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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)
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Imus Family.
Fred was such a funny, witty soul !!!!!
I will so miss seeing him on the show....I loved his wacky, witty quips.....he cut thru all the fluff and hit the nail with precision.
A very talented man, who's humor will be missed.
God bless.
My deepest sympathy to the Imus family. Just know that there are many people sending positive thoughts your way. May he rest in peace.
A little piece of joy has left my world. I will miss hearing Fred's wittisms. He was a breath of the "real deal" in this phony world. He will be missed and remembered.
Fred Imus, a hybrid of Will Rogers wisdom, George Carlin wit, and the cowboy who taught me how to pound nails into my coffee table - TTL
Imus,
Sorry for your loss.
It's tough to lose your best friend.
KT from Cape Cod
Dear Don and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was a very funny and realistic character. When he would respond to you with "Whaaaaat" it would crack me up. You and your entire family are in my prayers. Fred RIP! You will be missed.
Don Imus; I've been a long time listener of your shows. I look forward to seeing and hearing your show and your team every morning. Now that I'm retired I get to see and hear you guys more than just the short time before I went off to work in the morning. I've always enjoyed Fred's input, philosophy on life and anything else thats crazy he imparts.... 3 legged Fred, his love life, and so on......loved it. Freds passing leaves a little hole on your show. Fred will surley be missed.
My Sincere Condolences
Mike C
PS: I still feel you have the most redeeming valued show on the air. Keep it up!
I will miss Fred's NASCAR insight and NFL picks. Thoughts and prayers to friends and family.
Funny, quick witted, gentle, intelligent, generous, simple in life, loving, steady, a man.
I am so very sorry to hear that. I started watching you about a year ago. I love watching your show everyday and I am so sorry to hear that I know you loved your brother very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to and your family.
" And I'll be bound for glory
In the morning
When I go away
All my kin who love me
All my friends that care
Look beyond the dark clouds
We're gonna meet up there
And then the sun's gonna shine
Through the shadows
When I go away " L. Helm
Imus,
I am very sorry for the loss of your brother Fred. I know that through my own experience, that the despair that you are currently experiencing will pass and you will be left with warm feelings and the good and loving memories.
God Bless,
Ted
We start most mornings with the Imus family and are very saddened at the sudden loss of brother Fred. It is clear that Fred and Don have a special relationship formed out of the adversity shared growing up which cemented their love for each other. Don you and Fred have done wonders for many of us with your humor, your kindness for others, and by keeping our leaders accountable. We will miss Fred but know that your loss is much deeper. Our thoughts are with you, your family, and Fred's family He will have eternal life in our memories.
I'm sorry to hear of the Fred's passing. I enjoyed listening to his call-ins to his brother Don's radio show. He is gone too soon and will be missed.
I've listened to Imus for so many years and most recently enjoyed so much when Fred Imus was on the program. You could feel the love between the brothers. The ache is Don's heart must be truly great...as great as the love he has for Fred.
I will miss you Fred. Always felt a kinship, you lost a cantaloupe, I lost a banana...your don ate the neighbors parrot, my one brothers dog ate my other brothers parrot, only found the beak....
My condolences to the Imus family especially Donny, Fred's son.
Dear Mr. Imus,
We have very much enjoyed listening to your fun bantering with Fred over the years, and know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Carolyn & Gretchen
So sorry for your loss. Long time listeners and loved Fred's always right on responses to the headline issues of the day. We will truly miss him on the show. Thanks for the memories.
Dear Imus,
Radio is the wonderful medium that introduced people like me to Fred Imus.
He was quite extraordinary and had a brilliant sense of humor.
Your close and friendly relationship with Fred has always been evident on the air waves during his appearances on "Imus in the Morning."
Along with the millions in your audience, I am writing to send you and your family condolences for your loss, and to honor Fred Imus.
Respectfully,
Clem D'Alessio
condolences to Fred's family & friends ~ peace man
Was very sad to hear the news of Fred's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to Imus and family, and all those who knew and loved Fred. He will be missed!
Sadness and smiles when I think about the Man that loved his Dogs and lived in a Trailer...Rest in Peace Fred and my condolences to his family and friends.
Fred Imus was a valuable member of the Imus clan. His sense of humor and his brutal honesty proved him to be a man of the people in the truest sense., We will All miss Fred. He was the genuine article. JimK
RIP Fred. He seemed like a real mans man. NO BS! Off to that big trailer park in the sky!
Imus; I'm sorry to hear Fred's passing. He must have been a great man. There was nothing phony about him. I think everyone who knew him, also. knew wheren they stood with him. He was a great brother and everyone saw the love you two had for one another. There is certainly something about making sure you say "I love you" at the end of a conversation, because you never know what the next minute has for us.....