Michael Duskin

Chief Warrant Officer Michael S. Duskin, age 42, of Orange Park, Florida, died on October 23, 2012, in Chak District, Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from small arms fire while on dismounted patrol during combat operations. 

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 

He attended Middleburg High School, where he was a lineman on the football team. Friends there said he had a sense of humor and got along with everyone. 

He joined the Army in 1993, the same year that his father, George Duskin, retired from the Navy.  Michael had deployed 5 times to Afghanistan and 2 times to Iraq. 

Family member stated that they are proud of Michael's service. He was a patriot. 

Angels of God, pray for Michael

Friends describe him as an American Hero. 

His awards and decorations include three Bronze Star Medals, including one that was awarded posthumously, two Meritorious Service Medals, a Purple Heart, the Joint Commendation Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, two National Defense Service Medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Basic Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.

Michael is survived by many loving friends and relatives, including his mother and father, Claire and George Duskin; a sister; his wife, Maggie; a 17 year old son, an 11 year old daughter and a 24 year old stepson who is also in the military. 

Thank you for serving, Michael.

Let us pray that Michael Duskin is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.