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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
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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
IMUS IN THE MORNING
FIRST DAY BACK!
Imus Ranch Foundation
The Imus Ranch Foundation was formed to donate 100% of all donations previously devoted to The Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer to various other charities whose work and missions compliment those of the ranch. The initial donation from The Imus Ranch Foundation was awarded to Tackle Kids Cancer, a program of The HackensackUMC Foundation and the New York Giants.
Please send donations to The Imus Ranch Foundation here:
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Brenham, Texas 77833
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.
News Articles
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
Don Imus Leaves a Trail of Way More Than Dust
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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Reader Comments (2564)
Fred was funny, sweet and loved his dogs, so you know he was a very good man. His wit and humor will be missed. My condolences to everyone else who loved him.
Fred was funny, sweet and loved his dogs, so you know he was a very good man. His wit and humor will be missed. My condolences to everyone else who loved him.
Don, peace be with you, Diedre and Wyatt during this difficult time. Fred's presence on your show was always a high point of my day. Rest now, knowing he is in a better place.
R&D
NC
To Fred ( We your friends felt your love and ty for sharing it with us)
Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had
If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
so sorry for your loss and sorry for the loss of wyatt's unique uncle.
To the Imus Family:
It won't be the same without Fred. We looked forward to hearing him on the Show.
Our prayers go out to you all. Very sorry for your loss.
J & L
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we've been listening to your radio and tv show for some 20 years and have enjoyed many funny moments between you and Fred. It was obvious to all you really loved each other. Love and deepest sympathy to all the Imus family at this time of great loss.
RIP Fred!
To the entire Imus family. No matter what words were said between Fred and Don, we could tell what the hearts were really saying. Peace and blessings to you all.
RIP Fred. We are going to miss you. BTW did you ever find those cantelopes?
Long time listener...I am saddened to hear of Fred's passing. His wry sense of humor was a treat and listening to Don and Fred was pure fun. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Don and his family. RIP Fred
Don Imus I am sorry for your shocking loss. Your brother was one in a hundred thousand million, a unique creature of God - and then some. EVERYBODY loved him and will always remember the two of you.on the show. The laughs went on for days and the memories will go on forever. You were lucky to have him has a brother. We were lucky to have him has a friend. My prayers are with you and the family members. Fred Forever !
So saddened to hear about Fred's passing. He was one of the funniest guests on Imus' show. I can only imagine the sadness that Don, Deirdre and Wyatt are feeling right now...When I would hear the words "Coming up next, Fred Imus" I would turn the radio up and make sure I didnt miss a single word.....He was truly a funny, funny man....
With the passing of time the tears will be replaced with smiles as the Imus family recalls this one of a kind brother, dad, and uncle...
God Bless
One of a kind. Loved his "bad appearances" on the program, the worse the funnier. God Bless!
Fred was like nobody else. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. My sincere condolences to the Imus family on this loss. Mr. Imus, you were a very good brother to him and I hope that gives you some comfort.
Fred reminded me of some of the people i knew as a kid in
Southwest Virginia. He had a rough exterior, but inside he
seemed to be a kind man.
I remember him saying in an interview once, (paraphrasing) ,
"if you take care of a dog, you're never really alone". I did
not know him, but he seemed to love dogs and horses, and
that means he had a good heart.
God bless all in the Imus family at this difficut time.
One thing for certain, Fred was always good for a laugh (even when he wasn't trying to be funny). That most recent conversation with "Megan McDowell" was a riot. Peace be with you Imus and family.
I am wearing my demin shirt with Fred's name on it all day today. What a terrible loss for a wonderful human being and a great American.
I am worried about the dogs. I know you are fine, Fred. We will miss you but we'll see you around another bend. Condolences to all of your family.
Mr. and Mrs. Imus,
I am sorry for the loss of your brother..God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely
Patty
I was greatly saddened when I heard of Fred's passing this morning. I enjoyed his appearances on the Imus show. I wish I had known him personally, I feel we would have connected. He was a genuine what you see is what you get kind of man. My condolences to the Imus family, Fred will be missed.
I am shocked. Just got home and news of Fred's death was on the network news. I listened to him on the way to work today on the best of Imus. I feel like a member of my family just died. My sincerest condolences to the Imus family.
Sorry for your loss I-man.
How sad I was to hear of Fred's passing this morning. We record you every day so not to miss one bit of your shows. We will miss hearing Fred. Our love and understanding of what the Imus family is going thru at this sad time. May God's Peace and Love be with you. Ginny and Family Montana
Thoughts are with the Imus family...Fred made us laugh. Never forget how he offered his trailer to 2 friends for a final last resting place...would save them money!!!! He will be missed.
GTB