Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was just thinking about you today and just wanted to let you know that. You had a stretch of the street along the south side of the PD building dedicated to you and hopefully people will remember.

Chief of Police (retired) Thomas Kelly
AJPD/DEA

December 13, 2024

RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb, New York State Police.

August 5, 2020

Red and Blue Lights Cover seventy five like a train.
Miles of cars full of people with nothing to say.
The suns out, you think that it's just another November day.
Oh and I can't help but be mad knowing I'll leave and you're gonna stay.
They called me on a cell phone telling me there's an officer down.
And we prayed for a miracle, but you didn't come back around.
Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I'm doing right now.
Oh we're 21 shots going up for the officer down.
I begged you to sew up that T-shirt that I sleep in now.
And badge number four fifty seven is all over town.
And people keep asking if there's anything that they can do, but no one can give me back you.
They called me on a cell phone telling me there's an officer down.
And we prayed for a miracle, but you didn't come back around.
Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I'm doing right now.
Oh we're 21 shots going up for the officer down.
I held you tight when they told me it's time to let go.
And I know that somehow you knew that you weren't alone.
They called me and told me it's my officer down.
And I talked to you and begged you, but you didn't come back around.
Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I'm doing right now.
Oh we're 21 shots going up.
I wish you had more time with us.
Cuz thirty three years ain't enough, for the officer down.


Written by Hannah Ellis for her cousin Daniel Ellis

Amy Murphy
2nd Cousin

July 8, 2020

Red and Blue Lights Cover seventy five like a train.
Miles of cars full of people with nothing to say.
The suns out, you think that it's just another November day.
Oh and I can't help but be mad knowing I'll leave and you're gonna stay.
They called me on a cell phone telling me there's an officer down.
And we prayed for a miracle, but you didn't come back around.
Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I'm doing right now.
Oh we're 21 shots going up for the officer down.
I begged you to sew up that T-shirt that I sleep in now.
And badge number four fifty seven is all over town.
And people keep asking if there's anything that they can do, but no one can give me back you.
They called me on a cell phone telling me there's an officer down.
And we prayed for a miracle, but you didn't come back around.
Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I'm doing right now.
Oh we're 21 shots going up for the officer down.
I held you tight when they told me it's time to let go.
And I know that somehow you knew that you weren't alone.
They called me and told me it's my officer down.
And I talked to you and begged you, but you didn't come back around.
Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I'm doing right now.
Oh we're 21 shots going up.
I wish you had more time with us.
Cuz thirty three years ain't enough, for the officer down.


Written by Hannah Ellis for her cousin Daniel Ellis

Amy Murphy
2nd Cousin

July 8, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Duncan. A very tragic accident!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 19, 2020

I do not know Mr. Duncan but from what I can tell he was a very amazing man. I am not quite sure if anyone will read this but if someone were to stumble upon it I hope it be one of his daughters or wife. My name is Stephanie and I am a Justice Studies major through the School od social transformation at ASU & I recently received a scholarship from the " Russell L Duncan Memorial Golf Classic and I just wanted to thank all the staff & especially Mr Duncan himself for creating such long lasting friendships with people who speak so highly of him and made this happen for me as well. I am beyond thankful.

Stephanie M
ASU

March 24, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 34th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 9, 2017

5 days after my son Chad was born, I lost my good, good friend Russ. I think of you often my brother. I made my career in Law Enforcement after your terrible loss and worked side by side with your great brother Brian. RIP my friend.

Sergeant Ron Martin
Apache Junction Police Dept.

November 9, 2017

Grew up with Billie and Sharon Duncan as my second set of parents, with Russ and Brian as close as my own siblings. Such a tragedy! Still think about Russ all the time. Love ya brother!

TODD PONTE
Friend and Retired Midland Mi Police Dept.

November 8, 2017

Looking back over the years I have periodically wondered what life would have been like it my childhood neighbor and high school football buddy would have survived the unlikely accident. I can only imagine that his wonderful family would not feel the loss of this great guy with a great sense of humor, and fair-minded and caring personality. I do not know if souls can hear what’s going on here on earth, but I believe God hears: Rusty, my friend is surely missed. I pray that Russ’s Family is well taken care of, consoled in their loss, I hope, by caring people like me that still think about him around this time of year.May the peace of Christ that surpasses understanding rest on Russ’s loved ones.

Keith Anleitner
Retired School Administrator

November 8, 2017

Your family's loss is remembered. So sorry about the pain they all went through.

V. H.
Jury foreperson

December 22, 2016

God bless Brother , it will be 33 years in Nov...... I stopped by to say hello today, and cleaned your grave stone with My future wife. Shes a wonderful woman .....

MPO Ron Gorski
Scottsdale Police Dept.

October 10, 2016

I miss you and love you so much Daddy!

Jennifer Anne
Daughter #2

November 9, 2014

My faithful servant.
You were called upon to serve others.
You were asked to see, what no man should ever have to see.
To go through, what no man should ever have to go through.
But you did so with pride, honor, and integrity.

My faithful servant.
You were called upon to defend those, who could not defend themselves.
To provide justice to those, who did not respect it.
To lay down your life, if the time called for it.
Again, you did not question what was asked of you.
You did it with love, compassion, and loyalty.

My faithful servant.
In times of adversity, you prayed for strength.
In times of triumph, you praised your Lord.
You served your Country, State, and city proud.
Your service will forever be remembered by the many lives you’ve touched.

My faithful servant.
When your service on this earth is finally complete.
I will welcome you home with open arms.
I will embrace you and proclaim,
“Well done thou good and faithful servant.”


I wrote this when I lost a good friend (Police officer) to a horrible disease (cancer). I think it applies to all law enforcement officers (that’s who I had in mind as I wrote), but it resonates most when we lose one in the line of duty…RIP my brother.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City PD

October 1, 2013

Russ was my dad's cousin, we went to see his name on the Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington DC, and make a graphite tracing of his name together, my father Brad also became a police officer, I have a picture of Russ and my dad Bradley Duncan Houk and my mom and his wife from when they were young, If you would like a copy please contact me AMY DAWN MURPHY, you can find me on Facebook

Amy Dawn Murphy
2ND Cousin

December 17, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 18, 2012

Russ, it has been 29 years my friend. Sometimes it seems like a long time ago. Thanks for watching over us.

C.A.R.L.OT.A # 22

Sergeant Jimmy Walker
Classmate CARLOTA 22

November 9, 2012

My x-husband and I used to be friends with Russ. His parents had a cottage down from my in-law's cottage and I always thought the Duncan's were the greatest family. Russ and Dee and my husband and I were always out on the water fishing or on water skis. I missed them so much when they moved to Arizona and when the tragedy struck it was so unbelievable and shocking. How could this happen to such a great guy?? It always felt so surreal because we lived so far away and by then I had three little kids of my own. Trolling through the internet, remembering the past, I found this site. What a great memorial for a wonderful person.

Debbie garrity
Old friend

August 25, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 9, 2011

Hi Daddy,

Remembering you today. We all love and miss you! I'm pregnant with my first child, so this year is especially hard thinking of you not being able to know your grandchild. But I rest in the fact that God is in control of life and death - and there is a time for everything (Ecc. 3).

Love always,
Daughter #3

Stephanie Rae Duncan Moss
Daughter

November 9, 2011

I never met Russell, but am a cousin to his wife.

Denise and girls, I think of you and Russell every November. He sounds like he was such a wonderful person who was well respected among his fellow officers.

Please know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you!

Cindy Cresswell
Russell's wife's cousin

May 23, 2011

I ALWAYS REMEMBER,
NEVER FORGOTTEN...ALWAYS LOVED!
IN MY MIND AND IN MY HEART. 4 EVER

JENNY
SISTER IN LAW

November 9, 2010

Hi Daddy,

Yesterday would have been you and mom's 35th wedding anniversary. And 27 years ago today God ended your time with us here on Earth. We still think and dream of you and wish you were here with us to experience some of life's milestones. I'm 28 this year, the same age you were when you passed. I too am married like you were but no kids yet-you had 3. I can't imagine...

You are loved and missed - Remembering you today!

Love always,
Stephanie Rae (Daughter #3)

Stephanie Rae Duncan Moss
Daughter #3

November 9, 2010

Russ and I were high school friends in Garden City. We lost touch when I moved in 11th grade to Plymouth. It saddens me to learn of his untimely passing. He was a wonderful friend and I can only imagine what a great man he became. Rest in peace Russ.

Kathy Wilson Fink
Friend

July 12, 2009