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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)
My prayers and fond thoughts.......I still have my " Four legged Fred " T-shirt which I will never part with. Hang in there I--man,
George
I remember the story of Fred saying how much he liked his Coleman lantern, after his lights were turned off. When Fred told a story, it really was funny. May he rest in peace.
Loved when Fred would appear on the show. His down to earth way and humor was always a day brightener.
My condolences to the Imus family on your loss. RIP Fred, you will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace. It was always evident how much love there is between you and your brother, my thought are with you and your family.
Imus,
Saddened by the passing of Fred. He was truly a breath of fresh air when he was on the show. I'm sure you have many outrageous memories of Fred to always keep him alive in your heart.
Fred, I loved you on your brother's show, especially when talking with 'Megan McDowell'. Your soul is free now, rest in peace.
To the Imus Family, Fred truly did it his way, he always made you feel that he was the guy next store , who would share his time , labor and humour with out thinking twice . I still remember his day on your radio show when his day started with the ordeal of the missing "cantalope" I laughed so hard I had to pull over to side of the road. Beneath it all Fred was one of us , he will be missed by all , but I am sure Fred is still doing it his way . dennis
The love you and Fred had for each other was so evident. Think of all of the good memories you have of Fred. My deepest sympathy to your and your family.
RIP Fred Imus I don't think you coud find a more honest, and genuine human being, that message came through loud and clear when he would come on the show. I'm gonna miss those times. God bless the Imus family during these difficult times.
I was deeply sadden to hear Fred is gone so suddenly and so young! He always made me laugh out loud, a great way to start any day. I thought Fred was one who lived his days as he truly wanted to do and many of us can't say that. My sympathy to Don and his family for their great loss.
We were very sad to hear of Fred's passing. We always enjoyed the times he participated on the show. We were even talking recently that we would love to see Fred on his own show. We could feel the love you had for him. He will be missed. We extend our condolences to the Imus family.
Very sorry to hear Fred passed, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
i listen to fred many times on the imus show, have many memories but the one that stands out the most was him and don telling each other i love you at the end of his appearance. don, you will be blessed many times over the rest of your life for that. RIP Fred........
Fred always made me laugh. I am sorry for your loss.
Bodies are frail things, but the spirit lives on. My heartfelt condolences to the Imus family for the loss of Fred's hysical presence. Be heartened by the fact that his life is a celebration, and the party continues! Via con Dios, Fred.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother Fred. He was the epitomy of a man's man who was huorous but, also bold in his opinions and ideas. He will be missed !!
They always concluded their conversations with a sincere "I love you man". Rough on the outside loving brothers inside. Rev21:4. " and he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more,neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
My husband, Joe, and I have been Imus listeners from the beginning years..... When we knew Fred was calling in we would make sure to listen as we loved his crazy humor. He is a classic and will be missed by all. Still hard to believe he is gone. May God Bless his soul and may he rest in peace.
The Imus family has become our family that visits every day and this is like losing a friend.
To Imus, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ellen and Joe
Fred was such a dear....his wicked, low-key humor was a blessing on your show. Can only imagine what his comments would be on current events. He will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to you, his loving family. Wish I could make it easier for you to bear.
fan from the beginning...hold wyatt tight....sorry for your loss
Don,
Our most sincere sympathys on Fred's passing. It was always crystal clear how much you loved him.
Fred you will be missed
I listened to you growing up in NY in the 60's on my first clockradio. I stumbled on your early TV simulcast on MSNBC maybe 10 years ago when Fred was a regular talking about building the ranch for the kids. Your affection for Fred was unmistakable. You must be devistated by your loss.
Godspeed to you in your peace
My deepest condolences, Fred had been a part of my life for a long time. He is already missed by many.
I treaure my AutoBody Express Sweatshirt even years later. Thanks Fred for all the memories - You humanized the monster ever time you were on.