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Robert Oliver Duncan

Tehachapi, CA

June 16, 1947 - December 10, 2017

Jun 16, 1947 - Dec 10, 2017

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Robert Oliver Duncan – TEHACHAPI, CA – Robert passed away on Monday, December 10th, at Tehachapi Hospital of heart failure. Robert was born on June 16, 1947 in Los Angeles. In his 70 years Robert experienced what seemed like many lifetimes, from serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam at 19, working as a camera grip on movie sets, being a paramedic in the roughest parts of Los Angeles, becoming a firefighter, counseling Vietnam veterans, as well as being a father, husband and friend to many. He loved fishing and loved to race. At one point he held the record for the world’s fastest mini-pickup truck, going over 200 miles per hour. He was most passionate about his service to our Country. He was honored with the Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. He loved to share his stories about Vietnam and wrote many articles about it. He enjoyed his Big Red One Vietnam veteran reunions. He was predeceased by Mary, his wife, and his two brothers, Doug and Ted. He is survived by his brothers, Bruce and Steve, his sons, Robert (Kayla) and Jonathan (Gina), and his stepsons, Tom (Julie) and Jim (Tina). He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren. Robert never forgot a person he met or a place he had been. He was a storyteller, and he made an impression with each story he told.

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