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:
    538 Simbo Kroelie
  • Number of children:
    487 Unfortunately 0
  • Personality:
    535 Hero
    304 he loved his job and would never hurt anyone, as a medic he just wanted to help people
  • Occupation:
    528 Special Forces
    303 Medic !
  • Workplace:
    483 Afghanistan, Kabul, Mali ,Netherlands
  • Schools attended:
  • Comments:
    523 We miss you in ways that not even words can understand
    506 you're the champ for ever. love, ome Jaco
    493 R.I.P Soldier from a vietnam VET
    492 🫡 R.I.P
    457 Mie lobbie you <3
    423 Lieve Simm, je familie mist je verschrikkelijk jongen dit had nooit mogen gebeuren. 😥
    423 ik wens dat het recht zegeviert.
    334 wherever you are dear simm... happy 27th birthday
    290 a tenth of a second and a beautiful person is a thing of the past, just killed for nothing
    291 And we can never speak or see him again.
    291 He had so much to offer and live for, there is no one in this world who can bring him back.
    255 It's been eleven months without your voice and smile Simmie, what a loss
    242 Mi lobi yu<3<3<3
    228 1 jaar het gevoel is niet veranderd, het gemis wel...., het word steeds groter lieve Simm
    225 1 years the feeling hasn't changed, the loss has...., it's getting bigger and bigger dear Simm
    224 ❣️
    173 Today your heroic deed was discussed Simm, we are so proud of you
    145 We as a family will never be 100% again without you dear Simm
    139 I wish you were here. Our only consolation is that you know nothing more, this is our pain.
    136 I hope you can see what your big sister and your mother can still do for you, dear Simm
    135 freedom of expression is not allowed here. Then remove it again.
    109 No justice can compensate for this loss ;(
    100 Wherever you are dear simm happy new year also to grandpa and grandma ❤️
    99 ❤️
    100 Indianapolis firefighter Justin Boyd & woman found dead in car with gunshot wounds
    99 They were 2 of 11 people shot & 3 killed before the sun came up on 2024 in Indy
    100 And then proclaim that Indianapolis is safe
    91 I miss our humor Simm🥲
    76 You are the toughest and strongest man in our family 💪❤️
    61 I have and still look up to you Simm for what you have achieved in such a short life
    41 there is no justice to get you back Simm, we don't have that ability sorry
    33 Simm, Your mates did a great job, running a 60 kilometer marathon!
    11 Constantly on my mind. I'll take you everywhere. Mi lobbie you.

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