Manfred Brandt

You will always be remembered in my heart and honored every day by the work that I continue to do in the world.

Well, Manny, we sure do miss you. The Desert Willow that we planted to remember you in our front yard here in Tucson, Arizona is thriving, despite droughts and heat and climate upheaval. I remember your kindness each time I look out and see it there, Manny´s tree. The world could use a bit of energy from the other side right now. If you have any to send, please do. What the world needs now is love, sweet love, huh? Thank you for being you.

I have so many fond memories of being with Manny. When we entered the room to implement a diversity training he would introduce us as "The lady and the scamp will be working with you today". If it looked like we were facing a partially tough crowd he would say "If it gets though Deb I'll hold them down and you mess up their hair."
For over a decade Manny and I worked side by side. He was my safe place to land in the storm of racial Injustice. He taught me so much. The work has never been...

For over a decade Manny and I worked side by side. He was my safe place to land in the storm of racial Injustice. He taught me so much. The work has never been the same without him. He was my work husband as Gene used to say. We both loved him dearly. I know that he is somehow still fighting the good fight and inspiring us from above. I still find myself asking " what would Manny have to say about all of this..... "
Rest well dear one. You taught so many of us how to continue on with...

Manny when we first met in 1980 I didn’t know that I would have a lifelong friend. I learned so much from you about the power of acceptance and faith. You were a walking example of both. Rest well my friend.

Hi Manny, you where the human resource connection on Seven Springs. You led a lot us forward with you human experience. You led us in the experiment of our new life in the forest. You ran necked and we all followed with out embarrassment. Man, what a life we had.
You where a help in our struggle to deal with the feelings of “Open Marriage” we experimented with. We all lived in voluntary poverty, a the reality of never ending hard work, little money and the lack of privacy in our small...

I was one of the fortunate people to have known Manny back in the 1970's when he and Sandra were creating an alternative community in the Ozarks--7-Springs. What inspiring people! When I think about those times and some of the good things that came out of the back-to-land movement, I see seeds being planted for some of the efforts going on today--and Manny was part of that. He was open, kind, and generous, and I'm fortunate to have known him. May his spirit linger on.

Manny meant so much to many of us over the years. He brought so much light and laughter into the lives of those around him. My condolences to his family and those who love him. Prayers.

Manny meant so much to many of us over the years. He brought so much light and laughter into the lives of those around him. I will miss him. My condolences to his family and all those who love him. Prayers and warm thoughts.