Spc Spencer Duncan

Army Specialist Spencer Colson Duncan, 21, Olathe, Ks., was one of 30 brave Americans killed in action Aug. 6, 2011, when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan.
Spencer was born Feb. 19, 1990 in Merriam, Ks. He was a 2008 graduate of Olathe South High School.
He attended Indian Creek Community Church, Olathe, and Blue Valley Baptist Church, Overland Park, Ks.
After graduating from high school, Spencer enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in June of 2008. He received his initial basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. He completed Advanced Individual Training as a Medium Helicopter Repairman at Fort Eustis, Va. He worked at the Aviation Support Facility at New Center AirCenter, Olathe. First he was an aircraft mechanic and later he trained to become a Chinook door gunner. His unit was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in March of 2011.
He loved God, his family, his friends, his country, and his dog, Dixie.
Spencer was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lee H. Moore.
He is survived by his parents, Dale and Megan Duncan of the home; two brothers, Tanner Duncan, a recruit in the U.S. Marine Corp.; and Calder Duncan, of the home; paternal grandparents, Charles and Jane Duncan, Broken Arrow, Ok.; a maternal grandmother, Mary Beth Moore, Rockaway Beach, Or.; and a large and loving extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The family is grateful to a host of friends and family, citizens of the community, the city of Olathe; the state of Kansas, public servants, Spencer's military unit, and the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces.