The same can be said about many of the projects Len created or operated for the city of Pittsburgh, including Recreation Center Development, the Annual Pittsburgh Great Race and the Jesse Owens Track and Field Competition, just to name a few.
But back to the “Cool” part of Len Duncan. And trust me cool fit…in a nice “Old School” kind of way.
Now his lovely wife Anne and his daughter JoAnn will tell you he was a ruggedly handsome man (They will tell you that. Not me. Smile) that was always sharp. Always the right outfit at the right time…you know…“clean”! The clothes, the style, the clean cut, the jewelry and of course the smile. Always, the smile.
On Sept. 6, we said goodbye to the vessel that was Leonard R. Duncan Sr., but all that he was will live on forever. Husband to Annastine, father to JoAnn, Lynnice (now deceased), Leonard Jr. and Eric, mentor to me and hundreds like me, as well as innovator, director and leader.
He was a man that served his God, his country, his family and his community well. The man they called “Mr. Duncan” with respect and reverence will live on in the continued history of this city for years to come.
As the sun sets on his initial journey, as it assuredly will for all of us, you can be sure that when the sun rises in the morning among the heavenly clouds, you will hear a strong voice holler “Four” as the ball takes flight and know that the man resting on his club with the smile of accomplishment on his face is “Mr. Duncan”!
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