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Vin "Orpheus Venture" Ott

Fairfax, VA, USA
2000 - October 10, 2020
2000 - Oct 10, 2020
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It seems as though there will never be enough to say. This doesn’t seem real. The loss of Orpheus is cataclysmic. They were such a remarkable person and I feel so incredibly blessed to have had the privilege to be a part of their life. I cannot remember a single interaction we ever had where we didn’t make each other laugh, regardless how serious the tone was. They were so talented, between singing, painting, drawing, crocheting, etc. Orpheus had a special gift for making people feel loved. They always made sure to tell you what you meant to them. It is a precious and rare skill. They always took care of everyone around them with such compassion and understanding and love before ever worrying about their own needs. Orpheus never put down the sword when it came to fighting for justice, equity, and liberty. Their fervent passion to create a better world was a marvel. I know well how hard they fought to maintain their well-being and the well-being of everyone and everything around them.
It is both heartbreaking and an unequivocal solace to see and know how many people cherished Orpheus. I am so sorry that this tragedy has occurred. I offer my sincerest condolences to Orpheus’s loved ones, and I hope they and Matthew are looking out for each other now.
Mr. and Mrs. Ott, thank you for bringing such an extraordinary person into this world. I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember what a lasting positive impact Orpheus had in the lives of so, so many people. Their legacy lives on perpetually.
Orpheus will be in my thoughts and in my heart for the rest of my life. They are so loved, cherished, and sorely missed. I pray they know how much they were loved. Rest in grace, in peace, in power, Orpheus Venture.
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I can't believe it, my sincere condolences to his parents.
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Addie and Chris, I knew Vin through Addie's stories, which were full of a mother's love and pride. Just last week, I was thinking of Vin while visiting Burlington, VT and the week prior, talking with you both about his plans to go away to school again. I cannot imagine your pain and am devastated for your loss. I'm so very sorry.
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Rest In Peace, Orpheus.
I can’t believe this, just like yesterday you were talking to us in English Literature class.
We love you and we hope you are finally at rest. My deepest heartfelt condolences.
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I can see by the pictures posted here how much Orpheus was loved. Our Biology class will miss Orpheus greatly.
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Dear Chris, Addy and Gabe,
We are keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time.
With live,
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Getting lunch at school
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The day I met Orpheus (I like…
The day I met Orpheus (I liked his ring), NOVA Manassas campus
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Hanging out inbetween classes on campus
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Getting Ice cream together
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Lunch date
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The first day of the season starbucks had pumpkin spice lattes...Orpheus was so excited he got two of them
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Drawing for an art class
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Orpheus practicing his knitting skills
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Northern Virginia Community College - Manassas Campus, Campus Drive, Manassas, VA, USA
Hanging out at the zeeb, September 2019
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Orpheus facetiming me to make sure I wasn't late for work
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Doing homework together on facetime, fall term 2019
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Vin - though I didn’t get the opportunity to share many memories with you, I’m eternally grateful for the ones that I was given. Those few moments in time were enough to experience the light you brought into everyone’s life and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to meet someone as special as you. Rest easy. With love, Martha
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Vin, Gabriel, Molly and Erin
2010, Columbia, MD, USA
Vin, Gabriel, Molly and Erin
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