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Brett "Hayseed" Behrens

Bisbee, AZ

January 1, 1979 - December 4, 2022

Jan 1, 1979 - Dec 4, 2022

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JG Jordan

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Magnolia Vahey

Brett’s laughter and key jangle is echoing through my mind✨… and I remember the many times in the calm before the storm, when he would get into “pigeon pose” on the plywood floor of the Rickshaw Stop balcony before the night shift, and make some peace and tend to his body… 🤍✨

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Molly Freedenberg

Thinking about Brett today, and how strange it is that he's gone, but also how present he still feels. I still talk to him, I still feel him. I imagine him welcoming home so many of his friends who have joined him recently. To all those feeling his loss right now, and the loss of other friends, I love you. And Brett, love YOU forever and ever. Can't wait to read the poems you've been writing since you got wherever you are. xoxoxo, M

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Alissa Joy

Just thinking about you Uncle B

I miss you so much💛

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Molly Freedenberg

I'm thinking of Brett today. Can't believe it's been a year. I still talk to him. I hope wherever he is, he knows how much he's loved. I think he does.

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Niki Aka Bad Idea

I woke up this morning, clear and happy after spending hours with Brett deep in conversation. His enormous laughter engulfing me for most of the night, I woke and immediately sought to call him. It was one of those dreams where everything feels so real, so tangible. I know that whatever time it was over there, he was getting a call from me immediately.

That was half an hour ago.

My expectations have shifted.

I didn't know about Brett's death. I suppose time goes by and we hadn't spoken for a moment. It doesn't feel like any time has passed at all. It's not what I was expecting, when I woke after such a theatrical and outrageous dream, that felt just like being in a room with him.

What a beautiful man. It's hard to imagine a world without him. Especially so, when I can still hear his roaring laughter and feel his arms around me in a deep Hayseed bear hug.

What a moment of heartbreaking discovery.

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Molly Freedenberg

Molly Freedenberg

Curious if anyone is doing anything for Brett at this year's burn, and if those of us who can't go can contribute somehow?

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Jess "squirrel" Komaromy

KT is planning an effigy burn for Early Man this year, and they will be putting his cowboy hat in the temple.... Read more KT is planning an effigy burn for Early Man this year, and they will be putting his cowboy hat in the temple. send me a PM on ... Read more KT is planning an effigy burn for Early Man this year,... Read more

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Alissa Hixson

1999, Islington, London, UK

I took this photo of Brett in London back on December of 1999. Brett had broke his neck working at the Grand Canyon, and I had gotten tickets to a tiny little intimate Björk show in a church. Only 200 people were allowed on the venue. I always called Brett my brother, and he called called me his sister. He made my dreams come true up to this point in my life, big time. He offered to fly us to London since he broke his neck and got money for that, and I was a massive Björk fan. The show was amazing, and Björk got her arm slammed in the back of a van, pulling me in to meet her. No one else met her. I’ll never forgot that time of my life, Brett even brought up The Brodsky Quartet, the musicians that played A cappella, in our last conversation, days before he passed away. That show was the most beautiful thing I could ever imagine, and my brother made it happen.

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Steffi Lippel

I remember him talking about going with you to this show! It was a big deal. And the whole GC broken neck... Read more I remember him talking about going with you to this show! It was a big deal. And the whole GC broken neck thing; what a trip. ... Read more I remember him talking about going with you to this... Read more

KT Tesch

This is a beautiful memory. I didn't know he had broken his neck, Yikes! This is a beautiful memory. I didn't know he had broken his neck, Yikes! This is a beautiful memory. I didn't know he had broken... Read more

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Harp Casey

Brett’s employee of the month pic. Rickshaw Stop

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Molly Freedenberg

EPIC EPIC EPIC

Epona Fyrefly

this is a .... Buck did this. it's Brett reading his poetry, and it was scored by Buck Down. so perfect

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Molly Freedenberg

omg this is so cool. Brett would love this. omg this is so cool. Brett would love this. omg this is so cool. Brett would love this.

KT Tesch

Thank you for this video. It captures so many aspects of Brett that I love so much. Thank you for this video. It captures so many aspects of Brett that I love so much. Thank you for this video. It captures so many aspects... Read more

Ken Boe

2022, Bisbee, AZ, USA

Brett's recent poem for the Bisbee Poetry Normalization Project

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Molly Freedenberg

As the memorial approaches, I've been finding myself listening to the Spotify playlist and really appreciating all the feelings it's bringing up. I wanted to share the updated invite to add songs, for anyone who would like to contribute music that reminds you of Brett. (The link expires every few days, which is SO ANNOYING, so this is the latest). https://open.spotify.com/play…

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Epona Fyrefly

link is not working. :( link is not working. :( link is not working. :(

Molly Freedenberg

Ugh not again! Try this: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Wr9GX0TaIyhDOJTVCTNHX?si=088433e5e4c744ea&pt=335c63f7e3bffea94191c29254f6ace7... Read more Ugh not again! Try this: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Wr9GX0TaIyhDOJTVCTNHX?si=088433e5e4c744ea&pt=335c63f7e3bffea94191c29254f6ace7... Read more Ugh not again! Try this: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Wr9GX0TaIyhDOJTVCTNHX?si=088433e5e4c744ea&pt=335c63f7e3bffea94191c29254f6ace7... Read more

Samantha Avnet

2005, Saltspring Island, Capital, BC, Canada

The hunt

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Samantha Avnet

Here is the pic of "The Hunt" I mentioned in my condolences. Here is the pic of "The Hunt" I mentioned in my condolences. Here is the pic of "The Hunt" I mentioned in my condolences.... Read more

Samantha Avnet

2005, Saltspring Island, Capital, BC, Canada

Brettie in BC

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Samantha Avnet

I remember meeting Brettie in the early aughts in Santa Cruz after Susan brought him to my house after she... Read more I remember meeting Brettie in the early aughts in Santa Cruz after Susan brought him to my house after she met him volunteering... Read more I remember meeting Brettie in the early aughts in Santa... Read more

Steffi Lippel

Ahhhhhh, that face!!! Ahhhhhh, that face!!! Ahhhhhh, that face!!!

Magnolia Vahey

2016, Oakland, CA, USA

A moment out of the annual Rickshaw Stop holiday party extravaganza!

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KT Tesch

Thanks for posting this pict Mags. This day is such a vivid and treasured memory of mine. xo! Thanks for posting this pict Mags. This day is such a vivid and treasured memory of mine. xo! Thanks for posting this pict Mags. This day is such... Read more

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Lily Hayes

I grew up with Brett as my moms close friend. He was like an uncle to me and I’ve always looked up to him he was an inspiration for me to start writing poetry without reading his poems I may have never started exploring writing in the first place. I will always remember him and the special place he holds in my heart.

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KT Tesch

Bad Dog

I Am lost without you darn it

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Steffi Lippel

Definitely a big stupid giant hole…. Definitely a big stupid giant hole…. Definitely a big stupid giant hole….

Bad Dog

I can't sleep or eat right..I'm not ok..I want to lay in his dirty clothes and never leave..he was my big... Read more I can't sleep or eat right..I'm not ok..I want to lay in his dirty clothes and never leave..he was my big guy and I'll never love... Read more I can't sleep or eat right..I'm not ok..I want to lay... Read more

Steffi Lippel

2001, Rock Island, IL, USA

With the old school crew in Shawn and Rachel’s backyard. We were both visiting and it was time to drink and get rowdy. With Paul, Brett’s best friend in HS (maybe longer?)

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Steffi Lippel

1998, Rock Island, IL, USA

I have no idea why he was driving my car… one can only imagine…

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Molly Freedenberg

omg that little chin-strap beard omg that little chin-strap beard omg that little chin-strap beard

Steffi Lippel

😂 😂 😂

Steffi Lippel

2001, Bisbee, AZ, USA

In Brett’s shop out back, he was proud of that house. Last time I saw you, big brother. The last hug. …fuck.

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Bad Dog

I want to just go there and lay in the dirt I want to just go there and lay in the dirt I want to just go there and lay in the dirt

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