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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)
Thank you Fred for the memories. I go back and view the videos of Don and Neil once in a while when I am missing you, your still thought of. Have you found the grapefruits yet?
Years ago Fred was complaining about Laura Ingram, and her political positions, etc. The conversation with the Iman ended something like this:
Fred: Laura Ingram, I can't stand her. . . Do you have Bo Dietl's number?
Iman: No, Fred I don't.
Fred: Well do you have O.J.'s number?
My condolences to the Iman especially, as well as Dierdre, and Wyatt. It is a great loss for the family, and I am sorry.
"Gonna die with my boots on, gonna go out in style
With a free-wheelin' feelin' and a honky tonk smile
And if the devil don't dodge me, gonna spit in his eye
When I get my wings, I'm gonna fly."
~Billy Joe Shaver
Love you Fred! God bless the Imus family~
I only just heard today about Fred's passing and I feel so sorry and just want to say how much I enjoyed his uh.. jokes and stories. Hope your enjoying your birthday in some better place and may you finally find those cantaloupes!
Belated sympathies to the Imus family and all who were close to Fred. He was one of a kind, and I always stopped what I was doing to listen when he was on the show, especially when he would recount a bizarre incident or tell a joke. I would often e-mail his choice comments and observations to friends, and I just found this gem from over ten years ago:
"If you have to go over to the cheatin' side of town, don't pick up some pig." - Fred Imus
The Imus family...I am sorry to hear of the passing of Fred Imus. He was always a great guest on the Imus In the Morning program that I always enjoyed to watch and listen to his believable nonsense....very entertaining and will be missed!
My favorite interview of Fred on the "Imus in the Morning "is when he talked about his experiences with Internet Dating sites...was great!! :)
RIP fred..... i always enjoyed your time on don's show....since the late 70's..... your contributions will be missed........
It still brings a smile when I think about you. Miss you.
Fred had an ability to relate to Rednecks and we miss his intellect and good natured humor. My life is better because of the values he and Don have shared via Don's show. Thank you Don for sharing Fred with us these many years. He is missed!
Way smart and compassionate. He was my famous friend.Sorry juan donaldo. The pain gets duller anyway
The closeness of brothers is like no other. Don, you were very lucky to have Fred, and he you. I met both of you in Cranston RI during the book tour for your beautiful photography book. It always made me feel good to hear you two end each and every phone conversation with "I love you". You will always have each other.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Don Imus and Family, January 30, 2012
I hope I have finally found a way to extend my condolences to you, your wife, Wyatt and the entire Imus family.
To say that I loved Fred is true, in the christian way and I know he loved you but that is what family is all about.
I like you will miss Fred, even though his politics may be different from mine but Why? Because Fred like you
Don, Diedre and Wyatt "love" other people.
I am thinking about what you said Don, that you was his 'father'. You, if I recall, have never spoken about your parents
and that is your perrogative but as Neil Caputo said you and Fred have gone through your ups and downs. Since I only knew Fred from
listening, I conclude that he had joy in his life. He always sounded honest and honest he was. He accepted himself and he knew that what he
was doing is what he was suppose to do. He "carried his cross" like you Don as you would always ask and say, "You know I have cancer".
What makes me appreciate Fred was he accepted his place in society and his brevity and humor made him and all of us a better place.
I am convinced that Fred was a great humanitarian. He like you realize that if you make one person happy for a moment you have made the world a better place.
Fred may have never donated money or raised money for kids with cancer or sids or anything else but he was not here to do that. He had his own "thing" to do and he did it.
As I write this I am reminded of the following story from the New Testament, On the Road to Emmaus,
Luke 24:13-35
New International Version (NIV)
On the Road to Emmaus
13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
19 “What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
Yes, Fred is, was really with us and it is only know that I see the "Christ" that Fred really was.
Lastly, I know someday I will have the pleasure to talk to you Diedre and Wyatt. I applaud your work at Hackensack Medical Center and the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer and volunteer my time and talents to assist your efforts.
Sincerely,
Richard Incontro
36 School House Lane
Alpine, NJ 07620-0820
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Don Imus and Family, January 30, 2012
I hope I have finally found a way to extend my condolences to you, your wife, Wyatt and the entire Imus family.
To say that I loved Fred is true, in the christian way and I know he loved you but that is what family is all about.
I like you will miss Fred, even though his politics may be different from mine but Why? Because Fred like you
Don, Diedre and Wyatt "love" other people.
I am thinking about what you said Don, that you was his 'father'. You, if I recall, have never spoken about your parents
and that is your perrogative but as Neil Caputo said you and Fred have gone through your ups and downs. Since I only knew Fred from
listening, I conclude that he had joy in his life. He always sounded honest and honest he was. He accepted himself and he knew that what he
was doing is what he was suppose to do. He "carried his cross" like you Don as you would always ask and say, "You know I have cancer".
What makes me appreciate Fred was he accepted his place in society and his brevity and humor made him and all of us a better place.
I am convinced that Fred was a great humanitarian. He like you realize that if you make one person happy for a moment you have made the world a better place.
Fred may have never donated money or raised money for kids with cancer or sids or anything else but he was not here to do that. He had his own "thing" to do and he did it.
As I write this I am reminded of the following story from the New Testament, On the Road to Emmaus,
Luke 24:13-35
New International Version (NIV)
On the Road to Emmaus
13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
19 “What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
Yes, Fred is, was really with us and it is only know that I see the "Christ" that Fred really was.
Lastly, I know someday I will have the pleasure to talk to you Diedre and Wyatt. I applaud your work at Hackensack Medical Center and the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer and volunteer my time and talents to assist your efforts.
Sincerely,
Richard Incontro
36 School House Lane
Alpine, NJ 07620-0820
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Don Imus and Family, January 30, 2012
I hope I have finally found a way to extend my condolences to you, your wife, Wyatt and the entire Imus family.
To say that I loved Fred is true, in the christian way and I know he loved you but that is what family is all about.
I like you will miss Fred, even though his politics may be different from mine but Why? Because Fred like you
Don, Diedre and Wyatt "love" other people.
I am thinking about what you said Don, that you was his 'father'. You, if I recall, have never spoken about your parents
and that is your perrogative but as Neil Caputo said you and Fred have gone through your ups and downs. Since I only knew Fred from
listening, I conclude that he had joy in his life. He always sounded honest and honest he was. He accepted himself and he knew that what he
was doing is what he was suppose to do. He "carried his cross" like you Don as you would always ask and say, "You know I have cancer".
What makes me appreciate Fred was he accepted his place in society and his brevity and humor made him and all of us a better place.
I am convinced that Fred was a great humanitarian. He like you realize that if you make one person happy for a moment you have made the world a better place.
Fred may have never donated money or raised money for kids with cancer or sids or anything else but he was not here to do that. He had his own "thing" to do and he did it.
As I write this I am reminded of the following story from the New Testament, On the Road to Emmaus,
Luke 24:13-35
New International Version (NIV)
On the Road to Emmaus
13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
19 “What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
Yes, Fred is, was really with us and it is only know that I see the "Christ" that Fred really was.
Lastly, I know someday I will have the pleasure to talk to you Diedre and Wyatt. I applaud your work at Hackensack Medical Center and the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer and volunteer my time and talents to assist your efforts.
Sincerely,
Richard Incontro
36 School House Lane
Alpine, NJ 07620-0820
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Don Imus and Family, January 30, 2012
I hope I have finally found a way to extend my condolences to you, your wife, Wyatt and the entire Imus family.
To say that I loved Fred is true, in the christian way and I know he loved you but that is what family is all about.
I like you will miss Fred, even though his politics may be different from mine but Why? Because Fred like you
Don, Diedre and Wyatt "love" other people.
I am thinking about what you said Don, that you was his 'father'. You, if I recall, have never spoken about your parents
and that is your perrogative but as Neil Caputo said you and Fred have gone through your ups and downs. Since I only knew Fred from
listening, I conclude that he had joy in his life. He always sounded honest and honest he was. He accepted himself and he knew that what he
was doing is what he was suppose to do. He "carried his cross" like you Don as you would always ask and say, "You know I have cancer".
What makes me appreciate Fred was he accepted his place in society and his brevity and humor made him and all of us a better place.
I am convinced that Fred was a great humanitarian. He like you realize that if you make one person happy for a moment you have made the world a better place.
Fred may have never donated money or raised money for kids with cancer or sids or anything else but he was not here to do that. He had his own "thing" to do and he did it.
As I write this I am reminded of the following story from the New Testament, On the Road to Emmaus,
Luke 24:13-35
New International Version (NIV)
On the Road to Emmaus
13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”
19 “What things?” he asked.
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
Yes, Fred is, was really with us and it is only know that I see the "Christ" that Fred really was.
Lastly, I know someday I will have the pleasure to talk to you Diedre and Wyatt. I applaud your work at Hackensack Medical Center and the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer and volunteer my time and talents to assist your efforts.
Sincerely,
Richard Incontro
36 School House Lane
Alpine, NJ 07620-0820
Dearest Don Imus,
I am still missing Fred, but I have something to say to you. You bring joy and laughter to my life. I am not sure you know or understand how loved you are by millions... I am here on this site remembering Fred, but also to ask you to please, please write your auto-biography. I suffer PTSD from being raised in a violent alcoholic home. Why do I feel that you and Fred are kindred spirits? I would rather read about the lives of Don and Fred Imus than any New Book about Lincoln, although yes, I bought O' Reilly's book. : ) BUT the point is, YOUR book would be a best seller....And it would be inspiring, funny, sad, and helpful to many people. Please get a writer...you know so many to help you put it together. You know it's not just me that would be thrilled to read about you and Fred. The Truth sets us free. Your Truth needs to be written!
Sincerely,
Doris Osgatharp
Plano, TX
Don and family, sorry to hear of your loss.
Alex Spielberg
Kew Gardens NY
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Imus,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We used to look forward to hearing Fred call into the Imus show, and appear in studio from time to time. You could tell the love and admiration from the brothers for each other. It was genuine and true. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
" Go Rest High On That Mountain " ( Vince Gill ) ...Fred...and rest in Peace.
Gary Gendron
Stuart, Florida
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Imus,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We used to look forward to hearing Fred call into the Imus show, and appear in studio from time to time. You could tell the love and admiration from the brothers for each other. It was genuine and true. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
" Go Rest High On That Mountain " ( Vince Gill ) ...Fred...and rest in Peace.
Gary Gendron
Stuart, Florida
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Imus,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We used to look forward to hearing Fred call into the Imus show, and appear in studio from time to time. You could tell the love and admiration from the brothers for each other. It was genuine and true. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
" Go Rest High On That Mountain " ( Vince Gill ) ...Fred...and rest in Peace.
Gary Gendron
Stuart, Florida
Fred was one of a kind and will be missed-RIP
Fred's story about missing melons spoke volumes about the type of guy he was. He didn't take himself too seriously and didn't expect other to, either. Passing away at age 69 seems young, but as Fred also said, it ain't the years, it's the mileage. When they made Fred they broke the mold and then went and kicked the shxt out of the mold maker just to make sure. God bless Fred and the Imus family.
Fred was one of a kind, you could just tell the man didn't have a phony bone in his body. May he rest in peace
Dear Fred Imus Family: Fred and his gentleman like demeanor will be sorely missed. I started listening to Imus roughly around 93 in the Providence area and Fred became an icon of myself and my wife's soon after that. The whole Auto Body Express caught on with us and I was lucky enough to have a conversation with him on the phone during an order, it was part of my 32nd birthday now 17 years ago. He took the time to talk with me for a few minutes and made my day. God Bless you Fred, I miss your humor.