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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)
Don, I'm so sorry for your loss Fred was so funny and a great addition to your show. My wife and I have been fans of yours for over 15 years now and have enjoyed ever minute of it. Take care of your self, the family, and the kids at the Ranch. C Wissen
So sad to hear of Fred's passing. I always loved hearing him on the show...I will miss him.
Rest In Peace Fred. I enjoyed Fred whenever he was on the show.
Mr. Imus -
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your brother Fred. From an SP engineer to an SP brakeman....we all share in your loss.
Dear Don and family, I am so sad about the loss of your brother...I always enjoyed when he was on your show, his sense of humor and delivery was the best. I know you have lost a beloved member of your family and hope you will have some small comfort knowing how many people care and send our love to you all.
Dear Mr. Imus,
I lost my brother three years ago. Like you and Fred we were close and shared a bond that our much younger sister didn't. Like Fred, no one could tell a story or joke like my brother. Even now as I write this I can see my brother telling a story- eyes twinkling, hands gesturing, whole body involved in the tale. I still think I'll ask Steve or Steve will remember. It's a difficult habit to break. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Paulette Conforti Disinger
The Neil Cavuto piece was perfect. It really captured the essence of Fred in a few words.
Hope there will be "extras" with Fred
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved brother, Fred.
My wife would tell you that I am an Imus In The Morning / Fox Business Network / Fox News Network "Junkie". How I missed the news of the passing of Fred is beyond me. I just learned of his passing this morning on Don's show. I watched most of last weeks shows and just thought Don was on vacation. In any event, I join so many others of Fred's fans in my sorrow at his death. My condolences go out to Don, Donny, and the entire family. Fred was a real hoot to listen to when he called in. I will miss him.
Saddened to hear of Fred's death. The most delicious thing he ever did was to misplace the fruit. Who's going to talk about losing the grapefruit now? Rob? It won't be the same. Sorry, Mr. Imus, for your loss. One less person to call and shoot the breeze with, I guess.
Long-time listener, Long Island
Our hearts go out to the I-man and his family and everyone who knew and loved Fred. He always knew how to tell a good story.
Don, stay strong and continue to tell us stories about Fred. We'll need them as much as ever. What a great way to start the morning
with the I-man and Fred calling in. We'd DVR the show and watch the funny parts repeatedly. God Bless Don, Diedre, Wyatt and the
friends and families who feel the loss of a great man. Great to know the horses and dogs are all at the ranch. They'll be grieving too so
you can help each other. Sincerely, The Yokens of Albuquerque
Imus and Family: I would like to donate $25.00 to the ranch in memory of Fred Imus. If I could give more I would, but times are tough for me financially. What I enjoyed from watching/listening Don Imus through all the years I have watched (using DVR and back when VHS tapes) is Fred Imus Loved His Animals. I found this endearing. I have never written in all these years because what would I have to say to a successful family, but truly out of all the media, I have always felt Don Imus, Mrs. Imus, and Fred Imus and Wyatt as down to earth people. I have never given to the Ranch, and I am sorry, money has always been an issue, but please note I want to send this money sent out on August 25th out to you in Fred Imus memory. My thoughts are with you and remember no matter if your rich, poor, we have to lose others, and it is so very hard.
Take Care
Leslie L. Cooper
Welches, Oregon
lcooper@wavecable.com
If you do have time to read this, to make it is easier for me, where do you want your money order of $25.00 dollars sent?
Dear I-man,
I feel bad for you about your brother. I liked Fred a lot, recall years ago where he was a Friday regular and he was really funny. One time lost to the ages was him getting into it about Laura Ingraham, and her feigning interest in him when he became single. Hysterical. Yes, there's a lot of folks who who won't make 69, but that doesn't make it any easier for you, or suck any less that you can't get him on the phone in short order. I've managed to preserve a bit of the show burned to DVD, and aside from Fred's memories it was you, Warner and Bernie that first brought me news of 9/11 while I was driving down the Fairfax Parkway, late for work. For that matter, I've known of you since the early 70's when I was growing up in NJ and while I didn't listen to you at the time, I liked you anyway when you did something to offend my parents. (Did you HEAR what he SAID this morning?!!!) I can still remember them talking to each other about it but I never found out what it was. Fred's Best Of will get its own DVD for my memory bank along with about half an hour of relevant programming from this morning's show. Thanks for being a good brother to Fred and taking care of him and the aftermath, you went a bit farther in life than he did and we all appreciated it from afar that you looked after your family so well. I think you bought him a truck and a trailer and that was great.
So sorry to hear about Fred. I listen to the Imus morning show on my way to work every day and have heard Fred when he is a guest on your show. You guys were great together....fun to listen to and it was great to laugh before I got to work!!!!!
From one dog lover to another......bless Fred and all of you during this difficult time.
Kathy Ryan
Barrington, NH
Dear Don and Family, I was so sad to hear about Fred's passing. He will truly be missed by all.
So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. My husband and I were in Sante Fe several years ago and stopped into the Auto Body Express, where we had the pleasure of meeting Fred. We always enjoyed when you spoke to him on the phone with his dry humor. He will be missed by all of his fans. Rest in peace.
Fred was a great guest on the show and I have to admit that the chat between the two brothers made me feel like a part of the Imus family. He will be missed by many, many people in this country just when that type of banter made everybody feel that they could make it through another day of the trials and tribulations of this country's problems. Love to all the Imus family.
It was a real treat whenever Fred was on, I always looked forward to his take on different subjects. We'll miss him, may he rest in peace and may God bless Don and Dierdre for there work there on the ranch
I-Man, my sincere condolences for your loss. I still chuckle over the story when you and Fred were talking about him being kicked off the dating website. And you were absolutely correct when you said "a few extra pounds" was 100 in dating site lingo.
Time heels all wounds, and this wound will take time.
Dear Mr. Imus,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother Fred. I have listened to the both of you for over 15 years, and I would look forward to Fred calling into the show. His jokes always brought out a laugh, his stories often had meaning and message, and his his views made me think. He was a good man, the kind of man you want to meet and know. Fortunately, I got to know from him through the radio. God Bless you all. May Fred rest in peace. He will be missed.
Don Johnson
Watsonville, CA.
Dear Don, and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Fred's death. He always made me laugh...so do you. God Bless
Don Imus - I saw your show today, Monday, August 15 and was so touched by your true emtion for your brother Fred. I was wondering if you would consider an album of Fred's favorite songs with the proceeds going towards the ranch. Every song you played today was outstanding. Fred not only was a great person but also knew good music.
Just a thought.
Elizabeth
Don: I've been a listener/viewer for about 20 years and represent what may be one of your more unlikely audience demographics: evangelical Christians. We're out here, God knows why.
God also knows what a kind and decent man your brother was. Like you, Fred had a gift for humor and insight and his on-air demeanor, which varied from laconic to borderline frenetic, played perfectly against yours. He was a funny guy who worked at that craft. Plus which, the man was smart, in a George W. Bush kind of way -- down to earth, common-sensical, bottom-line smart. I always looked forward to Fred's "take" on current events and his thoughts often helped define mine.
I also remember the days when the two of you reminisced on-air about your boyhoods on the cattle ranch and wouldn't it be great to re-create that for kids who hadn't had that experience and could benefit from it. The rest, as They say, is history. I don't know about the Baby Jesus, but I can say with assurance that the grown one likes what you two (and so many others) have done with the Ranch.
I've been privileged to support the Ranch a little over the years and sucked it up to honor Charles with a $1k gift. I hope you'll give us a chance to do something similar to honor Fred. May the good Lord bless, comfort and encourage you and your family, and assure you of Fred's safety in His loving arms.
Gary Allen
Williamsburg VA
I always stopped what I was doing when Fred was on to listen to his All-American humor and hysterical take on life and marriage. God Bless the Imus family
Dear Imus,
I've thought a lot about Fred recently. From his days at the Auto Body Express to helping with the Ranch, to his disastrous second marriage - "I'm gonna be like Willy Nelson, the next time I want to marry, I'll just buy her a house and move on." - to Tuscon, Sirius Outlaw Country, Dear John and his horses. It seemed he was always looking for his Place. Maybe as someone wrote last week, "Fred was a cowboy after his time" or maybe he was just a half-broke horse. Tame enough to ride for a while but wild enough that you never knew what he was going to do or where he was going to wind up.
Thanks for my ride, Fred. It was a treat.
And Mr.Imus, please take care of yourself.
Sincerely,
Richard