My dearest Julius , I always enjoyed watching you grow up since you were a little boy ! It was fun to see you toss a football with your family in the cul de sac . How special it was when you played a piano piece at my home . Your love for both sports and music always touched my heart . It was fun when you came over and swam in our pool . It was fun watching you go down the water slide . Most importantly , you grew up loving your close knit family with pride and protective nature for your three sisters . They could always count on you. Your maturity speaks volumes . Your kindness , respect and decision making could always be trusted . Your mom and dad taught you the values throughout your life that always showed everyone what a dependable person that everyone loved being around . On our visit to Gisselle first Violin concert , you were genuinely her biggest supporter . Big brother gave her the confidence by your attendance for Gisselle. I would also like to thank you Julius with gratitude for caring about me when I was ill. You always made time to come over and check on me and bring me cheer . Even with your busy schedule , you would volunteer to help me on Sundays when I needed assistance with the trash cans . Your strength is your love for humanity . Though my heart is broken that the Lord Savior has called you home to be with him , I know he will take great care of you forever in eternity . You will always be in my heart forever Julius Poppinga . I thought of you today while it was raining . I felt these were the tears for you Julius from G-D letting your family , friends , teammates know that G-D will take excellent care of you while at the same time looking out for your family as well. Thank you got the joy that you always gave to our family . I loved watching you drive so skillfully and safely in your blue Tesla . I am going to miss and love you forever . RIP Julius M. Poppinga May your memory serve as forever blessings for mom, dad , Jasmine , Gisselle , Genevieve and your entire family .