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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)
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First let tell you how profoundly sad I was to hear about Freds passing,but my first thoughts were of you and how you would hold up because it was always obvious to me that you 2 were extremely close., I am a little brother to and my brother and i were always close but MUCH more so now that we're older and how devastated I would be if something happens to him. He was so down to earth,genuinly funny and caring,but MOST of all he was always himself,take him or leave him I doubt that he really cared. I know your sadness is all consuming right now ,just know that your fans(family) are sharing in your loss. Keep your chin up IMAN,we all loved Fred to.
Victor
The Imus family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Listening to Don and Fred always made me smile.
The entire Imus family are in our thoughts and prayers. Fred was a very unique character, as are you Don, you both showed your love for one another and shared it with your many viewers and listerners. We both have a lot of Auto Body Express Clothing we love, your book together, your other books and have 4 photo's from one of your calender framed. Fred will live forever in your heart and through your many great memories. We will miss hearing your conversations together...a loss for all of us. May God comfort you all and give you strength at this most difficult time.
Mark & Brenda Lincoln
I am seventy one years old, and have listened to Imus for many years. Always enjoyed when Fred came on the program. His gruff, crispy answers, and care free attitude toward life. When I grow up I want to be just like Fred. God bless, and God's care!
condolences, FROM BRIDGET, PHILL, AND TOOTS.
What a loss. Always one of my favorites, loved his NFL picks. Loved the obvious affections between brothers.
Ron, Daphne, AL
Mr. Imus I am a regular fan of your early morning Fox program and have enjoyed you and your crew since it's inception. Please except my condolences over your brother Fred in passing. I enjoyed his humor and phone conversations aired on your show. It was obvious the love you had for each other and I am sure everyone that watches your program shares my feelings. May God's grace be with you and family in this time of grief.
ED Coburn
Many will miss Fred's dry wit and genuine cowboy appeal. My deepest sympathy to the Imus family. Virginia Stokes
My thoughts and prayers for the Imus family. Fred represented the everyman with a devilish sense of humor and the love and laughter was evident between the Imus brothers during the times I heard them on the radio. Very sad, sad day.
DEAR DON AND FAMILY, WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER, FRED.
I REMEMBER HIS REMARKS ABOUT HIS DOGS AND HIS EX WIVES, THE AUTOBODY EXPRESS SHIRTS AND TIES AND ALL THE OTHER STUFF IN THE CATALOG.HE WAS A DOWN TO EARTH MAN. HE WAS ALWAYS FULL OF FUN AND LOVE, SO SORRY HE IS GONE. WE WILL MISS HIM TOO.
JOHN ELDER AND FAMILY HENDERSON, NEVADA.
I was deeply saddened to learn of your dear brothers passing. His comments were always "one of a kind". My thoughts and prayers go out to you and his loved ones.
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of you beloved brother Fred. Always loved when he called in. We will miss his dry sense of humor which was always fun. Regards to all your family at this very sad time.
he was so very interesting to listen to as two brothers i thought you were great it was wonderful to hear you say i love you i pray my two sons will say that to each other some day god bless all
Mr. Imus, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in your loss. We enjoyed liistening to Fred on your show. We are dedicated listeners, we love listening to your show every morning. You always make us feel good, know we are here for you in our thoughts. God Bless You.
Adios Fred, you were the funny brother. See you in that great strip joint in the sky!
Many will miss Fred's dry wit and genuine cowboy appeal. My deepest sympathy to the Imus family. Virginia Stokes
Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come. God bless the Imus family.
loved listening to Fred I am sorry for your loss I-man
Mr Imus, So sorry your brother passed. The thing that always impressed me when Fred was on your show was the love that was so obvious between you brothers. You always told each other "I love You". That is a memory to hold in your heart forever.
What a character - you both were two sides of the same coin! Long time listener and supporter of IMUS Ranch - will truly miss his humor!!
I be lovin me some Fred Imus! I'm a long time listener, and my heart aches for Don. Fred's appearances were hysterical, I hope you have some Fred highlights when the show comes back. My heart is with you I-man. God bless you all.-Steve, Ca
I will miss Fred because he had a lot to bring to Don's TV show when he was on. Will miss his funny comments. He will be Missed. Condolences to Family
Dick.
Crossed the country vacationing with my family and wanted to visit Fred at his shop in Santa Fe. When my family and I walked through the door, there was Fred with his feet up on his desk. He found it humorous that a VT'er(or anyone) would even consider stopping to visit him. Fred was so hospitable and friendly1 He gave my kids some items from his store. Nice man! Sorry to hear of his passing.
Always enjoyed when Fred was on the show because you knew it would be funny and entertaining banter..such a sudden loss for you and your family i feel so bad for you all. Especially you Iman because i think people that don't watch you don't realize you are still a person besides a personality.
My favorite Fred story is the one when he found the lost cantaloupes under a pile of laundry in his trailer.
I'll remember Fred for his love for Mr. Imus, his love for animals, and his kind spirit.