Alex Dukes: Soldier in The Face of Frustration and Loss

If he came in the huddle and said, 'We're going to win,' that was it The cell phone Artis Dukes wears on his hip has rung often since Sept. 2, the day his youngest son, Alex, died at age 23. via The Ledger

[Shontae Day]

Alex Dukes! You were my heart in high school all the way through college. I will miss you from the bottom of my heart. You be easy! Muah! Miss Shontae

[Drakey]

Man there's so much to say about you, but there's one thing that i can say that alot of people cant and thats that God blessed me with a big cousin like you I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, you will always be in my heart no matter what i love hugs and kisses bye.

[Auntie Tisha]

I am the youngest aunt, and you made me feel like the biggest aunt. You are loved and missed very much. Not a day go by that I don't think about you and how you touched so many lives. You will always remain in my heart. And if you don't know who he (ALEX DUKES) is, he's "DUKES BABY". Love and Miss you much. Auntie Tisha

[Little Cuz-ins]

Angelica- Big cuz, I love and miss you very much.

LaDarius- I love and miss you big cuz.

Timaye- Wish that you were still here, Because I miss you so.

Timora- Wishing that you were still here so that I can have my big cuz to play with me again.

[Uncle Joejo]

Hey big man, Just want to let you know that I miss you. Wishing that you were still here to hear me sing once again. At least you let me know how you felt about my singing, and you are right, I'm going somewere with my singing. Thanks for your encouraging words. Love you man.