Orion Loch Solomon

Orion Loch Solomon, age 18, lived an amazing life that was cut short on August 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Carol Friend, his Great-Grandfather Bill Thorburn (Carol’s Dad) (Pop), his Uncle Sean Solomon, his Aunt Jody Huthwaite, his Great-Grandfather Anderson Cosby (Pop Pop), and his Great-Grandmother Marelyn Cosby (GiGi).

He is survived by his father, Joseph Mark Solomon, his mother, Catherine Anne Solomon (Twigg), and his sisters, Ivy Juniper Solomon and Skye Daintree Solomon; his girlfriend Valerie Chicas, and her family David, Marlene, Loyda, and Jessica.

He is also survived by family in Australia, on his father’s side, his grandparents, Joseph and Meredith Solomon, His Aunt Judy, cousins, Jon, Jacob, and Sharna, his Aunt Simone, cousin Aaron, his Uncle Jason and Aunt Beck, cousins, Karlee, Nathon, and Emma-Lee, his Aunt Rachel and Uncle Justin, cousin Calvin, Aunt Jessica and Uncle Chris and cousin Kira, Uncle Rod and Aunt Alison, cousins Dylan and Jordy, Aunt Melinda and cousins Caitlin, Alex, and Lucy; his family here in the United States on his mother’s side, Grandmother Mary Ellen Twigg (MeMe) & Grandfather Charles “Bud” Holm (Grandpa), James Twigg, Aunt Ardra, Uncle John, cousins Jeremy, Julianna (Tyler, Jaylen, Elias, Mylah, Layla), Aunt Julie, Uncle Mike, cousins Sebastian, Birch, Linus, Uncle Barrett and cousins Meghan, Hannah, Allison, Uncle Gabriel, Aunt Rachelle cousins Lauren, Gwenyth, Uncle Matthew, Aunt Motoko, cousins Matthew, Ryo, Kou, Uncle Joshua, Aunt Melissa, cousins Caroline, Joshua Jr., Jameson; and many, many more extended family members and friends.

Before Orion was born, his father saw the constellation of Orion in the sky and rushed in and excitedly exclaimed “Orion” which was his mother’s favorite constellation. It meant “son of light/fire.” His parents didn’t start out naming their children after the elements, but they stuck to the theme. His middle name needed to be a water name, and to honor family roots, Loch was chosen. His name suited his personality as he was a big guy with a huge heart and a quick wit that was so much like his father.

Orion had recently graduated from Monacan High School where he was involved in all the bands and his music. He loved playing his trumpet, riding his motorcycle, playing volleyball, and gaming. He loved his girlfriend and his friends and they loved him. Growing up he played all the sports and it was so much fun watching him learn and grow.

Quoting his favorite, Lightning McQueen, which was Orion to a tee, “Speed. I am speed.” “Faster than fast, quicker than quick, I am Lightning.” His life was like a flash of lightning, full of energy, brilliant, bright, and gone in a moment.

Orion ended on a high note, doing what he loved, following the girl he loved. His life was like a symphony, full of love and laughter, and the exhilaration of the ride.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to be made in Orion’s memory to Monacan Band Boosters. Donations can be mailed to Jenny Ryan, 11501 Smoketree Drive, North Chesterfield, VA, 23236. Please make checks payable to the Monacan Band Boosters. Electronic donations can be made through Venmo: @monacanbandboosters.

A visitation for Orion will be held Sunday, September 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Woody Funeral Home- Huguenot Chapel, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113. A Celebration of Life will be held at Woody Funeral Home on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior. A reception will follow the service.