Simmie Poetsema, age 26

Lost to gun violence on August 27, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

After Simmie's death, he saved six people's lives as a donor.
He was a KCT Dutch Special Forces Korporaal 1 Medic.

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  • Nickname:
    687 Simbo Kroelie
  • Number of children:
    636 Unfortunately 0
  • Personality:
    683 Hero
    452 he loved his job and would never hurt anyone, as a medic he just wanted to help people
  • Occupation:
    672 Special Forces
    452 Medic !
  • Workplace:
    629 Afghanistan, Kabul, Mali ,Netherlands
  • Schools attended:
  • Comments:
    674 We miss you in ways that not even words can understand
    656 you're the champ for ever. love, ome Jaco
    643 R.I.P Soldier from a vietnam VET
    642 🫡 R.I.P
    606 Mie lobbie you <3
    571 Lieve Simm, je familie mist je verschrikkelijk jongen dit had nooit mogen gebeuren. 😥
    573 ik wens dat het recht zegeviert.
    485 wherever you are dear simm... happy 27th birthday
    440 a tenth of a second and a beautiful person is a thing of the past, just killed for nothing
    441 And we can never speak or see him again.
    441 He had so much to offer and live for, there is no one in this world who can bring him back.
    405 It's been eleven months without your voice and smile Simmie, what a loss
    392 Mi lobi yu<3<3<3
    378 1 jaar het gevoel is niet veranderd, het gemis wel...., het word steeds groter lieve Simm
    374 1 years the feeling hasn't changed, the loss has...., it's getting bigger and bigger dear Simm
    374 ❣️
    321 Today your heroic deed was discussed Simm, we are so proud of you
    295 We as a family will never be 100% again without you dear Simm
    289 I wish you were here. Our only consolation is that you know nothing more, this is our pain.
    285 I hope you can see what your big sister and your mother can still do for you, dear Simm
    285 freedom of expression is not allowed here. Then remove it again.
    257 No justice can compensate for this loss ;(
    250 Wherever you are dear simm happy new year also to grandpa and grandma ❤️
    249 ❤️
    249 Indianapolis firefighter Justin Boyd & woman found dead in car with gunshot wounds
    248 They were 2 of 11 people shot & 3 killed before the sun came up on 2024 in Indy
    250 And then proclaim that Indianapolis is safe
    241 I miss our humor Simm🥲
    225 You are the toughest and strongest man in our family 💪❤️
    210 I have and still look up to you Simm for what you have achieved in such a short life
    189 there is no justice to get you back Simm, we don't have that ability sorry
    183 Simm, Your mates did a great job, running a 60 kilometer marathon!
    159 Constantly on my mind. I'll take you everywhere. Mi lobbie you.
    145 We won't get over it and we won't give it a place!
    124 Today I played the guitar I gave you, you are really much better simm!!
    118 Happy Birthday Simm, where ever you are !!!!
    117 So many people miss you. Forever with you.
    92 We missen je
    82 Waaarom is dit nou gebeurd ;(
    77 ❣️❣️❣️
    77 Geen seconde uit mn gedachten. We missen je allemaal zo erg lieve Sim
    73 It will never be the same
    71 we have patience the punishment will come!
    64 mijn alles. broer, neef, vriend en zoveel meer. Voor altijd❣️
    61 two years as a family without you dear Simm
    53 Never lasts so long.Someday will come. Until then we will continue. As you would too. Mie lobbie you
    44 Life is so strange without you Simm!!
    28 Please give us a signal from the afterlife?
    28 If anyone can do it, it's you Simm!!
    17 Tonight we played ‘Hey Joe’ Simm

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