HE LIVED

Oswald Gould (Ossie) was born on December 18, 1972 in Port of Spain Trinidad. He was called home to his Lord on February 21, 2015 after an “intense” battle with stage 4 Nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare form of cancer located at the back of his nostrils underneath his brain. Ossie migrated to the United States in 1995 and joined the United States Navy shortly after. He was an avid runner and logged many miles each week. His love of running led to him competing in the Wounded Warriors games even while battling cancer. Running was his therapy.

Ossie was a dedicated young man. His work ethic was exemplary and he was often referred to as the sailor you can count on. “I know I can count on Gould. Even if it’s a holiday, once I call he shows up” was one of his chief’s favorite comments when he talked about Petty Officer Gould. Petty Officer Gould had a reputation for being reliable, hardworking and the one who always was about getting the job done.

When Ossie was initially diagnosed with stage 4 Nasopharyngeal cancer, he made up his mind to fight the greatest battle of his life. He held firmly to his faith in God and with the loving care of his mother he triumphed demonstrating that he was an over-comer in Christ. He fought cancer the first time around and became a changed man. Ossie became a vegan believing that he needed to improve the care of his temple and dedicated every breath he had to holding on to God. He discovered“what really mattered” in life – faith in God. He became an inspiration to all who knew him. He sent Face book messages and texts every day to family and friends reminding them to “never give up on God but keep believing in Him.” It was this message he consistently conveyed, and in doing so he helped others rise above their own daily and life challenges.

Ossie took great pride in being a father. He loved his son, Lebron, and wanted to help him become a better man than he ever was. His biggest regret was not having enough time to teach Lebron the life lessons he had learned. Ossie was a loving husband. He devoted his life to providing a loving and caring home.

Ossie leaves behind his wife Avalon Gould, his son Lebron Gould, his parents Jacqueline Douglas and Inniss Gould and his siblings Curtis Douglas, Kathleen Douglas, Anthony Gould, Esmond Gould, Petra Henry, George Douglas, Patricia Gould and Petra Masson and 17 nieces and nephews (Gerard, Nicole, Nikiesha, Stacey, Kwame, Damian, Glenda, Camille, Dario, Tennille, Donna, Debra, Solano Shirelle, Olivia and Brooke) and many cousins.

THE VIEWING

Day/Date:         Sunday March 1, 2015 

Time:                from 3pm to 5pm

Where:             Metropolitan Funeral Home

Address:          120 West Berkley Avenue Norfolk VA 23523.

THE FUNERAL SERVICE

Day/Date:           Monday March 2, 2015

Place:                 Metropolitan Funeral Home
Time:                11:00 am (burial immediately following)

Where:               Albert G Horton Memorial Veterans cemetery

Address:            5310 Milners Road Suffolk VA 23434.

CONDOLENCES:

Please forward condolences to his wife Avalon Gould at 745 Hunters Quay Chesapeake VA 23320.

FAMILY & FRIENDS:

For out of town family and friends the hotel being used is Courtyard Norfolk Downtown at 520 Plume Street Norfolk VA 23510.

CHARITY:

In honor of Ossie we are raising awareness of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying active by donating to our favorite charities by logging miles. You can get started by going to the link and download the app to your phone and log your miles: www.charitymiles.org/

WOUNDED WARRIOR GAMES:

Participating in the Warrior Games in the midst of his battle with Nasopharyngeal cancer, Ossie dared to live, to fight, he challenged himself and ran after 33 days of radiation and five sets of chemotherapy.