Passing of J.H. Ketcham Past Chief, Life Member and Past CC-16 Edward Duncan

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Where to start;

Ed Duncan was one of those guys that once you met him you would also remember him. I had the pleasure of having Ed as County Coordinator when I was Chief. We did not always see eye to eye on some things but one thing was for sure you always knew where you stood him Ed, he was a straight shooter all the way.

I also had the honor to be a member with Ed in JHK, sat many days in the basement rec. room surrounded by him and the other "old timers" and listened to the many stories they told and just took it all in. Eddie you will be missed by so many people, more than you will ever know.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Duncan family, the members of JHK and the staff at DC-911. RIP Eddie.

The following was sent to me tonight by Vinny Galvin.

Edward J. Duncan: Dover Plains, New York May 24, 2009

Edward J. Duncan, 64, a lifelong Dover resident, died Sunday, May 24,

2009 at his home in Dover Plains, NY. Mr. Duncan was a fire safety

engineer at IBM Corporation for 27 years retiring in 1992. Born on June

29, 1944 in Sharon, CT, he was the son of the late Walter G. and Grace

O'Dell Duncan. From September 1962 to September 1965, he served in the

United States Army. On April 29, 1967 in Dover Plains, NY, he married

Judith A. Ciferri who survives at home.

Mr. Duncan was a life member and past chief of the J. H. Ketcham Hose

Company and from 1984 to 2004 he served as deputy coordinator of the

Dutchess Co. Department of Emergency Response. He was a member of the

Dutchess Co. Fire Chief's Council, the Volunteer Fireman's Association

of New York State and the Royal Order of Red Vests. He was a member of

the IBM Quarter Century Club and the Benevolent and Protective Order of

Elks Order # 275 in Poughkeepsie, NY. A member of the Chestnut Ridge

Rod and Gun Club in Dover Plains, NY, he also enjoyed hunting with his

dogs at the Clove Valley Rod and Gun Club.

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God Bless You Chief!

You will be missed by so many. You are a huge part of JHK's history and legacy, some one oughta write a book!

And..........as much as I hate to admit it - after going a few rounds that day..I finally will.......you were right....we didnt need the tower ladder on Canoe Hill Rd....

Bobby - your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Duncan Family and also to J. H. Ketcham Hose Co!

May you RIP Ed !!

[Anthony Tester 13]

Ed and I worked together years ago, he was alot of fun to work with and will be greatly missed. My Condolences to the Duncan Family and to JHK Hose.

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God bless you Ed, you and Bud Pottenburgh can trade stories in Heaven

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RIP Chief Duncan.

[Guest]

My thoughts and prayers go to the Duncan Family and JHK Hose. RIP Chief

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Eddy and I are related by Marriage. We both are Married into the Ciferri Family. He will be missed.

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Rest in Peace, Chief. Prayers and condolences to the Duncan Family as well as the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company.