By God I am a lucky man!
I feel that after reading Sawmill Broad's words - thank you for saying them. Indeed, how can anyone not feel that when reading about an aviator of Duke's stature. stricken as he is with the "Big C" - as the other Duke (John Wayne) called it.
What can we do? Nothing, except let you know Duke that we are thinking of you and hopefully giving you a little smile and comfort from so many of us who, like you, love aeroplanes and flying. A band of brothers perhaps.
God bless you sir, you are inspiration to us all.