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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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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 had a way of telling stories or delivering a line that just made me laugh. Shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. He's with the Baby Jesus now, and all his beloved dogs and horses that went before him. Prayers for you and the rest of Fred's family and friends who are hurting now. He will be missed.
I ran so fast that time and youth at last ran out
I never stopped to think what life was all about
I used my age as if it were a wand
and never saw the waste and emtiness beyound
the game of love I played with arogance and pride
and every flame I lit too quickly died
the friends I made all seamed some how too drift away
Yesterday when I was young
Love you Fred
Damn, I loved ya Fred.
I cannot begin to express my sadness over the passing of Fred and offer my sincerest condolences to Don Imus and the entire Imus family. For those of us who start our day with several cups of coffee and "Imus In the Morning," Fred's passing is, and will be, a tremendous loss. Don, you have displayed nothing but pure class throughout this time of personal sorrow. Sadly, I too lost my husband suddenly and unexpectedly and one of the things I miss most is our mornings spent together drinking coffee and watching "Imus In The Morning."
In 2003, during our second bi-annual trip to Santa Fe, my husband and I visited the Auto Body Express while shopping for art and other items for our soon to be completed log home. On the kiva we noticed a beautiful studded, wood and leather bellow with the "Turquoise Buffalo" logo - it was not for sale, but Fred graciously agreed to sell it to us. My husband passed away 3 weeks prior to our new home's completion however, the week before he died, he placed the bellow next to Roy Rogers' boots on the main fireplace's hearth - it remains there to this day. I am so thankful my husband and I entered the Auto Body Express on that Santa Fe summer afternoon.
Fred will be sorely missed by all.
Dear Don and Family,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Fred. I, like millions of other fans of your show, will sincerely miss him. His special way of looking at the world and sharing his view which was often funny, sometimes peculiar, but always honest and straightforward was unique and always appreciated. I had the good fortune of meeting Fred back when the Auto Body Express was located in Santa Fe. I was there on a business trip and stopped by to see the place and pick up some t-shirts and hats to bring home. Fred treated me like an old friend, asking me to try some salsa they were testing and graciously posed for pictures. In fact, he suggested we go outside to take the photos as the lighting wasn't so good in the shop. I was touched by his genuine spirit and his concern that my picture would turn out OK. Even though I was a fan of Fred's before that day, I felt that I was a friend of his from that day forward. I will miss him and I admit shedding a tear on Monday when I heard your words about being like a father to him. Fred will never be forgotten.
Mike
it was always a treat when Fred came on to the show, never over done. I still have my Auto Body Express hat and coffee mug, wore out the t-shirt. Enjoyed him on Outlaw Country also, driving home from New Hampshire on weekends listening to Fred and his posse.
Fred is dead cant believe it. Always enjoyed his talk on your show. I've been listening to you since my wilfe told me about you 1996. Still wake up at five every morning to tune in. God Bless Fred and all you who loved him. Raising cattle in So. Dakota.Keep on keeping on. My Sympathy, Bruno.
God Bless you, your family and staff. One of thousands of listeners.
Imus,
I have had so may thoughts about you, your family and how a whole world of listeners were affected by the news of your brother Freds passing.
I only knew your brother by you introducing me to him via "Imus in the Morning" , of which I put into my day, everyday! I truly felt like I lost a great personality and a best friend! I couldn"t feel anymore remorseful than I would for someone I knew all my life. I wouild"t be surprised if you mention Fred each show everyday for as long as you want. Your audience would never get tired of it and would never say stop! We are with you 100%! Fred will always be a great person and I think Cavuto said it all!!
Your brother, Fred, passed away on my birthday. I only learned of this yesterday as I haven't had the tv on lately. My only connection was usually a still photograph on your monitor while you were doing an interview with him. You both seemed to enjoy those talks so much and I am so sorry that you cannot have that experience again. For a man I never met, he seemed as real as someone I'd known for years. He really seemed like the real deal and a very loving brother to you. My sincere thoughts are with you and your family. Your brother lived on his own terms. That is a very unique thing to accomplish in our world today. Most of us are just not that brave....
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.
May he Rest In Peace.
To Don Imus and his family,
Your words this morning were very affecting, as were Neil Cavuto's a few days ago. If one can "handle" loss, you've handled it well with dignity and grace and even allowed us, the listeners, to be a part of it. Bravo. One can't do more. Susan
To the Imus Family
I just returned from several weeks abroad on business and learned of Fred's passing. My deepest sympathies to Don and all who knew Fred. Having listened to Don on the radio, going back to the 70s, I feel like I knew Fred and all who worked on the show over the years. Fred's perspective on the topic of the day, sense of humor, and great timing brought many a laugh, not only to me but all of the millions of listeners who were tuned in. May Fred rest in peace and may his family and friends find comfort in the fact that Fred made such a lasting memorable impression on so many.
With deep sympathy
Frank McCaffery
I met Fred outside of DFW Airport one afternoon. I recognized him by his tattoos which tickled him enough he mentioned it on your radio show Monday. I always remember it was what he didn't say that carried the meaning. I have thought about that often in the years since. Fred was a stand up guy and I will remember him as one of the best.
Loved Fred and love you all. So sad he's gone especially for you and yours. The bond you shared was
Special. I know you don't think all of us strangers understand , but we do... A bit. We hope our relationships
are as fun and meaningful. God bless
I was so sorry to hear about your brother Fred. Over the years, he brightened up our mornings with his stories about his dogs. I never met him, but I felt like I kind of did know him. I will miss him.
I have always loved your show and Fred was a big part of it. Even when he wasn't on we loved your stories about him. He seemed like a great guy. He loved his dogs and I know he loved you. I wish you the best and, again, I will miss Fred.
I was fred's neighbor for 5 yrs at cactus country. I was deeply saddened to hear he died. fred told me one day that because of dear john he had to put everything on the back of his 1 ton truck. unfortunately things fell off sometimes and fred was too embarrassed to stop. I built a wooden rail around the bed including a lowerable tailgate. don collier sometimes refered to fred as el paso flash , so i carved those words into the tail gate and painted them red. soon i noticed that fred kept the tailgate down always. fred didn't want attention. i built a new tailgate with no words, the tailgate stayed up. fred had a lot of freinds at the park. i think of him often. he will be missed by all.
Fred was the highlight of the day every time he called in to the Imus show. He was hilarious. I wish someone with the Imus show could find the tape of the time he told the joke about the gorilla and the janitor at the zoo. I think it was when Imus was on MSNBC. I'm 60 years old and that is still the funniest joke I have ever heard. Miss you Fred. RIP
Dear Don,
As I wrote in an email to you at Fox, I am very sorry for your loss. As I listened to you yesterday, what struck me was your generosity of spirit in commenting that any of the kids at the ranch or the troops killed in the helicopter crash would love to be able to live to 69. When anyone says that "it could be worse" my response is "that doesn't make it better". You are entitled to your grief. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Lori Simidian
Don - I grew up with siblings that mean the world to me and your relationship with Fred made me realize the you were actually normal. Fred's stories always entertained and your relationship with your brother helped me to keep on pulling for you in your times of trouble becasue it was family that remained important you. I have spent the past 36 years from the time I was 10 years old with you, Charles, Fred, Bernie, Rob, Lou, Larry, Al, etc. and sadly you lost a member of your family and we have lost a friend. May God continue to bless you and thank you for sharing Fred. (the dog too!)
Don, I am sorry for your loss.
I have two brothers, and as we get older, I realize how special the sibling bond is - it links the past with the present in a way no other relationship can, really.
Fred made me laugh whenever he came on your show. He always had a joke or a funny story to tell -- my favorite is still the one about four-legged Fred and the bird. But the part I liked the best was when you both said "I love you" at the end of the segment. Most of us do not tell our loved ones that we love them as often as we should. I think you and Fred have taught millions of us how you can live far away from each other and remain close.
I love watching the Imus in the Morning show. I will miss Fred. Please do not be afraid to continue to talk about him and to play his favorite songs.
INot to get falsely over-familiar, but losing Fred did feel like losing a brother. I'm 57 and don't have any brothers (5 younger sisters and we lost the oldest of those last year), but Fred just seemed like everyone's brother, just a real person with no hidden agenda. And just laugh out loud funny. I obviously I knew about Fred's expertise with cars, and am still a proud owner of several Auto Body Express products (sweatshirt, coffee mug, product brochure from circa 1990, salsa all gone though), but never knew how important he was in the music world and the fact that he had written a number 1 country song in the 70s. Amazing really. And the tribute from SVZ was especially loving and endearing, and right on the money. And especially so since Steve has also recently lost his colleague and friend he started the radio network with, and before that losing the biggest man you ever seen. Sad times, but nothing takes away from the joy and the laughter that will always remain. The sadness might get in the way at times, but nothing good gets diminished in any way. Like a lot of people I'm pulling for everyone named Imus right now, and everyone close to the Imus family, to pull through this time together, and stronger.
Mr. Imus, my condolences to you and your family. I enjoy listening to your show when I can. Of all the guess you have on, I have to say Fred was at the top of my list. I liked his straight-forward view.
I always loved when Fred was on. He was solid...and you were a wonderful brother. God bless you.
Fred--I 'm thinking your riding that Indian Chief motorcycle in the sky!! Ride safe-rest in peace--BPK!!