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Derrick was the first friend I made after moving to Texas. We instantly became close and would regularly go on brunch dates, antique shopping, and on other little adventures together. I miss him dearly 

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Herrmann baked a cake for our friend’s birthday - it was seriously the best cake I’ve ever had and possibly ever will have. I’ll never forget it. He also did my first tarot card reading. While I didn’t get the privilege of spending a lot of time with him, the moments I had were all positive experiences. 

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Herrmann baked a cake for our friend’s birthday - it was seriously the best cake I’ve ever had and possibly ever will have. I’ll never forget it. He also did my first tarot card reading. While I didn’t get the privilege of spending a lot of time with him, the moments I had were all positive experiences. 

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Loved sharing a meal with these two, any time or day..

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Forever your tranny! Thank u for all the joy u brought and musical references u shared. I promise to watch kpop demon hunters in your honor. Rest easy my scandalous king. I hope they have dildoughs where your soul may flow 🦇✨🖤🌙

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I met Derrick for the first time outside of Garden Court when he introduced himself as my neighbor and my first thought was 'Wow, nobody does that anymore.'

That was when I realized what a unique spirit he was; none of the shy, seattle-freeze type interactions I've gotten used to during my years here. He was always smiling, laughing, and always, always had time to talk when we crossed paths.

Having Derrick (and Jacob) as regulars at Push Pull (the coffee shop I work at) has been such a delight. Derrick would jump into a conversation on any topic, as quick with a joke as an earnest, heartfelt comment, and a warm look that would make me feel at ease and really present in the moments we shared. I always thought seeing the two of you together, 'what a sweet and handsome pair you make together.'

I'm so grateful to have shared a neighborhood, a community, and an address with Derrick. I will remember every time we met as a ray of sunshine shimmering on my day.

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What a lovely birthday we shared! You were always so incredibly fabulous Derrick and forever will be. Always in my heart 💜

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Fishing on the Madison, it was worth it for this memory waking up at 3am to get out there before the sun even came up!

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I wasn’t able to work with Herrmann a lot but I could tell he had a beautiful soul. I always looked forward to seeing him on Wednesday when he would do a make up hours — helping him cut Jacob’s hair was always a pleasure and I could tell he was truly dedicated to his craft. I will never forget such a kind, respectful and loving student. 🤍

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That feeling of your tummy hurting when you’ve giggled so much that your muscle cramps up. Every time was like that with H. Walked into school, already having a rough day, but the second we made eye contact he would run up and greet you with the biggest hug. That’s who he always was. The type to comfort you by just being present.

I miss you and those laughs.

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Nearly 10 years of friendship wasn’t enough. If only Derrick could see how many people loved him. He would love all the attention. 🤣❤️

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I wasn’t super closer to Herrmann but we went to school together. Everytime I would see him he was like a bright light in the room. He would make everyone laugh and smile around him. You could see how much people really loved him just by being around him. What a beautiful soul🫶

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June 8th, 2025. I didn’t realize that this was going to be our last conversation..

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Years after you making me this birthday present yourself for me, I still have them, I have it with me here in my new life in Korea. I was so limited on the amount of things that I could bring because I was literally packing my entire life into just 3 suitcases and these are some of the things that I deemed I couldn’t leave behind. 🤍

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When I was going through one of the toughest periods of my life it happened to be around the time of my birthday and you took part in throwing a surprise birthday party with our friends to try to cheer me up, I will always love you for that 🤍

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When you travel to the other side of the country on a girls trip only to run into your old roommates not knowing they lived there now at a random ramen shop 🤍

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His copy of Under the Whispering Door, TJ Klune

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I'm so grateful we got to become friends, and I'll love and miss you forever ❤️ It was so fun yapping with you about everything!! Last time I saw you I promised I'd get to the books you had in your collection- I read this one and it was so heartwarming and sweet.

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You sweet soul. I’ll forever cherish the late night Denny’s trips, your plant knowledge, your sass and love. There is nobody like you. Praying you have peace and that I will get to see you again someday.

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By Andrea Gibson

My love, I was so wrong. Dying is the opposite of leaving. When I left my body, I did not go away. That portal of light was not a portal to elsewhere, but a portal to here. I am more here than I ever was before. I am more with you than I ever could have imagined. So close you look past me when wondering where I am. It’s Ok. I know that to be human is to be farsighted. But feel me now, walking the chambers of your heart, pressing my palms to the soft walls of your living. Why did no one tell us that to die is to be reincarnated in those we love while they are still alive? Ask me the altitude of heaven, and I will answer, “How tall are you?” In my back pocket is a love note with every word you wish you’d said. At night I sit ecstatic at the loom weaving forgiveness into our worldly regrets. All day I listen to the radio of your memories. Yes, I know every secret you thought too dark to tell me, and love you more for everything you feared might make me love you less. When you cry I guide your tears toward the garden of kisses I once planted on your cheek, so you know they are all perennials. Forgive me, for not being able to weep with you. One day you will understand. One day you will know why I read the poetry of your grief to those waiting to be born, and they are all the more excited. There is nothing I want for now that we are so close I open the curtain of your eyelids with my own smile every morning. I wish you could see the beauty your spirit is right now making of your pain, your deep seated fears playing musical chairs, laughing about how real they are not. My love, I want to sing it through the rafters of your bones, Dying is the opposite of leaving. I want to echo it through the corridor of your temples, I am more with you than I ever was before. Do you understand? It was me who beckoned the stranger who caught you in her arms when you forgot not to order for two at the coffee shop. It was me who was up all night gathering sunflowers into your chest the last day you feared you would never again wake up feeling lighthearted. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise it’s the truth. I promise one day you will say it too– I can’t believe I ever thought I could lose you.

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*he was so excited to be apart of everyone’s getting ready, lil goober lol*

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Derrick you were such an amazing soul and I am so beyond thankful that I had you in my life🖤 wy and I love you so much.

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I'll miss you so much. Thank you for being such an awesome and loving friend, I'm grateful and happy for all the time we spent together and I will forever love and miss you.

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It was much fun getting to know you and work with you over the years. You’re so loved. Not many photos, but many memories

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This diva was always getting a service done 💅💋 so iconic

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This diva was always getting a service done 💅💋 so iconic

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Last day in Seattle and I’m so happy you ran out of the bathroom to say goodbye to me🤍 I’m so grateful Herman, you made my beauty school bearable and Seattle feel like home. Thank you for being you and thank you for allowing me to be apart of your life.

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I felt like such a boomer when I couldn’t take a selfie and you showed me how it was done🤣🤍 I’ll miss you forever

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Derrick,

You were always SO loving and saw everyone around you through a lens of kindness and understanding.

Want to take a smoke break? Want to talk shit? Want to vent after a shitty day? Want to shop? Derrick is down. He will hype you up and make you feel like the best version of yourself.

You loved so intensely and were unapologetically yourself. And you made the best steaks in the whole world. You were always down to make me dinner or give me a hug, a kiss, or a compliment when I needed it most 🤍

I will forever miss you so much, friend.

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I’m so sorry for making you read this book when you recommended the literary mastery that is Tarot Sequence… I still have no idea what this author was on, but I’ll miss making fun of shitty books with you ❤️

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My ice to my cream 🖤🤍

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Naughty chikens always fighting during our photoshoots 🙄

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Naughty chikens always fighting during our photoshoots 🙄

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Never met anyone that could fill a room with so much light and love. Always knew how how to make everyone crack a smile. I will forever miss you.

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Derrick insisted we take this dark hallway photo and I am so glad he did ❤️❤️

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Derrick insisted we take this dark hallway photo and I am so glad he did ❤️❤️

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Your light will always shine bright in our lives ❤️ I feel so lucky I got to have you in my life ❤️

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Basically every other text I received from Derrick 😹

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Basically every other text I received from Derrick 😹

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Purrrrr

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I wish I took more but the side eye in this one is priceless 😂

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Thanksgiving in the courtyard. Loved all our backyard hangs. Definitely the coolest clique in the building. 💅🏽

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Our princess Derek ate so good that night surrounded by love!!

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Your favorite place to eat with a lil laugh from a silly gift.

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On Odie’s roof cooking the steaks we cuddled together to protect against a stiff wind. City skyline in the background. Friends forever.

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The Egyptian Theatre, Capitol Hill , 2023

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Celebrating the premiere of the hit summer movie, “Barbie” in July 2023.

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Another drag photo op at Odie’s.

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I always felt welcome to drop by and visit my boys. Just hanging together was a joy.

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We shared a lovely dinner at Odie’s, then donned drag, just for fun!

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We celebrated the day of love with two lovely men. Dinner and drag.

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Soon after Derricks 29th birthday I took this photo of Jake & Derrick as we were strolling through our neighborhood, Capitol Hill. As you can tell, spring is in the air.

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Giggly Derrick ❤️

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Back in 2018 I was visiting Jacob for his graduation and that’s when he introduced me to Derrick. I told Derrick that I thought the barista at MoAv was cute and he told me that if we got married I was required to invite him. This is the four of us in 2022. Wildly grateful that his flamboyant ass told Forest that I was interested. I wouldn’t have the life I have today without meeting him.

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Making In N Out for Valentine’s Day

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Visiting Derrick at Ciao ❤️