I met Duk in 2004 when he came to our engineering offices looking for a job as part of his relocation to the Delaware Valley.  After discussing his credentials, experience, and professional goals, I knew he was a the right fit for our team. Unfortunately for us, I could not convince our management that Duk should have been hired, 

Over the last 20 years, I would see Duk at various engineering conferences and client locations. We always had a good laugh and I always reminded him based on his considerable success as an engineer that it was my company's loss and not his.

Duk was one of the true gentlemen of the PA water / wastewater community. He exhibited the highest ethics and must importantly served as a mentor to many young engineers.

I just learned of Duk's passing and offer my sincerest condolences. I remember him from his time at Gilmore & Associates. He was a good man who was devoted to his craft. Duk always had a smile and was quick to laugh. On occasion I'd have lunch him at the Chinese restaurant in New Britain. I was sad when he left G&A. I'm not surprised that he put his life at risk to save someone else. He will be dearly missed.

I only met Duk a handful of times, but he left a big impression. He was someone you could meet once and feel like you’ve known them for years— gregarious, smart, a bit sarcastic in the best Northeast/Mid-Atlantic way, all-around fun, and the kind of person who would be there for someone else in need. 

I usually saw Duk for guys’ weekends at his cousins’ home where people joked about everything: music, sports, pop culture, their jobs, their families, getting older. But Duk’s pride in his family, and his deep love and admiration of Ashley, Mason, and Colton, always shone through. 

He will be missed

For those who don't know Duk's past time, it was playing Destiny 2 on Playstation 5 under his name OneTiredTitan. Duk joined our game clan, VORPAL GUARDIANS back in 2022 and had been a staple of our crew ever since. He was always willing to help us get daunting tasks completed, extremely hard challenges done and even trying his best in PVP (Which he always had to let us know how bad he was at it. lol) Duk was one of the most sincere, hilarious and down to earth people we were graciously allowed to know. I remember playing with him the night before he left on vacation, and he said he'd be back in a week. I found out earlier this week (3 weeks after)  about what had happened due to his other friends reaching out to me. I'm extremely grateful for getting to play hundreds of hours of Destiny 2 with Duk. Getting to know the simple things in his life, talk trash with him and just nerd out about our past time together. We're going to miss him getting anxiety and cursing at the game. One thing I can say is he loved his kids and he'd only get on after he'd put his kids to sleep. I know he was a great dad, good friend and we could always count on him (Unless he fell asleep). You won't have to be tired anymore, buddy. Rest easy, Guardian.


Ian Smith
As well as Richard, Orlando, Jeff and the rest of the Vorpal Guardians clan.

I think what I miss most about Duk is his smile.

I usually only saw Duk once per year, at a summer gathering of Penn State Grads, but Duk's easy-going nature, quick wit and, most importantly, ever-present smile made it impossible to hold his choice of college against him.

I remember when he first mentioned he had met Ashley, and how easy it was to feel his joy and affection for her through that smile.

I know it is hard now, but I hope someday we can all remember Duk with a smile even half as joyous as his.

I had only briefly interacted with Duk in a professional capacity.  His knowledge, judgement, and experience were a valuable asset to the project.  On a personal level, his humor and good nature made him a true pleasure to work with.  I am saddened by the loss of a fantastic engineer, and (more importantly) a fantastic person.  He will be missed.

So very sorry to see Duk leave this world way too early.   He was a bright soul and wonderful person; I’m embracing fond memories of him at our time together at CMU.   My greatest sympathies for your family.

Ashley, Mason, Colton:

Duk was my first supervisor at Borton-Lawson when I joined in 2012.  He also served as a mentor.  I'll never forget him receiving a parking ticket on my second day of work as we were meeting with a client.  Every time we would travel together, I would always hassle him about that ticket.  It was an inside joke between the two of us.  

My deepest sympathies go out to you.  I want to let you know how proud I am of him for what he did.  It's easy for us to say, "that's what I would do," but he turned words into action.

Sincerely,

Dave Wieller

I am deeply saddened to hear the terrible news about Duk. He was such a good friend during the years we worked together at Borton Lawson.   Always lending a hand to help. We loved his smile. Our prayers to his family during this difficult time. I trust you find peace in remembering the tremendous person he was, and that even in his last moments he was helping someone in need.

Dear Shin Family,
I've known Duk since he started his career at BH and have stayed in close contact with him as he advanced through his career. We lost a great engineer, gentle soul and a courageous man. He will be missed by many. Heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers for him and his family.

Mike Schober

Ashley, Mason, Colton:

On behalf of Borton Lawson, please accept our sympathy.  Duk worked with our team at Borton Lawson several years ago. He was a valuable member of our firm during his tenure, personally and professionally. Please know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. 

With sincere sympathy,

Chris McCue

OBITUARY

Duk Shin

15 December, 1974 – 27 March, 2024

Alleva Funeral Home, Inc.

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