IN MEMORY OF DEVIN OSSMAN

Devin Ossman, a flutist who had often played for UUCWI worship services, died while hiking on Mount Rainier on Monday, March 17. Devin had played for our service the day before his fateful hike, offering listeners his beautiful music one last time.

As he ended the prelude that evening, suddenly a cascade of silvery notes poured into the room and we all wondered “how did he do that on a flute?”. Then we saw him blush a bit, clap his hand to his pocket, and draw out his cell phone. Oftentimes, a cell phone’s ring is blaring and ugly but this string of notes was right in tune with his flute and might have even added to the beauty of his music. We all laughed and applauded, even as we sympathized.

Ironically, the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton was speaking that day on “Living Till We Die”. She ended the service with these words. Perhaps Devin carried them with him in some way.

Excerpted from Ms Kitty's Saloon Blog.