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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)
Great sense of humor, the dry type that just comes natural. He'll be missed by many and I'll always remember the show with him and Daegan's "sister"(Rob) where he wanted to stick her in the door on the front of his trailer and try to push her out for a couple of days......not just any one could have come up with that!
Fred is with the angels now. I know how much Don and Fred loved each other and this is a great loss. Prayers are with all of you.
Fred made people laugh, thank you Fred
Imus, I am so sorry for your loss
Please share my sympathy with Deirdre and Wyatt
debbie/reno
Mr. Imus - Sorry for your loss - Always enjoyed listening to Fred when he was on your show, he seemed like
a great guy.
Dear Imus Family, I am sincerely saddened my the loss of Fred. I have enjoyed the banter between him and his brother for years. Please know my thoughts are with all of you, Sincerely, Patti McCarthy
We first met Fred years ago at the old Auto Body Express warehouse in Santa Fe. He was a gracious host and we always enjoyed his dry sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Lynn and Charlie Ffolliott, Cascabel, AZ and Silver City, NM
To paraphrase Neil Cavuto, I never met Fred, I never knew Fred, but I really liked Fred. And I did. My hearfelt condolences from to the Imus family.
Fred was one of the good guys like most of the long time listeners, he was honest, funny and one of the guys he will be missed by all he touched. My condolences to Don, and his family.
To the Imus family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Fred. He always brought a smile to my face whenever he was on the show. As so many others have said, the love between the Imus brothers was genuine and heartwarming. I will say a prayer for Fred and the entire Imus family.
Bob Jordan
I'm a long-time fan (I apologize for a hurtful word choice... guess I could have said "listener") since the early WNBC days, and always enjoyed Fred's appearances on your (almost) always enjoyable show. What will I do for football picks now? Sorry for all of us: we lost a good man.
I want to send my sympathy to the whole Imus family. He seemed to be a very good guy. Very enjoyable to see him on the show.
Wearing my Auto Body Express hat. Signed by Dierdra, Don and Fred. RJ Julia in Madison, CT.. I'm so sorry for your loss. It sucks. But, how cool is it that some dope from CT is sending his condolences. Fred would get a kick out of it I hope. God Speed,
Dave Katz
I am a long time listener who enjoyed Fred for being candid and a being real by saying what he thought in a down to earh manner. yes he is truly missed. Consider lettin us funs have info about his book describing his views on life. You have my heartfelt sympathy for your huge loss. Losing a brother is a very big deal!
To the Imus Family:
Prayers and love to you and your family. Fred was a great Man, Uncle, Brother & Father.
He will be missed. There will never be anyone who could fill his boots.
Be Well- Sharon Norwalk,CT.
Dear I-Friend ---- Deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Fred
Happy trails Fred
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Fred, he will be greatly missed…my heart aches for his family. He was a natural comedian…once while listening to Fred’s Trailer Park Bash and driving I began laughing so hard I started to cry and had to pull over to recoup.
So sorry to hear about Fred. My condolences to you and your family.
I enjoyed his banter with you.
One of the funniest things I remember was his exchange about wanting to get Megan(Rob) greased up and wedged in his trailer door. I also didn't realize he had a country hit in 1976.
Bob McCoy
Lexington, NC
Dear Don Imus and Family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Fred. I am heart broken for you. I always looked forward to his being on "Imus in the Morning." I and others shall sorely miss him.
You are in my prayers.
Pam Adams, Eufaula, OK
Don, I believe my favorite "Fred" was when he said he turned off President Obama when, during the President's speech, it became evident was not going to resign. Fred was always funny and was my favorite guest on your show. I hope you saw Neil Cavuto's salute to Fred yesterday. I cried through the whole thing. I am so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of the Loss of your Brother Fred........The Love you had between you will sustain you and bring you peace!!!!.....Lots of Memories of all the times that Fred was on your show...May You Truly " Rest in Peace" Fred....Sending our Heartfelt thoughts and Prayers to you and your entire family!!!!....Fred will be MISSED immeasurably!!!!....May you find Peace in knowing He is safely in the Arms of Our Lord....Fred was a pure DELIGHT, and thinking of him will always bring a smile, or even outright laughter!!!!....God Bless!!!!....
Enjoyed Fred's radio show, both the humor and the great music. Gone way to soon. RIP.
Don, I have listened to you on radio and watchede on tv for years. I always looked forward to your telephone conversations with Fred. I am in both of your age range myself and always thought if only I could meet Fred. May he rest in peace he was a very special individual. I wish you and your wife and son and rest of the family my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
A devoted listener and friend
Margaret
Condolences to the family and friends of Fred Imus. I only knew him through his appearances on the Imus in the Morning program, and always enjoyed hearing him. He was always entertaining and funny. Too soon gone .... he will be missed.
Fred was the perfect foil for Don, listening to them both brought much enjoyment