Memories of Vin "Orpheus Venture" Ott

In memory of

Vin "Orpheus Venture" Ott

Fairfax, VA, USA

2000 - October 10, 2020

2000 - Oct 10, 2020

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Miguel Paez

2013, I don't know

Playing her chelo — with Sofia Ott

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Miguel Paez

estarás por siempre en nuestros corazones, sólo pocos años a tu ñado hicieron que sean siempre recordados.

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Hallie Puckett

I can't believe it's been 4 years. Vin was someone who changed my life, and for the time we had together I loved fiercely. He was special, in the kind of way that makes him impossible to forget. Kind, intelligent, creative, and full of a spirit I still haven't seen again. I hope wherever he is now he can finally be at peace from all the pain he knew in life, and that he knows how very deeply he was loved.

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Chris & Addie Ott

Jean Angel

I so enjoyed having her in third grade! I loved the compassion and thoughtfulness shown to all. Mr. and Mrs. Ott, you have my sincere condolences. Jean Angel

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Kat G

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Kat G

2020, Home

Bringing Harlow home 🥰

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Fern Hamel

I am Vin’s grandmother and now. Caring for Harlow. What is Harlow’s history, where is she from? I am Vin’s grandmother and now. Caring for Harlow. What is Harlow’s history, where is she from? I am Vin’s grandmother and now. Caring for Harlow. ... Read more

Kat G

He found Harlow on a website and adopted her because she lost her one eye. He wanted to save her, thinking... Read more He found Harlow on a website and adopted her because she lost her one eye. He wanted to save her, thinking that she would never... Read more He found Harlow on a website and adopted her because... Read more

Kat G

Dear Orpheus:

Wherever you are, I want you to know that you are missed. I will always remember waking up in the morning to our breakfasts and tea time. I will always remember whenever I left my room during my work breaks we would talk about how your school classes were going and how my workday was going and then we split and go our own separate ways back into our rooms. I will never forget our evenings when I got off work and how we would watch the umbrella Academy, because Klaus was always your favorite. I would make us fruit smoothies with lemonade, which was your favorite thing. I love the day that we got all dressed up with make up and I’ll just go nowhere because we were bored. I will never forget the hard conversations we’ve had about life, and the good ones we had about life in general as well. How I would make us dinner and you would be excited about it. And then of course we make more tea ☕️ I’ll never forget the yoga that we did together quite often. I’ve always been jealous that you’re more flexible than me, but you know that hahaha. I miss how we would watch the cats and make fun of their different personalities. How you helped me when I needed to go to the hospital. I miss all of our grocery runs for absolutely no reason except for snacks, or that one time we decided to walk and we didn’t bring the right sized bags so we were on overflow walking back.I’ll never forget that you were able to constantly pet Meora, like nobody’s ever done before. She really liked you... ❤️ i’m so sorry that you felt the world did you so wrong that you had to leave it… I haven’t stopped crying. The world is not better without you in it. I miss you. I hope wherever you are, that you’re very happy. You deserve to finally get happiness for all the times I’ve seen you try.

Forever rest, peacefully....
Kat💔

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Amelia Faraci

We are so sorry for your loss. We have your entire family in our prayers. We pray that God gives your the strength and courage needed during this difficult time. Love and hugs.
The Rossi Family

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Justin Kaye

I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of the entire family and sending you all love. If there is anything I can do to help, please do reach out. Much Love.
-Justin Kaye

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Caroline Carbaugh

Hello Vin’s family, my name is Caroline and I was privileged to be in the same sociology class as Vin. Well I never really got a chance to know him, I enjoyed having him as a classmate because of his engagement and lectures. I will pray for the whole entire family.

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Madison Luellen

Steve Ott

Shel’Daun Reynolds

Giselle Vidal-Silva

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hannah mccollum

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Steve Ott

Khadija Abdi

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Claire Lea

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Maria Benincasa

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Shel’Daun Reynolds

Hello Vin’s family, I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul. Although I’ve known Vin for a short period... Read more Hello Vin’s family, I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul. Although I’ve known Vin for a short period of time, it was... Read more Hello Vin’s family, I am so sorry for the loss of a... Read more

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Derick Amoako

2019

I remember when me and him would speak in person, even if he didn't tell me he was going through it at the time just the interactions with him was always good, he was hurt, but I still saw a person, I saw a laugh, a smile, he was a hurt man, but a beautiful person too. When we talk, it felt like he brang life into the conversation just him talking about his drawings and writings, I always enjoyed hearing it. He had a lot of potential and I know he knew it to. I enjoyed meeting him even if we weren't close, I feel I could have been good friends with him, I'd want someone like him in my corner, he would go hard for you, without a question.

A beautiful person, he may be gone, but the memories aren't, let's cherish the memories and keep them alive.

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Steve Ott

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Steve Ott

Thank you Derick)) Thank you Derick)) Thank you Derick))

Fern Hamel

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Anjeli Dubey

Dear Addie, Chris, and Gabe,
I was in Vin’s GS troop when we were all in elementary school. He was always so nice and sweet to me, and I loved every memory I shared with him those years. I am so sorry for your loss and I’m wishing you all the best for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Anjeli

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Donna Dvorak

I will pray for your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

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Marie Custode

Dearest Addie, Chris, and Gabe - My heart is aching with you for this devastating loss. We are sending virtual hugs your way. May you find comfort and peace in the loving memories you hold. I am here to be a shoulder and an ear whenever you need. Love, Marie, Dmitri & Kai Custode

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Steve Ott

Heather Scott

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Heather Scott

Addie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Steve Ott

Madison Luellen

Just a few months ago, on August 20th, Orpheus and I were hanging out at my house. We were both stressed out about school and the growing pains that come with young adulthood, so we decided to blow off some steam and have a dance party in the kitchen late at night. We hooked up a Bluetooth speaker in a red solo cup and blasted the volume as high as it could go. Orpheus slid around on the linoleum, laughing in their socks, showing off their figure skating prowess with axles and spins and interpretive dance. We played Florence and the Machine, Hadestown, the Dresden Dolls; all kinds of pop and alternative and musical theatre. We choreographed duets and screamed out lyrics and talked and laughed until the wee hours of the morning. They recalled the Ancient Greek love story of Achilles and Patroclus and showed me a beautiful song based off of the myth.
They created so much art about it. Orpheus loved that story. That night is one of my fondest memories of Orpheus. They had such a beautiful smile.

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