Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Duncan,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Decatur. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 13, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 13, 2020

Rest in peace

Nick mottola
None

August 13, 2020

Rest in peace Chief of Police Duncan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 4, 2020

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

August 13, 2017

Thinking of you on this day. You're never forgotten. God bless

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

August 13, 2017

Chief Duncan - Sounds like you were "leading from the front," Sir. May those of us wearing the stars, follow your example.

Thanks for your service to the people of Decatur, and to the state of Arkansas. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

September 26, 2010

Rest in Peace, Chief Duncan. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 14, 2008

I am a resident of Decatur, and remember the tragic accident that took Chief Duncan's life. I believe he will always be remembered. My thoughts are still with his family!

Jail Deputy Heath
Benton County Sheriff's Office

February 11, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 19, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Chief Richard Leon Duncan and his fellow officers with the Secatur Police Department:

On this the eighth anniversary of Richard's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Richards's valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Richard was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Richard gave to his community and the citizens of Arkansas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 13, 1998.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 14, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother in Blue!

January 26, 2004