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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)
Fred was the humorist that Will Rogers should have been.. I never really got Rogers; he seemed like a phony who had somebody else write up his folksy truisms. Fred, on the other hand, always hit at the heart of the matter.
Remember, once, how he related being in some department store, and having to go clear to the other side, to reach the restrooms?
Only Fred could make incontinence funny!
Dear Imus Family,
My deepest condolences go out to all who loved Fred. Your brother, in-law, Uncle, friend was a "no nonsense" sort of guy of whom I could relate. I believe that Fred was never one for questioning semantics, only questioning relevance or truth. What I liked about Fred was his honesty. On my Colorado weekends I would be constantly travelling to my next adventure and I would have him on my satelite radio right there on "OUTLAW COUNTRY" and I would here this complexity known as life simplified in a simple anecdote by Fred. He made me smile. It made me tear up when I heard about your brother, Don. It was a tough weekend for me as well, my German Shepherd, Klaus was not feeling weill, was not holding down food and just in general discomfort. I got him to the Vet on Monday, the 8th, and the Vet recommended that Klaus spend the night. The phone rang at 11 pm that night and the Vet said the dog was going into shock. I lost him. I have had my head so heavy in tears the last week that I needed to get away for a few days. So I got in my car and drove to Farm Aid, the whole time listening to Outlaw Country, and just frankly feeling sad. However, Today being Monday, the 15th of August I have made my amends with the loss of life that we all have suffered, thanks to watching your show, and giving thanks. I am so happy that I had true, unconditional love in my life that I wouldn't change it for the world. Whether it is your brothers spirit, your family's philanthropy, or just you being you, I want to say thanks.
Thank you for your kind words about Fred that made me realize how lucky I am to have experienced how beautiful life can be.
Sincerely,
Ryan Grace
To Fred Imus's Family.
Please accept my deepest condolances on the loss of Fred, My husband and I always enjoyed Fred's appearances on the Imus show. The love between two brothers, is only what most families would wish for. I hope your memories of Fred will keep you. Sincerly, Carole Hodges
I still laugh at the comment "have you ever lost food? I lost two canteloupes" and on it went. I remember I laughed out loud while driving to work. God bless Fred Imus for being the man he was. My condolences to the Imus family.
Imus & Family, I was deeply saddened this morning to learn on your show of your brother, Fred, passing. I loved his sense of humor when he was on your show. I even found "Outlaw Country" on my XM radio - hoping I would catch his radio show sometime. You had a beautiful tribute to him. Bless you all.
Fred gave us cowboy wisdom. I don't know whether I laughed more when Fred talked about listening to the State of the Union address until he realized the President was not going to resign or when he joined the social network and met biker chicks. We will miss him.
RIP Fred.
As a listener from back in the NBC days, there's been very few people who could keep up with Don. Fred was one of the few. We're all a little better off for having heard these two brothers talk, laugh, and argue. Fred will be sorely missed both on Don's show and on Outlaw Country. Rest in peace Fred.
I loved listening to him, he could always make you laugh. And he had common sense, which was is big in today's world of ignorance.
Thanks Mr. Imus, for sharing Fred with all of us. My brother and I have a seemingly similar relationship to the one you and Fred shared. Because of this bond I have with my brother, my heart goes out to you and your family. God bless.
Honest, no bullshitters like Fred Imus are very rare indeed. Fred will be missed not only by his family but by people like me and my husband, who wake up to Don Imus' show every morning. I was lucky enough to hear Fred's last appearance in Don's show, and was invariably moved by the "I Love You's" uttered at the end of each conversation. What a way to cut through the stupid and unnecessary and focus on what it's all about. Rest in Peace Fred and thanks.
IMUS,
My regrets for getting back to you so late..
I've been listening to you since you started in NY on NBC-Radio.
I always enjoyed the relationship you had with FRED. I'm an only child and I'm 68yrs old and always thought how great would it be to have had a brother like FRED..
I'm deeply sorry for your loss, and I'll miss hearing FRED going back and forth with you when he called in
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family...
I watched Fred since your first tv telecast. I thought he was hilarious. I remember one show when you were broadcasting from the barn and there were goats, chickens, etc jumping, crawling, climbing, etc. all over the set, and you had to call Fred to come "control the animals". I remember the memorial garden he built for Devon. Obviously I didn't know Fred, but he seemed like a kind man with a good heart. My all-time favorite Fredism is when his dog attacked another dog in front of his "trailer", and he said "why have a gun that won't shoot or a dog that won't bite". He will be greatly missed but certainly not forgotten. All our sympathy, John/Karen Walker Tulsa/Scottsdale
Dear Mr. Imus,
Long time listner--going back to KLAC 570--in L.A. Use to enjoy the two of you discussing the rudimentery beginnings of The Imus Ranch.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your brother Fred.
Geraldine L. Gerry
we listen every day to Imus and have always looked forward to the days when Fred would call in. Imus said this morning that "he died of a broken heart" Can't stop thinking about that/ what made him so sad?? Our love to the entire Imus family.
When I heard Fred was gone my first thought was that he had enticed "MEGAN" to visit him in his trailer. Got her all greased up and.....................
Life is about the memories we make and I always enjoyed hearing about the memories that Don and Fred shared. Don, those memories are a gift that you will have for the rest of your life. Thank you for the opportunity to have a glimpse inside that special relationship that the two of you had. You are in our thoughts and prayers...
Dear Imus,
I cannot be more sorry for your tremendous loss. Tears flowed easily and it deeply saddened my heart when I heard about Fred. I felt such an emptiness. It’s hard to sit here and write my feelings down. That may sound strange, but as an over 30 year listener, I know I join all of us loyal fans in saying that no mater what, you and your cast have become part of each of our Families, with Fred being so special to all of us. We feel like we all have lost a real friend and a part of our family.
Fred was one of a kind. He was truly a brilliant and amazingly Honest guy. As real as it gets. I couldn't wait to hear him whenever he was going to be on the show. He put the most complicated of issues into a unique, down to earth and thought provoking perspective. He provided his insight with an enviable wit and incredible and wonderful sense of humor with a touch of hilarious sardonic flair. I learned something and laughed every time he was on, even when he said I’m sorry I-man I don’t have anything today. But, who could forget 4 legged Fred, Auto Body Express & Bob, the homosexual Dinosaur joke which I still repeat to this day ☺ and of course the most famous story of them all, “The Lost Cantaloupes.”
I don’t want to believe he is gone. I really wish it were not true. I can only imagine how much of a loss you and your Family are experiencing. I will miss him tremendously. We Love you Imus and your Family and God did we Love Fred!! With life moving on after Charles’s departure and now with Fred gone, it just won’t be the same.
But your words this morning when you spoke about your brother was definitely comforting and heartfelt. Just as every time you both talked on your show and as Neil Cavuto so artfully pointed out; What a fantastic example of a life’s lesson, and how interesting and special it really was that after all the banter, every conversation ended with those 3 words “I LOVE YOU”. That’s what made me realize how real of a person you are I-Man and how genuine Fred was. It displayed how true the love and respect was that you both shared as brothers. Believe me, it resonated to levels that transcended the daily show. It made me wish I had a brother.
Thank you IMUS and Thank you so much FRED for all the unforgettable memories over all these years!!
My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you, Diedre, Wyatt, your Daughters and Fred’s Children and all of your entire Family.
God bless you all and good health to you and yours always.
Safe travels,
Ray L.
Such a sweet and kind person. Loved his brother and his family! The world was a better place with Fred in it. We will all miss him. Love, Heidi and Dr. Dirk
Happy trails old man. At some point in time, four-legged Fred told the parrot he'd eventually get him and the parrot responded, "Eat me!" The rest is history.....
My favorite Fred Imus line was from maybe 15 years ago. When asked why he named his dog and his horse after his exes, he said "I couldn't think of any better names for a bitch and a nag."
Thanks, Don and Fred, for modeling brotherly love to all of us at the end of each of Fred's appearances on the show. I do the same with my brother, and you have had more than a little to do with that.
Back in the day when Fred called in to the show on a weekly basis-was always one of my favorite segments-I'll miss Fred's unique view on the world- a one of a kind-and that's a good thing.
I was so sorry to hear about Fred - every time I heard you two talking, it was like listening to real love, and that's rare. Blessings.
IMan Sorry for your loss.I guess it is all of our loss.Hearing Freds Voice come on the radio I knew I would have good laugh that morning.I lost my brother about a year ago and I still think he is going to call.I enjoy his memories and I will always remember Fred and look forward to once in a while a replay of some Fred momemts on your show.
Fred was a special person! I always enjoyed when he was on your show!
Linda
Like most posting condolences, i never had the privilege of meeting or knowing Fred, but also like most, feel through his exposure on your show, like i had. Having spent years in southern Arizona, i often enjoyed a beer with many similar to Fred, that similarity partly being enjoying telling and listening to a good story with that unique western flavor, humor and honesty. Fred was a welcome referesher of that, with his humorous commentary on life. I was just thinking, I wonder how many of your friends and business associates in the northeast, exposed to Fred through you, would have had the time of day for a man like Fred, if met as a stranger. I'm sure some would, but some may not have. And now they also are all richer by that experience, and feel saddened by his loss, as are we all, your unknown audience.
I just read a quote by Kierkegaard: "The most common form of despair is not being who you are." I obviously never knew Fred, but i have to doubt that he ever suffered that form of despair. Thank you for sharing your brother with us.