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San Sim, 23
Marines, Lance Corporal
Based:
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Supporting:
Operation Enduring Freedom
Died:
October 22, 2008
Helmand province,
Afghanistan
Gender:
Male
Hometown:
Santa Ana
High School:
Valley High (Santa Ana)
Foreign Country of Birth:
Philippines
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The war changed him in a lot of good ways. After the first tour, when he came back, he was always saying he loved you. That’s not something we grew up a lot with, showing that kind of emotion. But that’s something he brought with him and into our family.
— Seng Sim , brother
The youngest of 11 children, Sim was born in the Philippines to parents who had fled the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. After Sept. 11, Sim decided to join the military and fight for the country that gave his family a chance to live in peace. Sim died during his third tour while on patrol in Afghanistan. He was killed two days after his son's first birthday.
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18 memories of San
He was someone who you wanted to kick ass with, and laugh together about it later. this guy loves to drink WHISKEY!!
miss you man!!!!!
I knew him since elementary so when I heard the news about his death I was heartbroken to hear this . But he left me with a lot of good childhood memories that I won't forget. He was a big kid and a child at heart and he always makes me feel like lil kid again so thank you my friend and I love you and miss you.
I don't know San, but Godspeed. Bless his family and brethren. Please accept my condolences and support for his family in this terribly difficult time. THANK YOU for your sacrifice, San.
A happy guy no matter what we were doin. were gonna miss you. we had lots of good memories in Iraq 2/3 for life baby
my best friend, neighbor and my heroe since age of 5 when my older brother use to kick my ass i knew San would have my back... never missed a deployment with out stopping by to say ""ILL BE BACK soon..." always followed a big hug and that big smile of his :D .... this deployement was not like the others ... but now he is in a better place where he can make other angels smile ... Love you San
And im going to miss talking to you.... no more advise on how to try to keep myself alive in combat but im sure you did the best and always were a heroe no matter what.... you taught me how to drive my stick shift car lol 3 days lesson on how to start it you laughed as you had your big feet on my clean dash board lmao!! ... and next lesson was gonna be when you came back fom afghanistan on how to perfect my motorcycle skills it ok San ill learn....eventually!!! LOVE YOU, MISS YOU, NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!
He can break any barrier that is in his way. He have massive dedication and determination.
Lcpl Sim would make the best out of nothing and always make you laugh with a story or something he would do when times sucked in the big sand box. You will never be forgotten Suicide Duece for life my brother
No matter what..... he'll put smile on your face.. even during hard time ... and he'll mock everything around him laughing drinking JACK DANIEL...
I was attached to Suicide in 06- Sim was always cracking jokes and making everyone around him laugh... Good times in a bad place... Semper Fi buddy...
babe always gonna be in our minds and our hearts. Tanks for all they gave us. I would also tell you that you were the best father and husband.I admire and respect you forever your wife and your son.I love u oxoxox
i served with san on his first deployment to iraq. he was truly a one of a kind guy that will never be forgotten by any. one of the funniest men i served with, and wise beyond his years. semper fidelis brother, one day we shall all reunite.
Sim came with me too afghanastan he always knew how too make some one crack a smile! I miss you brother Semper Fidelis!!
Fought with Sim in iraq on two tours, no matter how my day was Sim would make me happy. He didn't even have to try he just made you happy. The world is truely a worse place without him.
Sim what can I say man you were my brother in Irak and evry where we go you would know how to make any type of a situation into the funniest thing with out even trying.Sim you will not be forgotten my brother.Miss you man.
LCPL Sim was a good man and a good Marine. I was proud to have been his chaplain in Iraq. He will not be forgotten by me. Soli Deo Gloria.
I went to boot Camp with San a Really great Guy always finding a way to make the best out of it you will be missed Bro.
I did two tours with Sim, you couldn't help but love him.
SIMBA! hey brother just stopping by saying hello. Well i think about you all the time.Being your roommate for 3 yrs out in 29 palms really made the time fly. Like when we were in the field or on deployment. On post laughing our asses off. from M.A.P. platoon to duece duece. see you soon brother.
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