I don't stop by here very often anymore, for I have sold my Concours and bought a KLR.
I am so sorry, and genuinely sad to read this. I'm certain Duke has put smiles on many faces over the years, including mine, as I have followed your adventures here on the forum.
I remember when you aquired Duke (from a family member if I recall correctly), and I have always thought how lucky he was to end up with you.
Although I know you are hurting, you need to remember the good times you had with Duke, and feel good about yourself for giving him such a great home, and a lot of great times.
My wife and I lost our 2 best friends in 2012, losing Shakespeare was, by far, the worst day of my life. My wife is also familiar with your adventures with Duke, I will wait until tonight to tell her this bad news, for I know it will upset her (esp since your Duke looks so much like her Chloe) , and I don't want to do that to her while she's at work.
Time will help ease the pain some, but I still miss Shakespeare terribly, and he passed away May 4th, the day before his 5th birthday.
I sincerely hope you find another deserving friend to share your 2 wheeled adventures with.
I wish you the best in 2013........Dan