David Brandt, known for having been the subject of the viral “Honest Work” internet meme, is confirmed to have died in an automobile crash. He was 76-years-old.
Brandt was hospitalized over the weekend after being involved in an automobile accident in Urbana, Illinois and later died due to the result of suffering several serious injuries. Of course, for those familiar with Brandt and the memes surrounding him, then they know that he left behind quite the legacy.
The aforementioned “Honest Work” meme first began circulating in 2012. “It ain’t much,” the meme often reads, “but it’s honest work.” The image, and its accompanying statement, originated at a Natural Resources Conservation Service event on Brandt’s own farm in Carroll, Ohio.
Naturally, David Brandt was rather fond of the meme and the impact it had on his work. In fact, he continued to use use the meme as a symbol for the work he and his family performed with their farm. The farm, which has consistently belonged to his family, is said to consist of 736 acres of no-till row crops and cover crops. As of this writing, the farm involves three different generations of his family.
Furthermore, Brandt’s work extended far past memes and his own farm. He often traveled the country to perform in different seminars and reports where he discussed agriculture and his family’s business. As such, the meme is just the tip of the iceberg for what he’s accomplished over his lifetime. It certainly goes to show what honest work can do.
His company Walnut Creek Seeds was owned and operated by Brandt alongside his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. As such, his legacy will continue to live on and it’s quite impressive to see what kind of career he’s led. Perhaps saying it “ain’t much” is an understatement.
David Brandt’s obituary can be read below:
“As a result of the unforeseen circumstances surrounding David Brandt’s passing, all of us are left with a great sense of loss. This is because the manner in which he left this world occurred so unexpectedly. Even though I have never had the chance to communicate with David directly, I am aware that he has been a positive influence on both my life and the lives of a great number of other people as a direct result of the information that he shares on his YouTube channel and in the many podcasts that he hosts. This is something that I am aware of despite the fact that I have never had the opportunity to speak with David directly.
In spite of the fact that I have never had the opportunity to discuss this topic with David one-on-one, I am aware of this particular fact. That this has taken place is something for which I am grateful. It is largely agreed upon that he was one of the movement’s founding fathers. This is due to the fact that both his work and his influence had a substantial impact on the expansion of the movement. This is due to the fact that both his work and his influence had a huge impact on the movement, which is why this came to pass.
In this trying time, please pray for his family as they deal with everything that is going on. They are in greater need of your assistance than at any other time. I would want to take this opportunity to thank you, David, for everything you’ve done to promote the cause of improving the state of increasing the state of soil health and placing emphasis on this topic. I am extremely grateful. I want to use this opportunity to express my gratitude to you for everything that you have done. RIP”
David Brandt, Man Famous For “Honest Work” Meme, Dies In Automobile Accident
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