Hundreds turned out for a vigil Thursday night to honor fallen Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic.

They give their life for a job for us, said Carl Beacham. We are trying to repay and show them our respect and love for what he was doing.

People who knew Simoncic personally and those who were touched by his death showed their support.

Marcos Moreno, a 16-year-old Little Brother with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Kansas City, Kansas was mentored by Simoncic.

I really loved him," Moreno told KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa. "He was a good person.

Moreno made a poster board sign with a letter to his fallen hero. The letter shared memories of the good times the two had together.

We always used to go to the gym," Moreno said. "He always used to take me to school. He always made

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