Terry Scott Duncan

Terry – We miss you.

Words simply fail at a time like this. I worked closely w/ Terry for 5-1/2 yrs ever since he left Pentagon. He will be very sorely missed: the man, the leader, the coworker, the friend. So very sorry for your loss.

I have been a leadership development consultant for over 25 years and had the absolute privilege of working with Terry for the past 3 years. He was one of the most outstanding leaders I have ever worked with. He had the rare combination of a caring heart and a brilliant mind. He cared so deeply about his team, his organization, his country and most of all his family. You have my deepest sympathy. He will be greatly greatly missed.

Duncan Family, even though I only met Terry once and have been with his Directorate a short period of time, it’s evident that he was loved and admired by all. He was a man of honesty and most of all integrity. He never passed up the opportunity to talk to someone on a personal level, as well as, pass on his contagous smile to everyone in the hall; even those he didn’t know. Thank you for sharing him with us, his presence will certainly be missed; we’ll keep his life vision and memory alive.

We are truly sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. We will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and your family the strength to bear the great pain. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.

Mary Jo and kids, my heart goes out to you. Please let us know what we can do to help you in your time of loss. Love from Amelie and Mark

Words cannot express my profound sadness at the passing of my colleague. Our family offers its condolences and prayers to the Duncan family at this time of sorrow.

I work with Jim. My very deepest sympathies on the loss of a husband, father, and brother and son.

Duncan Family, We are so very sorry for your unbelievable loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Our sincerest condolences.

We are so sorry to hear of Scott’s sudden death. We know all of his Kentucky family and offer our prayers and condolences to all of you. May your fond memories of Scott help you through this time of grief. With condolences and prayers, Woody and Teresa Woodall

I had the great honor of working with Terry over the past 2.5 years. His vast knowledge, intellect, calm demeanor and vision never ceased to astound me. Terry, you will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the Duncan family.

Dear Dean and family – We offer our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Scott. Please know that you all will be in our prayers during this difficult time.

I believe everyone who had the pleasure of meeting Terry would say it was a pleasure and honor to know him. He was a real gentleman, a brilliant leader, great father and husband, and most honorable servant. We are all diminished by his loss. Best wishes and prayers from us, James and Michelle to Mary Jo, our goddaughter Katy, Grace, Michael and Joseph.

Terry was a wonderful leader in service to our country and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at his loss

To the Duncan family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your son, husband, father & friend. Terry inspired so many & eloquently painted a future vision that was indeed revolutionary. He spoke of me at my retirement with such praise- but, it went both ways … he will be missed by the many whose lives he touched. May God Bless you ALL.

Heartfelt condolences to the Duncan Family. Thoughts and prayers during these very sad times.

What a devastating loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Duncan family. As a colleague who served under Mr. Duncan: we’ve lost a wonderful man, a great leader and a true patriot. For all his brilliance, I will remember Mr. Duncan most for always being a gentleman. No matter the circumstance or stresses he faced, he was always kind and patient. To all of us who had the honor of working with him, it was obvious he was a special person. Thank you to the Duncan family for sharing your son/brother/husband/father with us. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Duncan touched many of us, as does the sadness of his passing. May your memories comfort you, share your stories, and he’ll never be far from your hearts. I am honored to have known him, and my condolences to you all.

Dearest Duncan Family, it has been my honor and privilege to work as part of Terry’s front office staff for the past year and a half. He was an outstanding leader and visionary with an incredibly brilliant intellect. You are continually in my prayers for God’s peace and comfort to sustain you during this time of sorrow.

Terry had vision, drive and was highly respected. He will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Duncan Family.

I have so many fond memories growing up with Scott. He was brilliant and I admired the heck out of him. Always knew he would do great things. My sincerest condolences to his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Mary Jo and Family, I had the privilege to work for Mr. Duncan during the past year and a half. He was a great leader and a wonderful person to work with. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Mary Jo and Family, Marilyn and I are so deeply saddened by this tragedy. You have our deepest condolences. From the first day I met Terry I knew he was special so intelligent, well read, a team player, incredible analyst, organized, respectful of others, dedicated, loyal, and caring. He accepted new responsibilities like a sponge and produced. He had all the makings of a great leader and it became so. God seems to take the great ones early. He may have other purposes. But it doesnt diminish the heart ache and loss for you and us. Terrys SOR family is reeling, stunned, and greatly saddened. We are all praying for your comfort and a way forward in this, the hardest of times presented to us as part of the cycle of life and death. Mary Jo, may God have blessings on you and your family.

Terry was a very good man – he will be missed. May God’s peace and comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Sandra and I were sadden to learn about Terry..

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. May the Peace that transcends understanding and the Grace of the Lord comfort you all. Janet L., HCC

Words cannot express my heartfelt sorrow for the loss of Scott. My sincere condolences go out to the entire Duncan family. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

I’m so sorry for your loss, I remember Scott when he was on the academic team in high school, he was so brilliant. May God hold you in his arms through this time.

My family and I pass on our condolences to the Ducan Family during this very hard time. We hold you all in our prayers for strength, understanding and love. Blessings, The Berens Family

A most honorable man who was treasured by all who came in contact with him. A true patriot who values duty, honor, country, God and Family. May you be comforted in knowing he will not be forgotten by those who knew him. It was an honor to work for such a great man of vision and purpose.

I was so deeply saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. My heart goes out to the whole family. Having to bear this is so hard. Terry was a good friend and colleague while here in Albuquerque. I’ll always remember the amazing work, and the awesome Yosemite hike with Terry and Mary Jo, while they were here. My prayers are with you all.

We meet many people as we progress through life, but very few touch us to the core and leave us with a sense of pride knowing we had the opportunity and pleasure to have this person in our lives. I will miss Terry.

No words can describe your loss. Terry was a wonderful leader and colleague who will be deeply missed and always remembered.

It’s surreal that Terry has passed on, but I feel deeply fortunate to have known him. Terry hired me at the SOR when I was a brand new 2Lt, and his faith and confidence in me made a huge difference. I will always remember the day I met him, full of life and enthusiasm. I wouldn’t be who or where I am now without him. Fun memory: while I was at the Naval Postgraduate School, Terry and Rob Johnson came to a conference with a reception at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. In the round anchovy tank, one anchovy was swimming around in the opposite direction of the hundreds of others, and the three of us followed the nonconformer around and around the tank for a very long time. We joked how easily amused we scientists and engineers were by a little fish… To Terry’s family, thank you for sharing his light with the world. He passed on far too soon, but he left an amazing legacy in the world. I’m sure he leaves an even greater one with you. Deepest condolences, Melissa Corley Carter and Alan Carter

Our thoughts and hearts go out to you and your family. Terry was a great person and will be missed.

Thoughts and prayers with your family.

Mary Jo, Katy, Grace, Michael, and Joseph, We can’t imagine the loss you are feeling, but can only hope that the fondest memories, and the feeling of love that was between your husband/father fills your heart, mind, and soul. Our deepest sympathy and condolences. Bob and Holly

Honored to have worked for Mr. Duncan. His leadership was steadfast, decisive, and respected by all. A patriot, thinker, teacher, and friend. He will be missed.

We pray you and your family find some peace in this very difficult time.

Our deepest condolences on passing your son Scott . We continue to pray Scott’s soul and all your Family members. Lords glorious power give him joy and peace In heaven.

At a loss of words but he left an indelible and very positive mark on national security and truly liked working with him.

We are so sorry for your loss. Terry was a great leader and his colleagues and teams truly appreciated his leadership, mentorship, innovation, and commitment to duty and mission. While he will be missed within the National Security community, we know it pales in comparison to how he’ll be missed by his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during these difficult times.

Dear Duncan Family–we worked with Terry for 4 years on different projects. He was so even-keeled, smart and insightful. I know we will miss him, so I can only imagine how much you will too. God bless you in this painful time.

I’m not sure how the National Reconnaissance Office will survive without Terry’s visionary prowess. He was a pioneer of both Space and IT that our nation will be hard pressed to replace. Condolences to the family of this great man that we will all miss!

Praying for the family of my classmate. Kimberly Wilson McCarley Class of 1988 Cadiz, KY

My prayers are with all the Duncan family in your time of loss.

Our deepest thoughts and prayers go to Mary Jo, the children, and the Duncan family. Fondest memory’s from the Starfire Optical Range family.

Please accept my condolences to you and your family Mary Jo. I thank God for sending Terry to the SOR when he did. He was an inspiration to so many with his brilliant mind and kind heart! I was one of the lucky ones to have worked with Terry and for him. I am so thankful he chose to serve his country. He will be a legend not only in our great free country, but also around the world. He will always be remembered as a great leader and friend to the SOR! As a mother, my heart breaks for your beautiful children. I send you hugs and prayers. I pray you will find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ.

My sincere condolences to you and your family! Scott was my classmate and he will be missed. I was hoping he was going to come to our 30yr class reunion next year. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers 🙏🏾

I am so very sorry. Our prayers go out for the family.

My deepest condolences for your loss. Terry was a respected and considerate colleague as well as a terrific leader and patriot. He is in my prayers. Know that even in the midst of the most stressful times at work, his face would light up when he talked about his family, which was often. His pride in his parents, wife, and children was apparent to all.

Allow me to offer my deepest sympathies for your loss. Terry will be missed. I had the distinct pleasure of working with him over the years. He was one of a rare breed of people who was able to successfully make a positive and lasting impact. Our nation will sorely miss him.

Dear Duncan Family, My prayers go out to you but know that your husband, father, son, brother and friend gave a legacy of what made him great through his family. I have known Terry for many years and he always spoke of the fun, love and laughter he had with his family. Words can not express what we each feel but know that the memories you hold dear will let his spirit be free but remain a part of the love he had of his family.

A remarkable leader and a wonderful man, Terry Duncan made the world a better place. May God bless the Duncan family.

Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about Terry. Wendy and I will remember him and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Rich Linehan

Our prayers are with you & your family.

Mary, My deepest condolences. I have fond memories of both Terry and you during those long days and nights studying. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. -Dan

The Yarbroughs offer heartfelt condolences to the Duncan family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss – from the moment I first met Terry at the Starfire Optical Range it was clear that he was a cut above everyone else – he was a truly amazing person! Our prayers are with you and your family. Gregory & Suzanne Brittelle

Mary Jo and Family, I am saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. I was a young and inexperienced AF engineer when Terry mentored me. I am grateful for having to opportunity to work with Terry. I also have fond memories of those great holiday meals you and Terry would host frequently during my time in Albuquerque. He was a great person. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am extreme sorry for you loss. He was a great man with a kind ora. He lead by example. God needed him in heaven (an angel to thing organized). We will miss him and thank your family for allowing us to borrow him during the day. I will keep you in your family in prayer. Have a beautiful day and know that an angel name Terry is watching over you and your family

Sympathy and condolences to the Duncan family…

Duncan Family, I wish there were words I could offer to comfort you. Terry will be greatly missed by his work family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Terry was a brilliant visionary and leader, kind person, and true patriot. Know that he is at peace in heaven and forever in your hearts.

I knew him as “Scott” when we were students in the Trigg County school system. We were in almost every class together, and we were in several extracurricular activities together. I remember Scott being kind, extremely intelligent, a voracious reader of great books, excellent in every class and activity, and curious about many different aspects of the world. One might expect that we were competitors. But we were not, for he was in a league of his own. He was his own, excellent self. He comported himself honorably and with kindness. I respected him then, and I celebrate him now.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Duncan family. As a USAFA Classmate and CS-16 Squadronmate, this is a sad day for the Chickenhawk Family. A toast to Terry! – Class of 1992, True Blue

Mary, So sorry for your loss. I remember Terry so much from the Academy football games & him in the D&B Corps. May God bring you comfort during this time.

Dear Mary Jo and family, words are not enough to say how sorry I am to hear of Terry’s passing. May you find comfort with each other in the upcoming months. Wish you well through a long journey… Big hugs.

Mary Jo and family, what a great guy Terry was and what memories I’m sure your family made. I met Terry in June 1988; we were basics and Doolies together at the zoo. He was an incredibly smart guy that caught lots of grief over that Kentucky drawl. Regardless, he was an integral part of many successful Academy and USAF careers. When I heard he made the SES, I was both surprised and nonplussed: simple, Terry did what Terry set his mind to. I still have the stereo he convinced me to buy at the C-Store as soon as we were recognized. On his recommendation alone, I WAY overspent for what is still today a superior system playing in our home daily. Sadly, we went our separate ways after the first year and especially graduation. Regardless, Terry will always rank at the top of my list of those I admire and respect. He had a quiet confidence that inspired others to achieve. May our Lord pour his richest blessings upon your family and surround you in His comforting arms.