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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)
So sorry to hear of Freds passing. Loved him when he was on the show and looked forward to the next time. Sympathy to the Imus family.
My condolences to you all. Selfishly I feel as though I have lost a brother.
Fred, Philip and I are sad that it will be so long before we can see you again. We'll miss you and your
sense of humor, you always kept us laughing, it was one of your special gifts. We send our condolences
to the Imus family as they have lost "one of the good guys". God bless...Philip and Janice Sweet
I always looked forward to when Fred would call into Imus in the morning. He would always make me laugh.
He will be missed. I would like to express my condolences to his three children and to his brother Don.
Happy Trails, Fred... until we all meet again.
I am deeply saddened by Fred's loss. I hope that the joy of his memory will come to outweigh the pain of his loss. Wishing you peace
Fred Imus will certainly be missed. I always enjoyed his appearnces on the show. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear about Fred. My heart goes out to the family. I always loved listening to and anticipated Fred calling in during my commute to work. Any time he came on the air, you knew it was going to be interesting, funny, and unrehearsed, just like a regular phone conversation between relatives. It was always good to hear Don tell Fred he loved him at the end, because you knew he meant it, that whatever argument there had been it was all good, and you never know when it'll be the last time you can say it.
Goodbye, Fred. We love ya.
There was always a special bond that you could hear between Don and Fred. His down home humor and common sense will be missed.
Our condolences to Don, Deidre, Wyatt, Don's daughters and most of all to Donny and his other children who can no longer learn from their father.
Our very deepest condolences to the Imus family. Rest in peace Fred.
I was saddened to hear of fred this AM.......the funniest story i ever heard goes as follows.......fred and his lady began making love....the movements alarmed fred;s german sheperd...the sheperd reacted and bit the women on the butt!!!!!!!
I would like to express my condolences to the Imus family.
I always enjoyed the banter between Don and Fred. It was
so obvious they truly had brotherly love for each other.
God bless Fred Imus rest in peace.
Rich Morris
Reading Mass.
We enjoyed Fred' s humor every time he called in. So sorry for your loss... God Bless
Dear Don,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Freds' passing. My prayers go out to you and your family and hoping that wonderful memories with your brother lift your spirits during this difficult time. He will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Colleen Prise
Simply put...Fred iS a good ol' boy...for sure!
I was so saddened to learn of Fred's passing. It was always a highlight of my day to hear him with Don in the morning, from his trailer talk, about his dog, x-wives, Dagen or whatever, and the I love you's between brothers, as they did. Neil Cavuto did a beautiful piece, and I can relate to his comments all the way to the bottom of my heart. Condolences to the family.
Sheri
It's wonderful that Fred was able to live as long as he did, to be known and so loved by your immediate family...and by all the millions of your listeners, Imus. What a wonderful relationship you shared and let the rest of us enjoy. I'm sure that you must be aware & people close to you must be telling you to delight in all the memories of times shared.
All who have enjoyed you long,tumultuous, & extroidinary radio/tv career are with you in this time of distress, grief, & pain.
Heidi
So very sorry to hear that your brother Fred passed suddenly. He was a fresh addition to the show, and from your banter he meant a lot to you and your family. God Bless you and your family, and your brother. Do know that you're gonna see him again, though. He will always be with you in spirit. Make him proud, Don!
Les Crue
" I believed in you so much that I'd take my stetson "
off and put it over my heart whenever anybody died
My Hat's off to you, Hoppy
Say goodbye to all the boys at the Bar-20
The black and white Days are over
So long Fred Imus
My hat is off to you . Fred you were one of the good guys 1971 Don Mclean
I lost my younger brother at 54. I know your heart is broken and you will never be quite the same or as joyful,so keep your memories close.
"There was a young cowboy who lives on the range ,his horse and his cattle his only companions. Deep greens and blues are the colors i choose, So let me go down in my dreams.. Sweet dreams, Happy trails,sweet baby Fred
I do not have a brother. But I would like to think if I did, he would have my back the way Fred and Don did. I will miss their conversations on the show.
Thanks for all the laughs over the years R.I.P. Fred. My condolences to the Imus family.
Fred, R.I.P., you will be missed, no one will be able to fill your boots !
I always thought that Fred Imus was one of the funniest guests/castmember on Don's show. Going to miss his wit.
The world loses another "GOOD GUY"..........I have been a fan of the show almost 40 years.........Fred was always one of my favorite personalities..........his "down home" wit and talent will be sorely missed........Fred's relationship with and love for brother Don was genuine and enviable........my sincere condolences to Don, Donnie and the entire extended Imus family............
He was to me, the best of what Cowboys were meant to be. He will be missed..but I'm sure his heart is resting in the Heart of God.And a straw is thoughtful hanging from his mouth.
May you remember all the laughter, you both shared with all us listeners. And may those good times, carry you, while you grieve.