Tribute to a Chef......

Every once and a while, someone "up there" does something that makes us all wonder....what the hell! It is in regards to those that we know that depart from this life(as we know it), only to go to another plane. A place where hopefully, there is peace and happiness, completeness, no violence and eternity. It is here that I mention with total sadness and in question, the passing of a friend and fellow chef, Eddie Montoya. The chef behind the creative flair and wonderful flavors in a local restaurant called Ovio Bistro in W. Seattle. At only 27 years young, his life was severed for whatever reason, we will not fully understand. Life can be so sick and cruel, but hopefully, he had a calling to something only more important in the heavens. I know that he will be missed beyond words. For those that knew him, you would agree that his kindness and friendly demeanor was definitely his signature, and one that will be hard pressed to replicate. I hope to help organize a tribute dinner for him soon which would honor this talented chef. I trust he would have enjoyed this. I did not know him very well, only that I enjoyed the times we conversed at his restaurant, local fundraisers and such, and that I enjoyed his palate and cooking. His gift to us will be the remembrance of him through the circles that he graced with his presence. May we all be so grateful, and always remember that there are far too many things to be thankful for and to not sweat the small stuff, for it is all small! God bless my fellow chef, God bless, and may you find your nirvana in the next realm.