Officer Down Memorial Page

Brother

Dave Hamilton and I raised a glass of good whisky in your memory on the 19th. We miss you every day.

Warriors die. I'll see you again.

LT Jeff Hall (ret)
Alaska State Troopers/S.E.R.T.
May 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also a fellow Marine Captain, thus I thank you for your service to our country in the Corps and bid you semper fi.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 19, 2012

Like Bob Foley, USMC, retired, (see above) I, too, was in Captain Duncan's Platoon @ The Basic School. I heard some years later that he had been killed in Alaska but, did not know the circumstances. A fine Marine and, a caring leader. Very obviously a courageous one as well.

Colonel John Harvey, USMC (retired)
March 23, 2012

I pray that your sacrifice will in turn care for and protect your family. I know they must miss, love and remember your loss more than any of us could understand. My prayers go out to them and to your partner. I know your loss has saved many others and I thank God for that too. Bless you, your family and your fellow officers. Blessed Be

S. Wagner
February 27, 2012

I remember the case well, I have seen it on several TV episodes on the history channel. Honoring fallen Hero's and a hero you were Sir. RIP now.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 18, 2012

Troy Lynn Duncan is a American hero. He is a direct descendant of John Rolfe and Pocahontas.

Vasili
August 5, 2011

just saw your story on history channel. thank you and your family for your sacrifice.

tom noga
cleveland, ohio
December 29, 2010

Your story was just on the History Channel. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Deputy- retired
ACSO- CA
December 29, 2010

Your service to your country as well as to the great state of Alaska is very commendable. My son just joined LAPD (2010)and my Daughter is with CBP as a Federal Officer (2009). Along with myself (CHP/Susanville PD) and both my son and daughter I say thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family...

Semper Fi Marine....

STO W.M.Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol/Susanville PD
September 3, 2010

GOD BLESS TROOPER DUNCAN ! YOUR LOYALTY TO OUR CHOSEN PROFESSION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IS VERY NOBLE.

SINCERELY,

JON LOWDER OF MONROE, NC
CORPORAL/ UNION COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA

CPL. JON LOWDER OF MONROE, NC
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
October 30, 2009

A true Alaskan hero. Semper Fi, Troy.

Vasili
May 1, 2009

Sir, I remain indignant that the coward who murdered you is buried in a National Cemetery in Sitka AK, next door to the Trooper Academy! That is an absolute affront to all AK officers and to US military veterans.

I am going to ask our Congressional reps to see if some law can be passed to correct this injustice.

Thank you for your brave service to the USMC and to the State of AK. RIP Sir and Semper Fi!

Chief JA Millan
Galena AK PD
April 10, 2009

Troy and I were working in Warrants in Fairbanks and he and I had just finished looking for someone when the call out came. I was driving and Troy asked to be dropped off at Detachment HQ. I dropped him off and that was the last time I saw him. Of the troopers who worked warrants during that time frame with Troy, I was the only one who made it to retirement. One trooper quit shortly after and another quit several years later. May God bless Trooper Duncan and his family,

Trooper Gary Cook
Alaska State Troopers
June 21, 2008

Devil Dawg:

How ironic that while sitting here at Southeast, talking with several cops from various L.A. County agencies all Marines), I should come across Your memorial.

May Your Soul Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
May 19, 2008

Troy,
You are gone but not forgotten and are always in our thoughts and prayers.
We will never forget you and your sacrifice.
Dave

Sergeant David Jones
Alaska State Troopers
May 9, 2008

TROOPER DUNCAN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE, A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
January 17, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
July 25, 2007

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

Officer 11169
November 2, 2006

we have never forgotten your sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother.

Tpr./S.E.R.T. "Ike" Lorentz (retired)
January 31, 2006

Capt. Duncan USMC was our Staff Platoon Commander at The Basic School in Quantico, VA and was both respected and well-liked by all his Marines. He's often thought about, and we miss his positive nature and inspiring example. He set the highest standard, and has both our prayers and gratitude. You'll never be forgotten, and Semper Fi.

LtCol Bob Foley
USMC (Ret.)
August 2, 2005

Almost 21 years later, I still remember "Trooper Troy". He was my friend and he will always be missed and be in my heart. He was kind and caring and loved his job. God bless him.

Patrolman Andrea Dalton, retired
Fairbanks Police Dept
March 29, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

(Formerly of Seward Alaska)

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

I was dispatching when Trooper Troy Duncan was shot and killed and it will be remembered as one of the most moments of my life. I was devestated and shocked how he could be so full of life just hours before; when he walked into dispatch and smiled and told me hello and we chatted for a few minutes, and then....gone. Troy was such a sweet, caring person and I really enjoyed working with him. He was not afraid of life, and lived it to the fullest. I can still hear his voice with that accent and miss him to this day.
I treasure the time that we worked together and know that I am richer for having known him.

Kristi (Birmingham) Cooper
AST
September 21, 2003