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Portrait of Christopher Ryan Simmons
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Christopher Ryan Simmons

October 18, 2004 – December 17, 2021
Lived 17 years
Jeanerette, Louisiana
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Christopher was born on October 18, 2004. He was affectionately called “Brother” by his family and “Chris” by his friends. He attended Acadiana Christian School (previously Assembly Christian School) from kindergarten onward. In his younger years, he played basketball and baseball before taking a hiatus to focus on his studies. As a junior, he returned to sports and stood out as an excellent player on the baseball and basketball teams at ACS.

As an old soul, Chris was abnormally sensible, thoughtful, and helpful. He had a keen awareness of and deep gratitude for his parents’ hard work and sacrifice to provide for him and his siblings that he never took for granted. He was known to walk around the house and turn off lights or help with household chores before being asked. He had a strong work ethic and worked after-school and summer jobs to earn his own money. He was very affectionate with those he cared for and was known as his mother’s “angel child,” since he never caused any trouble and had special concern for his mother. Chris was so mature that his older brother Kyle often said that although Chris was younger, he looked up to him.

Chris was selfless, pure-hearted, caring, handsome, and reserved. As of late, his girlfriend, Marissa, was helping him come out of his shell little by little. Although Chris was a man of few words, when he did speak, he often had something funny or witty to say.

Chris was also highly intelligent, goal-oriented, and driven. He took academics seriously and was on track to be one of his class valedictorians upon graduation. He took the ACT multiple times, striving each time to score higher than he had before in hopes of someday scoring a 32.

Chris enjoyed spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend. He and his friends went out to eat or to watch UFC fights. He and Marissa were known to be “attached at the hip” and, outside of spending time together at school, they often worked out, went to each other’s house, and ate ice cream. On his own, Chris enjoyed coding, making video games, playing video games, and researching and investing in the stock market.

An unusually wise and motivated teenager, Chris dreamed of a financially secure and successful future. He planned to follow in his big brother Ren’s footsteps by going to college and becoming a software engineer. He also dreamed of marrying and outdoing his parents by having 10 kids.

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2004
Born October 18
2005
Christopher was 1 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2009
Christopher was 5 when Michael Jackson died
2013
Christopher was 9 when Netflix released "House of Cards" all at once
2014
Christopher was 10 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2016
Christopher was 12 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2017
Christopher was 13 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2021
Passed away December 17, age 17
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Thorsten Wolter 104w

Hi Christopher,

I'm Thorsten from Hamburg (Germany). I've been watching videos of you and your sisters for days and have been crying a lot. I am sad, but also angry. Some people's actions leave me stunned. I don't drink alcohol myself, the smell reminds me of my father. Unfortunately, I didn't grow up as sheltered as you did. If I could do magic, I would bring you and your sisters back to life. I can imagine that every person in the world would do that. You were a very impressive person. When I was 17, I wasn't as highly developed as you. But we are similar in many ways. I'm just not as athletic as you were. I wish we had met. I can see in your eyes how kind you must have been. I can understand your brother Kyle looking up to you. I'll take you as an example too and try to be as witty and positive as you were. Unfortunately, I am often too serious and worry a lot. I'm very sorry that you had to leave so early. It feels like a terrible loss for me too. Maybe I'll come and visit you when I'm in the United States. Then I'll bring gummy bears for your family. One thing comforts me a little, you may have had a shorter life, but your life was absolutely awesome and great. That’s my impression. Not everyone has such a large and loving family. Even though we didn't know each other personally, I say to you, just like your aunt: Good night and sleep well! I wrap you in light and love and hand you over to unity. God bless you. Until we meet again. Thorsten

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Melanie Stahl 124w

Dear Christopher

I'm Melanie from Germany. My Birthday is on the same date like yours. Just a different year. I hope you are free in heaven with your sisters. Many wishes to your family.

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Charlie Thornton 132w

Sweet dreams

I'm in the UK, I took a screen shot and was able to post , I'm sorry you was taken to soon , keep watch over your family 😇

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