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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)
Dear Don,
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your brother. I know there was a great deal of love and devotion between you two. I will miss the rude humor and happy outlook he seems to have brought to everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Don,
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your brother. I know there was a great deal of love and devotion between you two. I will miss the rude humor and happy outlook he seems to have brought to everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Mr. Imus and family;
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Fred. I have listened to your show since you came to New York; and have always enjoyed Fred's appearances. He had a great sense of humor.
With condolences.
Ed Z.
I worked at the Hollywood Ranch Market many years ago. I met this young man who was homeless, he stayed at a laundermat on Vine st. I was working and had a few dollars, whenever I saw him I would always try to buy him coffee and doughnuts. Yes, it was Mr. Imus, Rest in Peace my friend...may God Bless you and your family! Will miss you on radio!!
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Imus family. I always loved listening to Fred when he was a guest on the show, especially the love between brothers. May you be comforted by wonderful memories............
Fred Imus was a fun man. He just wanted to have fun. RIP To the Imus family I offer my prayers.
Went to bed very sad set my alarm ..wake up the next morning still very upset ..my alarm goes off and there he is his jokes about his ex you laughing at them like he just told you for the first time ,for a few minutes’ a forgot about my sadness and bang I here this is the best of Imus FRED is found dead OMG !!!How sad but I am so glad I knew him and how he made so many people laugh even at the worst mornings >>>Thank you FRED Thank you DON
mariann
R.I.P. Fred. You will be missed.
Missed Fred on the show. He was always good for a laugh when he would come on. My best wishes to the family esp. Don. Take care.
Dear Mr. Imus,
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved brother. May your sweet memories bring comfort to your heavy hearts.
Sincerely,
Joanne O'Brien
I was very saddened Monday to learn of Fred Imus passing. My sympathy to the Imus family and to all Imus fans who will miss him. It would be great if after a time Don could produce a "Best of Fred" for the Imus in the Morning bradcast. Put it on a I pad format and sell it for the Imus Ranch. A final gift from Fred. A tough week. Love to all.
It is a sure bet that it will not be so sunny in Tucson from now on. My heart felt sympathy to all.
I first met Fred Imus when he and John C. Scott interviewed me here in Tucson about the food bank. He was always trying to help people in town, always with a sense of humor and humility. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss, Don Imus. You had a wonderful brother. Sherie
Liked his coolness on the radio.
Never knew he was this goodlooking.
I should've eaten at La Risa a bit more often, I guess.
RIP, Fred.
Well its true the good they die young.......I always loved when Fred was on the show going back to the MSNBC days.
My last hardest chortle from him was when he reviewed the state of the union address by saying "when it became clear he wasnt resigning I turned it off" I literally spit coffee all over my keyboard at the time...
god speed fred a really really cool dude. deepest sorrows and condolences to the Imus family.
Mike in Atlanta.
RIP Fred -- It was always great to hear that you were a guess of the day on Imus show -(I recalled countless times going to work late just to hear you) -- To the Imus family, and staff near and far -- Thank you for allowing Fred in our lives..
Well its true the good they die young.......I always loved when Fred was on the show going back to the MSNBC days.
My last hardest chortle from him was when he reviewed the state of the union address by saying "when it became clear he wasnt resigning I turned it off" I literally spit coffee all over my keyboard at the time...
god speed fred a really really cool dude. deepest sorrows and condolences to the Imus family.
Mike in Atlanta.
I listened to Imus in the early 90's when I lived in New Hampshire. Listening to Fred calls made the show for me. He was so relaxed and down to earth. You used to crack me up complaining about having to answer the phone to sell the t-shirts and he cant get any work done.
Fred, you were a gem.
RIP Old Paratrooper.
You will be missed.
It was such much fun to listen to Fred & you Imus & he will be missed by all. My heart & thought goes out to you
I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of Fred. The banter between brothers was heartwarming, even at its contentious worst. Reaching out to him was a constant reminder of your love of family. May you and yours be comforted by your obvious love for your brother, and the knowledge that you openly expressed that love in your on-line conversations. Best wishes through this difficult time.
DON, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I USE TO LOVE TO LISTEN TO THE TWO OF YOU WHEN FRED CALLED IN....YOU TWO COULD FINISH EACH OTHER'S SENTENCES.....
Condolences to all of Fred's family and to Brother Don. Soldier On, Brother Don.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved brother.
When the Imusinthemorning program first came to Wichita radio, i couldn't believe wholesome, middle America would accept the big city slicker, shock jock with his rude and crude humor. Early on, however, brother Fred appeared and when i heard these 2 grown men sign off by saying "I love you" with millions of people listening, I realized there was more to Don Imus than just "shocking" people. I became a regular listener, especially looking forward to Fred's appearances and his NFL predictions. My condolences to all of Fred's relatives and friends.