I am a nurse who worked with and for Dr. Duke in the trauma area of Memorial Hermann emergency room. I was an honor and a pleasure to watch him work and to be able to learn so much from him. When a trauma patient would be brought in, he wanted the chest x-ray done first. You had best not to be in the way of that patient getting that film done. I also worked on the Burn unit in that same facility and occasionally Dr. Duke would cover for one of the burn physicians while they were off. Due to the large amounts of narcotics that our severely burned patients would receive, a common problem was constipation. I would dread the nights when he would round, and order milk and molasses enemas. I was never able to look at milk or molasses quite the same way after those experiences. Finally, speaking as a former trauma patient who was brought into the ED and seen by Dr. Duke, I was very frightened on that stretcher when EMS brought me in. I remember seeing his face, and thinking I would be okay because he was there. I had a major hand injury, but was otherwise okay. I was supposed to be the Trauma Research nurse on call that Friday night, and when he found out he said, "You can't be on-call tonight or the weekend, we'll make do." I am really proud of the time I spent there in Houston.
I was in the experimental UTHSC Paramedic Class in 1978. Dr. Duke spent the first 10 minutes in class looking for a Coke can to spit (Copenhagen) in. After that, he taught all our Cardiology modules and many of our Trauma modules. He always seemed to remember us when we'd bring a patient in to Hermann. What a great doctor and nice man.
I would see Dr. Duke's reports on local TV San Antonio when I lived there in the 80's. This tribute brings tears to my eyes. There are some people who should live forever. Dr. Red Duke is one of these people.
I will forever be grateful to Dr. "Red" Duke. I suffered a traumatic accident that resulted in the amputation of my left lower leg. While other doctors wanted to amputate my knee as well, Dr. Duke made sure I kept my knee's function for years to come. With the advancement of prosthetic I lead a normal life as I did before my accident. Thanks to this man's knowledge and patience. Thank you so much Dr. Duke.
I had the honor of working with Dr. Duke when I was a Helicopter EMT (Ground Support) and was in a couple of scenes with him when the Life Line show was taped there. I can attest to the fact that he was a great man. Fly high Dr. Duke!
Dr. Duke and my late grandfather were close friends. The memories that both of them shared and that were, in turn, shared with me are absolutely priceless.
Dr. Red Duke not only did he save lives 2 the ppl that got hurt but he was also a legend in the medical community. I watched him on Houston Medical & Life Flight: Trauma Center Houston as well. You will b missed, Dr. Duke. Your legacy will live on 4ever. #rip 1928-2015
I worked at Memorial Hermann hospital starting in 2010 as a Biomedical Engineer. On my second day on the job I met Dr. Red Duke. I was stunned as if I seen a rock star. He spoke to me and he was so friendly. He made me feel proud to say I met the man.
So humble, so compassionate, and such a big heart. I first met DrRed Duke randomly in the hallway of the hospital where I had just started a rotation and was lost . he had no name tag, no white coat. Just a guy with an a awesome Texas twang and cowboy boots. We chatted for a while and I never realized who he was until afterwards when another student pointed it out to me. He didn't carry an ounce of arrogance in him, he was a man not interested in being recognized. Just interested in serving. Heaven gained an angel yesterday. Bet he's the loudest Yell leader up there.
Just found out he passed. Good doctor, nice person he wouldn't pass anyone without speaking. I left Hermann in 2003 didn't realize he was that old. Good guy. Rest in peace.
I used to run into Dr. Red Duke when I was a kid with my sister & my mother visiting one of her older brothers in the hospital (both of them also passed when my sister & I were kids). I would never forget how Dr. Red Duke never seemed to be in a hurry and he would have long conversations with us. I even recall once where he showed us a finger trick where it would look like he pulls his thumb apart. I really thank him for all of the times he used to entertain us. R.I.P. Dr. Red Duke. You will be deeply missed.
Outside OR he was the nicest man you'd ever meet but in the OR he was serious and he would ask his students questions and if you got a question wrong he cussed like a sailor but what an amazing doctor saved many lives its crazy and teaching the next generation RIP
Dr. Red Duke made a great impact on Houston Hospital I remember when I was younger watching him on TV!! My daughter broke her arm and we got tha privilege of meeting him!! Thoughts and Prayers for his family RIP Dr Red Duke!!
The #DrRedDuke @myuthealth @memorialhermann A true legend, educator, and innovator in trauma. Thank you for your guidance & mentorship during my training @TXMedCenter you impacted so many life's..
Dr.Duke was the BEST!!! Hermann Trauma & Life Flight is the best ever because of him and all the people who work there!! Dr.Duke was the Dr who attended to me in 2005 after I was thrown from the back of a truck and Life Flighted to HermannI don't remember much other than Landing & the first face I saw was Dr.Duke At the time I knew his face and I knew him but I couldn't remember his name I had some head trauma & Im Honored to say Dr.Red Duke & Hermann Trauma Staff SAVED MY LIFE, I will always be indebted to you all & Iam forever Greatful.....after that we have been friends since I would email or if I was near med center I would stop and he never forgot me or my name! Lol I grew up watching him on channel 13 he was a GENUIS and one hell of a MAN!!! Thank you Dr. Duke for everything you did for Houston and for the Medical Field....Go Rest & Ride your Horse High in the Sky Right next to your Beloved Life Flight Helicopters.....God Bless your Soul & God Speed.....REST IN PEACE #RIPRED #DRDUKE #LIFEFLIGHT #HERMANN
Descansa en paz doctor duke,donde usted está ya no ay muchos idiomas,usted me va entender,muchas gracias por todo lo que iso usted por mi,cuando mas necesitaba ,le voy a estar eternamente agradecido,por que me enseñó a tener valor y fe ,para vivir,un gran abrazo,y nos vemos cuando dios lo decida,yo todavía estoy aquí,pero se que un día me iré,ojalá,nos veamos,para agradecerle unos años más de vida,le pido a Dios que lo tenga en el mejor lugar,por que usted se lo merece,asta pronto doctor duke
I may be rediculous when asking you this,: I've noticed that you know how to keep your EC 145 helicopters working well, but do you have any EC 135 models?
I had been in Texas for a few years came across this very interesting man on local DFW television. He would have been my pick for a doctor just like Landry would have been my pick for my only coach. I sure hope he knew Jesus as His Lord and Savior for I want some time in eternity to get to know him. Thus it is with a heavy heart this news comes as shock to me of his death. Please convey my best to his surviving family. He was a real Texan. I cannot think of a better compliment of his character and larger than life persona.
Dr. Duke saved my son's life in 1997. I will always cherish the time I got to spend with Dr. Duke. He was incredible and sorely missed.
Heroes don't need to have capes and powers❤
My doctor...saved my leg! A honor to call him my friend! Rip Cowboy!💝
I am a nurse who worked with and for Dr. Duke in the trauma area of Memorial Hermann emergency room. I was an honor and a pleasure to watch him work and to be able to learn so much from him. When a trauma patient would be brought in, he wanted the chest x-ray done first. You had best not to be in the way of that patient getting that film done. I also worked on the Burn unit in that same facility and occasionally Dr. Duke would cover for one of the burn physicians while they were off. Due to the large amounts of narcotics that our severely burned patients would receive, a common problem was constipation. I would dread the nights when he would round, and order milk and molasses enemas. I was never able to look at milk or molasses quite the same way after those experiences. Finally, speaking as a former trauma patient who was brought into the ED and seen by Dr. Duke, I was very frightened on that stretcher when EMS brought me in. I remember seeing his face, and thinking I would be okay because he was there. I had a major hand injury, but was otherwise okay. I was supposed to be the Trauma Research nurse on call that Friday night, and when he found out he said, "You can't be on-call tonight or the weekend, we'll make do." I am really proud of the time I spent there in Houston.
That is amazing to share!
You were very blessed to have the medical staff on your side, as well as Dr. "Red" Duke.
I was in the experimental UTHSC Paramedic Class in 1978. Dr. Duke spent the first 10 minutes in class looking for a Coke can to spit (Copenhagen) in. After that, he taught all our Cardiology modules and many of our Trauma modules. He always seemed to remember us when we'd bring a patient in to Hermann. What a great doctor and nice man.
I would see Dr. Duke's reports on local TV San Antonio when I lived there in the 80's. This tribute brings tears to my eyes. There are some people who should live forever. Dr. Red Duke is one of these people.
I will forever be grateful to Dr. "Red" Duke. I suffered a traumatic accident that resulted in the amputation of my left lower leg. While other doctors wanted to amputate my knee as well, Dr. Duke made sure I kept my knee's function for years to come. With the advancement of prosthetic I lead a normal life as I did before my accident. Thanks to this man's knowledge and patience. Thank you so much Dr. Duke.
I had the honor of working with Dr. Duke when I was a Helicopter EMT (Ground Support) and was in a couple of scenes with him when the Life Line show was taped there. I can attest to the fact that he was a great man. Fly high Dr. Duke!
Mike Martinez
We miss you terribly Dr Duke !! You made an undeniable difference in modern medicine and in the lives of countless human beings. ❤
Dr. Duke and my late grandfather were close friends. The memories that both of them shared and that were, in turn, shared with me are absolutely priceless.
Dr. Red Duke not only did he save lives 2 the ppl that got hurt but he was also a legend in the medical community. I watched him on Houston Medical & Life Flight: Trauma Center Houston as well. You will b missed, Dr. Duke. Your legacy will live on 4ever. #rip 1928-2015
How fortunate to learn surgery from him
What a wonderful man
UTHhealth, please make more videos on Dr. Red Duke!!!
I worked at Memorial Hermann hospital starting in 2010 as a Biomedical Engineer. On my second day on the job I met Dr. Red Duke. I was stunned as if I seen a rock star. He spoke to me and he was so friendly. He made me feel proud to say I met the man.
That ending gives me goosebumps every time
So humble, so compassionate, and such a big heart. I first met DrRed Duke randomly in the hallway of the hospital where I had just started a rotation and was lost . he had no name tag, no white coat. Just a guy with an a awesome Texas twang and cowboy boots. We chatted for a while and I never realized who he was until afterwards when another student pointed it out to me. He didn't carry an ounce of arrogance in him, he was a man not interested in being recognized. Just interested in serving. Heaven gained an angel yesterday. Bet he's the loudest Yell leader up there.
Just found out he passed. Good doctor, nice person he wouldn't pass anyone without speaking. I left Hermann in 2003 didn't realize he was that old. Good guy. Rest in peace.
I used to run into Dr. Red Duke when I was a kid with my sister & my mother visiting one of her older brothers in the hospital (both of them also passed when my sister & I were kids). I would never forget how Dr. Red Duke never seemed to be in a hurry and he would have long conversations with us. I even recall once where he showed us a finger trick where it would look like he pulls his thumb apart. I really thank him for all of the times he used to entertain us. R.I.P. Dr. Red Duke. You will be deeply missed.
I would have loved to met Dr Red Duke.
Outside OR he was the nicest man you'd ever meet but in the OR he was serious and he would ask his students questions and if you got a question wrong he cussed like a sailor but what an amazing doctor saved many lives its crazy and teaching the next generation RIP
Rest in peace you great man!
7 years later ill still get there, dr duke.
May he rest in peace sounds like a great man
I've never met Dr. James Red Duke and I wished now I had.
R.I.P. Pardner
He was kind enough to sign autographs for me this last year
Heroes don't need to have powers and a cape❤
Dr. Red Duke made a great impact on Houston Hospital I remember when I was younger watching him on TV!! My daughter broke her arm and we got tha privilege of meeting him!! Thoughts and Prayers for his family RIP Dr Red Duke!!
Rest in Peace, Dr. Duke!
The #DrRedDuke @myuthealth @memorialhermann A true legend, educator, and innovator in trauma. Thank you for your guidance & mentorship during my training @TXMedCenter you impacted so many life's..
Dr.Duke was the BEST!!! Hermann Trauma & Life Flight is the best ever because of him and all the people who work there!! Dr.Duke was the Dr who attended to me in 2005 after I was thrown from the back of a truck and Life Flighted to HermannI don't remember much other than Landing & the first face I saw was Dr.Duke At the time I knew his face and I knew him but I couldn't remember his name I had some head trauma & Im Honored to say Dr.Red Duke & Hermann Trauma Staff SAVED MY LIFE, I will always be indebted to you all & Iam forever Greatful.....after that we have been friends since I would email or if I was near med center I would stop and he never forgot me or my name! Lol I grew up watching him on channel 13 he was a GENUIS and one hell of a MAN!!! Thank you Dr. Duke for everything you did for Houston and for the Medical Field....Go Rest & Ride your Horse High in the Sky Right next to your Beloved Life Flight Helicopters.....God Bless your Soul & God Speed.....REST IN PEACE #RIPRED #DRDUKE #LIFEFLIGHT #HERMANN
Descansa en paz doctor duke,donde usted está ya no ay muchos idiomas,usted me va entender,muchas gracias por todo lo que iso usted por mi,cuando mas necesitaba ,le voy a estar eternamente agradecido,por que me enseñó a tener valor y fe ,para vivir,un gran abrazo,y nos vemos cuando dios lo decida,yo todavía estoy aquí,pero se que un día me iré,ojalá,nos veamos,para agradecerle unos años más de vida,le pido a Dios que lo tenga en el mejor lugar,por que usted se lo merece,asta pronto doctor duke
God bless you doctor.
Rest in peace, Dr. Duke.
Dr. Red Duke November 16,1928-August 25,2015
I may be rediculous when asking you this,: I've noticed that you know how to keep your EC 145 helicopters working well, but do you have any EC 135 models?
My hat is off to you dr. Red Duke
A true champion.
a hero of mine!
I had been in Texas for a few years came across this very interesting man on local DFW television. He would have been my pick for a doctor just like Landry would have been my pick for my only coach. I sure hope he knew Jesus as His Lord and Savior for I want some time in eternity to get to know him. Thus it is with a heavy heart this news comes as shock to me of his death. Please convey my best to his surviving family. He was a real Texan. I cannot think of a better compliment of his character and larger than life persona.
+Don Purciful He not only knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior, he had a religion degree from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth.
God bless
Here.
I'm on oxygen 24 hours a day now because of covid 19 and pneumonia
666 Reign
Rest In Peace Dr. Duke