Tech Sgt Scott Eric Duffman
Born: August 14, 1974
Died: February 17, 2007 in Afghanistan
Tech Sgt Scott E. Duffman of Albuquerque, New Mexico was a 1992 graduate of La Cueva High School where he participated on the wrestling team. Scott knew he wanted to be a pararescueman from the time he was a young boy. His mother was an Air Force medic and his stepfather was also in the Air Force. He joined the Air Force following graduation and had been in and out of Afghanistan on a number of deployments since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Scott loved excitement, loved to live fast, and to live in the moment. He loved fast cars and motorcycles. He also loved skiing, scuba diving, skydiving and mountain climbing. He thrived on bets, dares, pranks. Once, he and some pararescue buddies came to visit his mom and decided one night to bet on what time the sun came up. They crawled onto the roof and drank until they had a winner. The loser had to strip naked and run the cul de sac on foot. He had adventure, success and recognition, and he did everything he ever wanted to do in his life. Scott had been in Afghanistan for five days when he died. His Awards and Decorations include, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal. He leaves his wife, Mary and daughter, Sophia, and his mother, Rose Duffman among others. He died at age 32 when the coalition CH-47 helicopter he was riding in crashed in eastern Afghanistan.
Air Force
24th Special Tactics Squadron
Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina
Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia – Sec 60 Site 8539
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