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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 and you entire extended, and radio and TV audience, so sorry about Fred. He made not only me laugh, but you too. Good man.
Don, I always enjoyed hearing Fred on your show. He had such an interesting slant on life and was totally entertaining. He will be missed. May God be with you and your family during this time. sv d'amore
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Imus family. The world will seem a little less bright without Fred. God bless you all.
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Don and family,
Our sincerest condolences go out to you. We are long-time listeners and loved Fred's appearances on your show. We remember especially the time he talked about being banned from a dating service. He was hilarious and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christine & Randy
Largo, FL
We knew Fred only through the radio. Fred, as Imus appears to be a man of beliefs and decency. You have to admire them both, for at least those reasons.
I'm saddened to hear about the passing of Fred Imus. I always so looked forward to hearing him when I watch Imus every morning before work. He never failed to make me laugh and start my day with a smile. I imagine the angels are enjoying having a good laugh at Fred's stories! Rest in Peace Fred!
I will miss Fred. Whenever he was on your show it was a highlight. I would love to have met him. Who will give his dog a home? My thoughts are with his family.
Our hearts are heavy, we share with you Don and Family in your loss of your beloved Brother Fred.
Godspeed to you all my Friends.
Fred was the icon of an old-time cowboy who put his worries in a weathered saddle bag every night...I can just see him out in the plains, laying on an old Indian blanket with a hand rolled cigar...gazing at the stars and dreaming of that old '57 Chevrolet inside the barn while listening to a melody of D. McClinton...Imus Family, Fred will be missed Don...be sure you share stories of Fred with your son. We love you guys!
I will really miss Fred. Whenever he was on your show it was a highlight. Who will give his dog a home? My thoughts are with his family.
I was saddened by the death of Fred Imus. I will miss his contributions to the Imus in the Morning program. I will always remember his great, dry, quirky, sense of humor and his friendship extended to me on FB.
My condolences go to Don, Dierdre, Wyatt, and Donnie Imus.
Fred, rest in peace, friend.
NOT SOON ENOUGH
I pray for an extra measure of Grace for the Imus family in their time of loss.
Fred will be missed by all of us who loved his dry wit and political views more reasonable that his famous brother.
I-man, we love you too and know Fred was one of the true loves of your life. Fred's appearance gave us glimpses of the I-man heart.
God bless.
Dear Imus
Ive been a long time listener from back when you was on 95.7 up here in Maine!
I was deaply saddened when I heard about the loss of Fred Imus! You and your
Family are in mine and my families thoughts and prayers!
RIP FRED IMUS
Deeply sorry for your loss Don & Family.
Always enjoyed Fred's apperances on the Imus Show. Fred's show on Sirius was great as well.
God Bless Fred Imus may he rest in the Loving hands of God our Father .
We are truly sorry for the loss in the Imus family. Hope you can find peace in the fact that you were all so lucky to have Fred in your lives.
Dave & Mitzi
Diamond City, AR
As a long time listener and viewer of the Imus show I was very saddened to hear about the passing of your Brother Fred. He was "One in a Million". God Bless and take care.
As a long time addict of "all things Imus" we will miss Fred immensely! My prayers are with your entire family. Know that warm thoughts are coming your way from hundreds of thousands of fans that consider themselves your friends in this sad time. RIP Fred!
So sorry the hear of Fred's passing. It was always a treat to hear him on the show.
I also heard him sometimes on his SIRS show.
It's too bad he didn't get to meet Megan there seemed to be a real spark between them.
LB
A gentleman of grace, humor and country wisdom. He'll be missed!
Don, Very sad to hear of Fred's passing. Another part of the S West's colorful history gone.
I was deeply saddened by the news of Fred's passing and wish the entire Imus Family God's Blessing at this difficult time and especially for the younger members of the Family and May God Bless Fred Imus
Sorry for your loss. Fred was a lot of fun to see and listen to. Best wishes to his friends and family.
Fred first made me laugh with his story about having lost two cantelpes in his car on the way home from the grocery store. He was a bit of a mess in life, but he sure was a funny guy and a very sweet man. You could tell that he would be a great friend to have. He loved his brother Don, which is not easy for sure. And he was always interesting to listen to on the radio.
I am sorry he is gone. I am glad I have so many of his appearances on the IPOD form the PODCASTS. He was a real talent.