a true hero !!! (who made the ultimate sacrifice trying to up hold the law). You are not forgotten.


Thank You !
Cpl.J.W. Lowder, Union County Sheriff's Department

Cpl. J.W. Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Department
2007-05-14

Man, it's been so many years since you have been gone. Looking at your pictures and all the nice things said about you brings back so many memories. I can remember all of us having fun back here in Mississippi. I love you and miss you. I'll keep your memory alive in my heart always.

Marcus V. Duncan
cousin
2007-05-06

John,
God Bless you and I will continue to pray for your family.

You will NEVER be forgotten.

God Speed HERO...

2007-02-23

My thoughts are with your family on this 6th anniversary of your end of watch. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-01-09

Always remembered and honored.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-01-09

Fallen six years ago, but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs
2007-01-02

Today is August 23, 2006 and I came across the memorial from a link on another page. As I have sat and read this almost entire pages of the fallen troopers it saddens me greatly. I have known many troopers and applied many times to the great NCSHP. I have very poor eyesight and therefore could not be accepted. I greatly admire and have the utmost respect for the patrol. I have lived the life of a trooper through many great friends who are troopers. I always try and make sure when I see a trooper on a traffic stop to make sure he is ok. Without hesitation I would risk being injured to assist. To all the familys of these fine troopers. God be with you all.

2006-08-24

JOHN YOU WERE AND ARE A TRUE FRIEND. WE WORKED TOGETHER IN B1 AND I REMEMBER THE MORNING OF JANUARY 9TH LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

TRP D L MOBLEY
SHP
2006-08-23

I am a former Trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. I attended Patrol School with Trooper Duncan and he is a brother to me. Trooper Duncan was a fine example of what is expected of a North Carolina State Trooper. I love and miss him dearly!

Special Agent John G. Ludlum II
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
2006-02-23

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us." - Jean Paul Richter

John,
Five years today ... you're not forgotten.

2006-01-09

you are still not forgotten....

anonymous

2005-12-08

Rest in peace brother, your brother's
in "blue" will take it from here.

Ofc. Don Searle #238
Medina Police Dept. (Ohio)
2004-12-31

I can still remember those 28 weeks of Basic Highway Patrol School like it was yesterday. You were an inspiration to all of us in school. You continue to be missed.

Trooper J.D. King
NCSHP
2004-07-27

We will not forget!!!!

NCSHP
2004-07-08

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.99TH LIVES FOREVER!

Anonymous

2003-11-22

Trooper Duncan, Thanks for your years of service. RIP my Brother.

Officer Greg W. Bailey
Apex Police Dept. NC.
2003-09-12