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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)
Mr. Imus--Every time you hung up after talking to Fred, you told him you loved him.
He was lucky to have you as a brother and I know you will miss him.
My condolences.
Phil Maywalt, a loyal listener
He made me laugh and that was enough, See ya on the other side buddy
R.I.P. Fred .. you will be missed by many.
Fred always made me laugh. I especially like how he taught his horse to pick up his cap.
Funny Guy, God Bless Fred
My condolences to everyone in the Imus family on the passing of Fred. I willl fondly remember the brotherly banter that highlighted the shows.
Don Imus & Family
I am very saddened at the news of Fred's death. I have only one brother and I can't imagine being without him. May God's peace be with you and your family. I will miss hearing Fred's spots on the show, I always use Fred's quote when I purchase a new gun "I 've got all the guns I need, but, I don't have all the guns I want". God Bless you all.
A longtime fan
Furnell
Our thought's and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss Fred and his always entertaining apperences on your program. Fred rest in peace.
We will miss you very much Fred, you were a ray of sunshine for Don's show. Every time that I heard that you were coming up, I made the effort to listen to you. Fred represented and loved the Southwest and all its greatness. GOD bless you and a sincere sympathy for Don and the entire Imus family. My entire family is very saddened by his passing.
Funny Guy, God Bless, Fred
Very funny man. One story I remember was Fred buying a salad at a Wendy's, taking it home then misplacing it. He thought he found it but it turned out to be a salad he had bought 4-5 days earlier-----wilted salad leaves, rotting tomatoes. Incensed, he calls up the Wendy's location and gives them a piece of his mind by telling them "they had a helluva nerve serving such junk". When Don asked him if he apologized after findiung his fresh salad, he told him no----that it would serve as a good warning not to sell wilted salad. RIP Fred, one of a kind.
Its a sad day - I am so sorryto hear about the loss of Fred Imus. What a treasure he was! My heart goes out to his family and friends. He will definitely be missed by many and never forgotten - one of a kind.
Don and family, Fred Imus will be missed. He was a great guest on your show. I was very shocked to hear the news on fox business this morning.
adored fred...missing him now and forever. peace to you his family and loved ones.
RIP Fred. I loved you on the radio, and had the great pleasure of meeting you at the ABX stores in Santa Fe on a couple of occasions. I'm wearing the Fred for Mayor tee shirt you gave me in your honor tonight.
Don,Always so enjoyable to listen to you two banter back and forth.So sorry for your loss.I'm glad that he went peacefully.How comforting to know that he knew how much he loved you.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.So sad.
I am stunned by the news of Fred's passing. I live in New Mexico and have a spcial place in my heart for the Imus brothers because of a couple of personal connections..My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Fred, you were great and I'll miss your corny jokes. May you rest in peace.
Fred's appearances on the show always brightened my day... I'll never forget two legged Fred peeing on the head of poor four legged Fred. But the part I'll always remember most vividly is the "I love ya" at the end of every appearance.
While I mourn Fred's passing, my heart goes out to those closest to him. Thoughts and prayers......
Jon Beckerman
Falls Church, VA
So much fun, love, insight, kindness, decency, and humor taken from us too soon. God bless you, keep you, and protect you.
Imus Family sorry to hear the news on the Nightly News. It was shocking and as a 30 year fan makes me feel a family member from across the country has passed. My rememberance too is Fred's stories expecially one about a salad being found on his desk, not sure how many years ago he told the story but was the funniest story I ever heard and the fans MUST have broken a rib in laugher. God Speed and stay strong. Continue your family's dream in his name. Bless you and I will always be a fan.
Rest in Peace,Fred. You left us way to soon. I always eagerly awaited whenver Fred was going to call in. It was often the funniest part of the show. My thoughts & prayers are with Don, Deirdre, Wyatt and all of Fred's friends & family. Now he can go meet up with Four Legged Fred and piss on his head once more for old times sake!!!
I-Man, I have listened to you for many of my 71 years and now tape you at 3:am here in CA every day. Always so excited when I get up to see the show.
When I heard about your loving brother Fred today my heart went out to you and your family. Aways loved when he called in and especially loved how honest he was.
You always told him you loved him and I admired that relationship. It will be a great loss and he will always be in your heart. G-d bless you and yours in this time of sorrow.
Fred lmus, RlP!!!!
He was DEFIlNlTELY brilliant enough of an intellectual to MAKE one think he was really dim witted&dumb, which, by the way, lS comedic genius!!!!
A true maverick and gambler, western style everyman....
All prayers, grief, empathy and sympathy to the strength of Don lmus&his family....All condolences and well wishes during this period....
Forever will he be missed here on this planet, and can't wait to see ol' Fred in the next plane(s) of existence....Farewell and Stay Protected Until Then....
Much Respect and PEACE!!!!
p.s. lmus=stay healthy and strong!!!!....legali$e cannabi$ $ativa!!!! fred'd certainly approve....
always loved when Fred called in his observations on dating sites in particular had me in stitches as well as his many comments on his exes
you knew Dons " love you" at the end of each call was just not something to say he truly felt it and we all knew that
so now Fred , 4 legged Fred and dear john all are together in a place with no pain or suffering
RIP cowboy and heartfelt condolences to Don ,Dierdre,Wyatt and the entire Imus family
I was saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Always loved him. Condolences to the Imus family. He was too young-left us too early. RIP Fred.