CARL E. COSSLETT

You don't know me, because I left VA after graduating from college in 1978. Your father / grandfather was a true man of God and the yardstick against whom all other pastors I've ever known in my life are measured. He was the minister at Bermuda Hundred Methodist Church in the early 70s, when I was going through my confirmation class. His sense of humor, bold faith and everyday example of love in action has stayed with me all these years later. In 1990, after having been away from VA and out...

A friend of many years, actually one of the men God used to encourage me to enter the ministry. What wonderful memories of those Summers when Carl, Gwen and the awesome folks from Trinity would bless us on the Eastern Shore including being some of the best builders Habitat For Humanity ever had! Many memories of great times at Camp Occahonaock. To all of us who loved him, Carl was truly a treasure. Rejoice old friend as the Master says those well earned words, "faithful one, enter into the...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am praying for Carl's family who I know will miss him sooo much. What a legacy he has left behind. His love and passion for life will remain in our hearts as we cherish the memories left by such an amazing man.