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This Isn’t Our Last Love Letter 

   
Dear Don Don,
 
Way back in 92

I walked into the room and knew

Never felt this way before

I shook your hand while gazing into your eyes

And the feeling grew

As I took a seat I knew

A love that would have my heart

Forever

I knew

Way back in 92


They say love at first sight doesn’t always last or isn’t true

We were the exception to that rule

Our love had no where to hide

A spark set fire

As if this is how the universe started


I never doubted our love or what we could do

Together we grew

Forming a bond everlasting

That became our glue

My euphoria was YOU

I’m eternally grateful for the love and life we shared

For how fortunate we were :

“to have and to hold
through sickness and in health
Til death do us part”

Until we are together again

This isn’t our last love letter

I love you with all my heart and soul

Yours forever,

Deirdre  (Mrs. Hank Snow)

I’m fortunate to have fallen in love with, marry and make a life with the sharpest, coolest, funniest, most rare, bad ass, tender loving, loyal man on the planet, my husband Don Imus.


A True American Hero

 

I don’t know why it has been so hard for me to write about my dear friend Don Imus.

I certainly know what he meant to me, my family, my charity, my hospital and the millions of fans that listened and loved him for so many years.


I keep reading all the beautiful condolences that people are writing about how much a part of their lives were effected by listening to him over the years.

But what most people don’t talk enough about is what he did for all of us.

 

In every sense of the word, he was an American Hero. His work with children with so many different illnesses and his dedication to their future was unmatched by anyone I have ever known or heard about.

Besides raising over $100,000,000 for so many causes, he took care of young people for over 20 years in a state where he could not breathe.  Along with his incredible wife Deirdre, he created a world where children were not defined by their disease. That was a miracle! He was a miracle.

 

I will miss him ever day for the rest of my life.
I was blessed to be a part of his and Deirde’s life.
No one will ever do what he did.
I love you Don Imus - A TRUE AMERICAN HERO

David Jurist

 

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A Tribute To Don Imus

Children’s Health Defense joins parents of vaccine-injured children and advocates for health freedom in remembering the life of Don Imus, a media maverick in taking on uncomfortable topics that most in the mainstream press avoid or shut down altogether. His commitment to airing all sides of controversial issues became apparent to the autism community in 2005 and 2006 as the Combating Autism Act (CAA) was being discussed in Congress. The Act, which was ultimately signed into law by George W. Bush in December of 2006, created unprecedented friction among parents of vaccine-injured children and members of Congress; parents insisted that part of the bill’s billion-dollar funding be directed towards environmental causes of autism including vaccines, while most U.S. Senators and Representatives tried to sweep any such connections under the rug.

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Don Imus, Divisive Radio Shock Jock Pioneer, Dead at 79 - Imus in the Morning host earned legions of fans with boundary-pushing humor, though multiple accusations of racism and sexism followed him throughout his career By Kory Grow RollingStone

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Don Imus Was Abrupt, Harsh And A One-Of-A-Kind, Fearless Talent

By Michael Riedel - The one and only time I had a twinge of nerves before appearing on television was when I made my debut in 2011 on “Imus in the Morning” on the Fox Business Channel. I’d been listening to Don Imus, who died Friday at 79, since the 1990s as an antidote the serious (bordering on the pompous) hosts on National Public Radio. I always thought it would be fun to join Imus and his gang — news anchor Charles McCord, producer Bernard McGuirk, comedian Rob Bartlett — in the studio, flinging insults back and forth at one another. And now I had my chance. I was invited on to discuss to discuss “Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark,” the catastrophic Broadway musical that injured cast members daily. 

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Aug082011

Remembering Fred Imus

Please share your thoughts and memories of Fred Imus, who passed away August 6 at the age of 69

 

Reader Comments (2564)

RIP Fred. You were a good man in every sense of the word.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLou Verdile

I was saddened to read about Fred's passing. I always enjoyed when Fred was on the show

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterthedoogmeister

Gone too soon, RIP.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJoe Bianco

I loved every time Fred appeared on the program. He always added humor to the program. You could tell the genuine love between Fred and Don. Fred didn't sugar coat anything and always told it like it was. I made a special trip to Circle K today for a coffee in honor of Fred. I know you are with Dear John now looking down on us. RIP Fred.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJohn Giltner

Dear Mr. Imus
Long time listener. Always enjoyed when your brother Fred would call in to participate on your show. Stories about his dog's, and joking about his ex's, Always knew you loved him by the way you signed off before hanging up with him. You made a point of telling him you loved him. I would like to express my heart felt condolences to you and your loved ones.

Sincerly
Frank O"Brien

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterFrank O'Brien

Fred conveyed an "every man" image. He was. I am deeply saddened by his passing and pray for the comfort of those close to him that will miss him terribly.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBob Sikes

God speed Fred. You are a wonderful character who will be missed very much.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterjoe straus

To Don and all the Imus radio family: we are saddened by the going home of Fred. I still have my auto body express denim work shirt which Fred himself took the order many years ago. Our condolances to all associated with Fred.
Ray and Maryann Rasulo
White Plains, NY

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterRay & Maryann Rasulo

Spoke with Fred many a time when ordering from the Auto Body Express. Enjoyed his calls to his brother . . Enjoyed him on Outlaw Country . . . I will Miss him.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterWinger95

May God's Blessings be with you Imus and Family, and may Fred be with our good Lord playing music for HIM.

Fred, we'll miss you.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterGreg Waters

No matter whether it was good times or bad, Fred Imus was always genuine and lived and loved the simple life until the end. Rest in Peace, Fred.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJeremy

Fred Imus was like the other bookend. He was very creative and also opinionated, but not in an over-bearing way. I'm certain he learned as much from his brother as Don learned from him. I think I'm going to go find that song he wrote "I don't want to have to Marry you" and listen to it every now and then. God rest his soul.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJim Clark

Dear Imus Family,

I loved Fred and his humor. You told your brother often that you loved him and that was so great! So sad for you.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBarbara King

RIP Fred, as you made us laugh and brightened up each morning you were on. Stay Strong I-Man as you have done for soo many years. Fred is in a better world,

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterrk

My prayers are with you and your family. The love between Don & Fred was obvious to all.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChrista

My condolences to the I-man and the entire Imus family for the loss of a great straight shooter.....

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChuck

Truly saddened when I heard this news. I always looked forward to Fred's call ins during the shows. Definitely a highlight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDavid Potts

The brotherly love leaped through the radio every time Fred appeared. His warm sense of humor will be missed by all of us but ours is a minor loss compared to the loss felt by his family. Take peace in knowing that Fred is now making the Angels "smile" and that he will be there to greet you when your time comes. God Bless you Fred!

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterPaul Gilton

Don,
Even though you hate Palmdale, California, I love you and really enjoyed when Fred came on. Everyone could tell how much you loved each other and both of you are for real.
Hearing about the deaths of the Seal 6 Team in Afghanistan and then Fred was too damn much for me this weekend.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterPalmdale, CA listener

He brought a lot of smiles to my face when I did not feel like smiling. Always enjoyed every time he was on the TV or Radio with Don. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Imus family and friends.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJ.M. Haralson

I was always entertained and seldom did I not get a chuckle when hearing Don and Fred discuss life and all that goes with it.

Fred's Sunday morning show was a favorite too. He chose good music and always made me laugh at something every week.

He will be sorely missed. Condolences to the Imus family.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLynn Holden

I remember when Fred was on and told the story of getting kicked off these dating web sites. He returned weeks later and spoke of pictures he was receiving from women interested in him. Tattoos and Harleys. I laughed so hard!!! I always looked forward to Fred's appearance on the show. I will miss him. RIP Fred. My condolences to the Imus family.
Love the "Baby Jesus"!

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJohn Megyesi

i enjoyed listening to this down to earth guy. he was samart with a good sense of humor.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered Commentermike

You will be missed fred. You was one of the best. RIP.

August 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterTodd Wilson Jr

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