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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)
I was so sorry to hear about Fred's passing. I really enjoyed listening to him on your program. I still have my autobody express shirt and I remember how you both talked about the business and the ranch. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Marguerite
Dear Fred,
You will always bring a smile to my face... I will miss you...
Cee
One Love...One Heart...One Future
Don, Family, and Staff,
Your program has been a terrific part of my life for well over a decade. I was shocked as ever to hear the news on Monday. Whenever Fred was scheduled to be on the show, I very much tried not to miss it. I loved his views on everything and obviously the banter. I believe he is probably in a gathering with some other great cowboys such as Waylon, Johnny Cash, and the Duke. I am very sad for your loss and it is obvious what Fred meant to you, the family, the show, and all of the fans.
God Bless. I hope to meet Fred one day.
One time Fred was on the show and stated that he was the brother of a poor guy and then he was the brother of a rich guy and much preferred being the brother of a rich guy!
Thinking of the Imus family at this time. Fred, ride those beautiful fields of heaven!
Don,
Every day you remind us just how screwed up this world is. But you also remind us just how beautiful and important our family is.
Thanks for sharing an important piece of your world.
Whether or not we want to admit it, Fred was just like us.
Don G
Too soon, too young, too sad. May Fred's memory and humor live on with the strength and vigor he brought!
Dear Imus Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am a loyal listener of Outlaw Country - Fred's Trailer Park Bash was my favorite. I will miss all his funny stories! I hope you fiind comfort in all your wonderful memories of Fred. Take care!
It has been some time since I've listened, but I really enjoyed hearing Fred and his sports picks. I remember his dog also named Fred and his story about needing to answer the call of nature and mid-way through noticed he was giving "four-legged Fred" a shower. God speed Fred. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mr. Imus....
My thoughts and prayers to the Imus Family. Obviously, I didn't know Fred personally, but will miss his humor and the obvious affection betweeen brothers came through each time he was on the show.
I loved Fred and I loved his stories I am so sorry Don.
Humor, honesty and frankness plus a large amount of concise clarity in his news and commentary. Fred was truly a special kind of person and we thank Imus for including him in the show over the years on the show. It is obvious he will be missed. Wishing you deepest condolences for an irreplacable, irrascable "character" whom we will not forget and for whom we feel much love and deep sorrow at his passing.
My sympathies - he was a good man and I know he will be sorely missed.
Don,
My condolences on the loss of your brother. I always enjoyed him on your show.
My heartfelt condolences to Don and his family. Fred never failed to bring a smile to my face when I heard him on your show. There's an Angel with a cowboy hat in Heaven today.
Imus,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Brother Fred.
I loved his stark humor as I do yours, although I did not always agree with him.
I know how it feels to loose a close brother as I too lost one.
May God give you and your family strength to endure this hardship.
I've been a fan of yours since I first saw you do stand-up at (my college) Pace University in 1975.
You where GREAT!
God Bless you Imus.
Take care.
God bless you Fred. I always looked forward to your appearances on your brother's show. You will be missed by everyone who
shared your great sense of humor and honesty.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I ALWAYS loved to hear you both hit the ball back & fourth I know he will be missed by your family.
Fred's sudden passing came as a great shock to this long time listener. As so many others have indicated, whenever he appeared on the show, it was a special moment. Not only for what he had to say (you could always count on it being frank, forthright, and funny), but because of the special relationship he shared with his brother. It always reminded me of the great love I shared for my own brother and how struck I was (and still am) at his passing. May he rest in peace.
I always enjoyed his stories....
Fred was what he was...a good man and what you saw is what you got, a lesson to be learned by all!
Don,
I never met Fred, but over the years I got to know him. What a void he has left in our lives! I always ejoyed his presence on your show!
May God give you strength and solace in the coming days and weeks.
Love ya man!
My condolences to the Imus family. A young life taken way too soon. The love between brothers was so evident. Fred will be sorely missed.
I loved his Trailer Park Bash show. Listening to that show got me through a rough spot in life. RIP Fred!
very sad when i heard about fred's passing. whenever he came on the show it was a great listen. the cantelope story was hysterical.
A good man has left us. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family, including Imus.