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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:
Imus Ranch
PO Box 1709
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 always a person who made me laugh right out loud when he was on the show, He was obviously his own man & really didn't think much of what other people may say or do. He will be missed greatly by this listener. May God Bless the entire Imus family in their loss. Don, Pa
Fred was one of those guys that could have been sitting at Grafton's bar in "Shane" and not looked out of place. And he was bust-a-gut funny...a Will Rogers for my generation. I'll miss him...
My God be with you on your long trip. Both you and Donnie are two great people. God Bless.
so sad to hear about fred's passing. loved his sense of humor....his stories about dating sites and exes were hilarious. i'm a long time fan of the imus show and it won't be the same without fred calling in and irritating don......but they always said " i love you " and i always got a laugh. may god comfort you in your lose.
It was the first time I watched IMUS on FOX his brother Fred was on and both are with all of us still.....
My sympathy and good tidings.
I always enjoyed Fred and his down to earth comments, no frills, just said it the way he saw it. And I dare say most of us saw it his way tool. I look at his beautiful face and see Americana - the way I wish it could be. God Speed Fred. Go to the light.
...."I Love you too Fred ...."
Dierdra, Wyatt and Don
I am so sorry for your loss.
It took me a long time to catch up with you but I have been a serious listener to your show since 1995. When Fred was on, the show was automatically more intimate and enjoyable.
I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Keep the faith
Michael Loftus
Syracuse, NY
I went to a "Two Guys Four Corners" book signing at Barnes and Noble in New York City and Don, Deirdre and Fred were there. Imus was as surley as ever so when I handed him my book to sign I told him I was a friend of Tommy O'Neal, he said, what? I repeated myself and he said, what? I repeated myself again (louder this time) and he said, what? At that point Fred interjected, he said "you're an A-Hole"! All within hearing range cracked up.
To the Iman, and the entire Imus family and friends,
I would like to extend my condolences on the loss of Fred and please know you are in my thoughts and prays at this time. I have been a long time listener/viewer and will miss the interviews with Fred and his wry sense of humor and the banter between the Iman and his brother. His uniqueness will never be replaced or forgotten.
Don,
We are all saddened by Fred's passing. Our sympathy's go to you and the Imus family. Fred's appearances were always special and laugh out loud funny. His down to earth style relating his life's experiences always made me feel I was somehow related to him. One of my favorites was during the MSNBC days Fred appeared remotely, around Christmas, with a blow-up doll. I laughed until I cried. I was lucky enough to have that taped and I treasure it. We will miss Fred and we'll think of him often.
Jim
I remember Fred talking about women listing themselves on social media with "few extra pounds" and when they would show up they couldn't fit their asses through the front door on his doublewide. LOAO
I will miss you Fred on the morning show.
RIP Fred. Condolences to the Imus family.
The definition of 'salt of the earth'. I always looked forward to his appearances on his brothers show. The 'You're an 8' is one of my favorite jokes. He will be missed. My condolences. May he rest in peace.
The Imus family has lost a cowboy that lived his life the way he wanted.
So sorry for your loss...Will miss your go arounds with Fred...You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
To the Imus family,
So saddened by the passing of Fred...My heart goes out to all of you.
Fred was a Class act and when you two would banter back and forth, sometimes, I would have to pull my car off the road, I would be laughing so hard. Then at the end of your banter both of you ended with "I love you". You could always tell that it came from a deep love in your heart. I'll miss him and my prayers go out to you and your family. He will be remembered for a long time.
'bye Fred.
I always admired how close him and Don were. I briefly met Fred once at Mohegan Sun in CT. He seemed like a really nice guy. Sad he only lived to 69.
Fred, you had a great spirit and were always a joy to listen to when you came on the show. You'll be deeply missed.
Deepest condolences to the Imus family on your loss.
Fred brought so much laughter to our lives. I know the gut wrenching hurt and pain you are suffering. God bless you, just as Fred will be missed, you are being missed this week. May he rest in peace
Happy Trails, Fred....Fly Free
Fred truly made the show when he was on. I love the banter between him and Don. Prayers to all his family.
When I heard the news I was shocked, saddened and well to be honest after the initial shock wore off, I laughed remembering the vacuum cleaner that went through a window, Fred was SO funny and he shot straight from the hip. A true character.
My deepest condolences to all of his family on and off the air.
Sincerely,
Cita Shepherd
Many thoughts, many prayers, God bless u all in Jesus name. Amen
Just learned of Fred's passing this morning and wanted to extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family. His visits to your show were the best and will be greatly missed. Thanks for sharing him with us all these years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.