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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)
RIP Fred. You were a good man in every sense of the word.
I was saddened to read about Fred's passing. I always enjoyed when Fred was on the show
Gone too soon, RIP.
I loved every time Fred appeared on the program. He always added humor to the program. You could tell the genuine love between Fred and Don. Fred didn't sugar coat anything and always told it like it was. I made a special trip to Circle K today for a coffee in honor of Fred. I know you are with Dear John now looking down on us. RIP Fred.
Dear Mr. Imus
Long time listener. Always enjoyed when your brother Fred would call in to participate on your show. Stories about his dog's, and joking about his ex's, Always knew you loved him by the way you signed off before hanging up with him. You made a point of telling him you loved him. I would like to express my heart felt condolences to you and your loved ones.
Sincerly
Frank O"Brien
Fred conveyed an "every man" image. He was. I am deeply saddened by his passing and pray for the comfort of those close to him that will miss him terribly.
God speed Fred. You are a wonderful character who will be missed very much.
To Don and all the Imus radio family: we are saddened by the going home of Fred. I still have my auto body express denim work shirt which Fred himself took the order many years ago. Our condolances to all associated with Fred.
Ray and Maryann Rasulo
White Plains, NY
Spoke with Fred many a time when ordering from the Auto Body Express. Enjoyed his calls to his brother . . Enjoyed him on Outlaw Country . . . I will Miss him.
May God's Blessings be with you Imus and Family, and may Fred be with our good Lord playing music for HIM.
Fred, we'll miss you.
No matter whether it was good times or bad, Fred Imus was always genuine and lived and loved the simple life until the end. Rest in Peace, Fred.
Fred Imus was like the other bookend. He was very creative and also opinionated, but not in an over-bearing way. I'm certain he learned as much from his brother as Don learned from him. I think I'm going to go find that song he wrote "I don't want to have to Marry you" and listen to it every now and then. God rest his soul.
Dear Imus Family,
I loved Fred and his humor. You told your brother often that you loved him and that was so great! So sad for you.
RIP Fred, as you made us laugh and brightened up each morning you were on. Stay Strong I-Man as you have done for soo many years. Fred is in a better world,
My prayers are with you and your family. The love between Don & Fred was obvious to all.
My condolences to the I-man and the entire Imus family for the loss of a great straight shooter.....
Truly saddened when I heard this news. I always looked forward to Fred's call ins during the shows. Definitely a highlight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
The brotherly love leaped through the radio every time Fred appeared. His warm sense of humor will be missed by all of us but ours is a minor loss compared to the loss felt by his family. Take peace in knowing that Fred is now making the Angels "smile" and that he will be there to greet you when your time comes. God Bless you Fred!
Don,
Even though you hate Palmdale, California, I love you and really enjoyed when Fred came on. Everyone could tell how much you loved each other and both of you are for real.
Hearing about the deaths of the Seal 6 Team in Afghanistan and then Fred was too damn much for me this weekend.
He brought a lot of smiles to my face when I did not feel like smiling. Always enjoyed every time he was on the TV or Radio with Don. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Imus family and friends.
I was always entertained and seldom did I not get a chuckle when hearing Don and Fred discuss life and all that goes with it.
Fred's Sunday morning show was a favorite too. He chose good music and always made me laugh at something every week.
He will be sorely missed. Condolences to the Imus family.
I remember when Fred was on and told the story of getting kicked off these dating web sites. He returned weeks later and spoke of pictures he was receiving from women interested in him. Tattoos and Harleys. I laughed so hard!!! I always looked forward to Fred's appearance on the show. I will miss him. RIP Fred. My condolences to the Imus family.
Love the "Baby Jesus"!
i enjoyed listening to this down to earth guy. he was samart with a good sense of humor.
You will be missed fred. You was one of the best. RIP.