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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)
To the entire Imus Family - My condolences for your loss. Fred Imus, with his droll humor and fierce loyalty to family, was clearly loved by you and will be missed by all. He will be remembered in many ways - for me, it's the book of photography authored by Don and Fred Imus....Two Guys, Four Corners. RIP.
Deepest condolences to the Imus family for the loss of Fred. We will miss his talents and humor.
Fred wore his jump wings proudly when with the 101st. The country has lost another vetran who served his country proudly. He wears his ngels week proudly now. Condolences to his children and grand-hildren and his brother Don. Fred was never afraid to say what was on his mind and that what made him so great to listen to. Thanks for the great listing memories.
We would like to extend our sympathy to the Imus family, we enjoyed Fred his music and his visits to your show.
Dear Imus Family,
Even though I didn't know Fred, I will surely miss his stories, jokes and outlook on the world. I'm sure you have some wonderful memories that will always keep Fred close.
I"ll say a prayer for Fred, and I'll pray that God provides you with His peace and comfort in your time of mourning.
My sincere sympathy,
Pete Sharkey
I always enjoyed Fred's contribution to the Imus in the Morning program. He had great comic timing and great instincts as to what would be considered funny by the audience. I will miss him. My condolences to all of his family and friends.
Don, My sincere condolences on the passing of Fred.The relationship the two of you had demonstrated to the world the meaning of brotherly love. We will all miss him.
Sorry to hear about the lose of your brother. Enjoyed hearing him on your show.
VERY SORRY TO THE IMUS FAMILY.FRED WAS A REAL PERSON AND SPOKE WHAT HE THOUGHT HE WILL BE REMEMBERED.
Dear I-Man, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You two presented a genuine brother relationship. You and your family are in my thoughts
We are so very sorry, I-Man, for the loss of your brother, Fred. We always enjoyed it when Fred was on your show. A great team! Please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Dear Don and the IMUS family,
My condolences on the passing of your brother Fred. We will miss his funny and unique contributions to your show. May he rest in peace.
I wish Fred well on his new journey. My condolences to the Imus family on their loss.
God Speed Fred. A good ol' boy in the truest sense of the word.
I will greatly miss Fred's appearances on the show. I loved his humor, and just listening to the two of you, together. You could certainly feel the genuine love between the two of you. Fred was the real deal. That's why I liked him so much. RIP Fred. God bless all the Imus family.
I asked once, if Fred appeared impromptu, his quick response was always hilarious. He will be missed by Imus In The Morning fans. May all the Imus family be at peace at this sad time.
Don, please except my condolences in the passing of your beloved brother Fred. I regularly look forward to watching your Fox tv program in the early morning and enjoyed the humor and love Fred's phone conversations contributed by adding to that enjoyment. May God's grace be with you and your family in this time of grief.
Dear Don Imus & Family: I was deeply saddened to hear that your brother, Fred, passed away suddenly. He was a rugged, real man, a real American with his love of his '57 Chevies and all he did with his life interests. True and genuine, and there aren't too many left like him. I'm his age and always stayed tuned in when I knew he was going to be on your show, enjoying his comments, humor and obviously, love for you, his brother. My prayers for you all and may he lead the simple life up in heaven now,listening to his music.
Rosemary
RIP Fred. Always looked forward to your PHD common sense remarks, warm humor on the show. My thoughts and prays are with Don and his family.
I was so saddened to hear about Fred's passing. I truly enjoy his sense of humor and wit. I enveyed the layed about life he had. As for your sorrow, I remember all too well the night I got a call that my younger brother Danny had died suddendly. Danny was 3-1/2 years younger than me but we were extremely close. Everyone told me how fortunate Danny was to die in his sleep but I felt sorrow in not being able to say good bye to him.
Please accept my thoughts and prayers to you, your wife and son.
Elizabeth Johnson
Dear Mr Imus,
You and Fred are what being brothers should be all about. You were so lucky to have each other.
Wow! Feels like we've lost a memory of OUR family, Don! What a wonderfully crusty, warm and funny man your brother was! And how richly blessed he was to have shared this life with you. Ribbing aside, you gave us a peak behind the Imus curtain at this sweet man. Fred taught us that there's always room for another point of view. He made us laugh out loud....truly one of a kind! We're sending a contribution to the Imus Ranch in his honor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Diedre and Wyatt.
I've been watching Imus in the Morning for for almost 14 years, Fred's Contributions to the Show and the Ranch and everything soon became very obvious. He was a bright and caring Person, Don, Deidre, and Wyatt have lost a big part of their life
Friends are treasures. They are deposited in our lives and give us the best kind of wealth. Fred Imus was a friend I never knew, but his friendship investment in my life gave me high returns. So many days I went off to work with a mile wide smile and and laughter in my spirit thanks to Fred Imus. Thank you Fred Imus , (Real American) for all the interest I earned from your investment in my bank account of friends Today, I am less rich. A huge withdrawal has been made.
May God Bless Your Soul my friend.
To Don Imus: I thank you and yours for all the great feelings and memories, over the years. You two brothers never fooled me once. The love in your hearts just poured right out of you both. God Bless You Don Imus, God Bless Your Family, God Bless The Ranch and every child passing through!
Ron Ernie
The Imus Family has lost a Dear Member and the rest of have us lost a Great American.