I was saddened to hear that Duke had passed away, at last his pain is over. My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to his wife, children and friends.
He made an indelible mark on aviation and I feel priviledged to have read his stoies, they are a great legacy to leave to those of us who can never experience the kind of aviation world he was part of. I enjoyed the stories immensly and, like BeauMan dreaded seeing the inevitable post.
R.I.P. Duke, you deserve a good rest.