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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:
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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,
I want to extend my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved brother Fred. I always enjoyed listening to Fred each time you had him on your show. I didn't know Fred but I found it easy to relate to his words. He always seemed so positive and upbeat that it was always a pleasure to hear him speak.
I was listening to you this morning and it is your first day back on the air after Fred's passing. I could tell by your words and demeanor that you loved Fred deeply and miss him more than most can imagine. I lost my beloved wife Sandy two years ago to ovarian cancer and I can relate to where you are today. I can tell you that missing your brother will never go away, but in all the Good Lord's infinite wisdom, it will in time be easier to accept. I know that you don't like Fred leaving you behind, but until you meet again, remember that Fred is with Him and has already rekindled relationships with those who have gone before him.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers and ask Him to give you comfort during your time of need.
Fred was my type guy! He reminded me of Will Rogers, humorist. He didn't sugar-coat or butter-up anything! A tell-it-like-it-is guy! I will miss his spot on the I-man's show.
May the lord be with your brother and family. I lost my only brother in 1984 when he was 34. The empty feeling never goes away but fades with every year. You had Fred for many years. Be thankful for that. God Bless.
"I am leaving you with a gift -- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27
I've been following you in the morning for the last 13 years and always enjoyed your banter with Fred; you remind me of my Dad and his brothers. Fred will be missed. My heart goes out to you and Deirdre and Wyatt and the rest of Fred's family.
The world is a lessor place without Fred. God bless
We will SO much miss Fred on your show. He was one of our favorites, and we looked forward to his appearances. He is irreplaceable.
Don, my husband and I cannot express how sorry we were to hear about Fred's passing, we absolutely loved listening to him. He truly was a real cowboy and a real American. He will be sadly missed.
Fred was blessed to have a brother like you AND you to have a brother like him. May his spirit live on in you, his children, and yours! God Bless!
"Death Be Not Proud"
Fred always got right to the unscipted point without trying to be funny; a real natural personality and contributor to society. I lost my wonderful wife at 69 too and you're right Imus - we're forever thankful for what we had. I still light a candle every night with a tear in my eye - year and a half now but you know it helps some to know we'll be together again eventually. Hang in there.
Whata great man; I loved the way he spoke real hot to Megan, made me jealous. Love you, Imus Family!
My husband read this at my brother's memorial as we placed his ashed in his favorite lake. This is for you Don Imus.
Do not stand by my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints of snow.
I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning's hush.
I am the swift uplifting rush or quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
Abdee
will be gone but not foregot
Iman-
We have listened and watched you for over 20 years and Fred is someone that grows on you over time. We have contributed when possible to your great work at the ranch.
The work of your family has already built a terrific legacy. No matter the ups and downs over a lifetime, I know the loss was huge. You guys are the "cowboys" those of us in the same generation always wanted to be. Thanks for all you do!
Best Regards
Sending my deepest sympathy to the entire Imus in the morning crew for their loss :(
He was a good man, funny and I enjoyed when he was a part of the show
He will be missed and his memory will live on !!
Don, not my usual thing to post on the internet but I found myself tearing up when you spoke about Fred earlier. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. It was always apparent that you and Fred are brothers in every sense of the word. His passing is a loss for everyone, when it came on the television it was hearing about the loss of a friend. He always got a laugh out of me when he was on your show and I looked forward to the two of you talking. I once remarked to my wife that after all the turbulence you both had in your lives that if you could be that close it gives me hope I might get closer to my own brothers. RIP Fred.
Dear Mr. Imus,
Your tribute to Fred was was deeply felt by all. The love you both had for each other always came through on your broadcasts and we are saddened for you and your family. You are quite a person and we love listening to you. So sorry for your pain right now.
Fran Lublin, Port Washington, NY
Our deepest sympathy to Fred's family and friends. He was a very unique and special spirit who will be missed by people who never even met him, so I can only imagine the loss felt by the ones closest to him (including his animals - I'm sure they're wondering where the old cowboy is...). Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
A real reaction of sadness came over my husband and I when we learned about Fred's passing. We listened to his Trailer Park bash show and enjoyed the characters playing against his droll sense of humor. Even though we didn't know him personally, he came to be a friend to listen to.
I doubt if Fred ever gave a thought to the number of fans he had and how devoted they were. He will be sorely missed. My sympathies to the Imus family for their loss. We should all be so lucky as to go the way Fred went.
The tale of Four-Legged Fred will live in infamy. Deepest condolences to all the Imuses.
I will never forget Fred. As a 20+ year listener of IMUS in the Morning, I always waited for his great commentaries. I still have the four legged Fred hat that I bought from ABX. I wear it proudly up here in Montana. My condolences to the Imus family and to all of his fans. He was one of a kind.
I had the pleasure of working with Fred in El Paso Texas Fred was our morning personality, many times I wanted to call into his brother Don show and share some of my funny moments with Fred, now I wish I had RIP
I-Man,
You just channelled your brother...that parrot story was hysterical!
I-man: you should hear this. Way back before you got in trouble over the Rutgers girls, I was telling people how much I loved your show (then on MSNBC. My mother and her friends were having dinner in a Mexican restaurant in York, Nebraska, and she was telling them about how her son loved the Imus show. When they went to check out, they were approached by a grizzled cowboy who said to them: "I couldn't help hearing what you said about your son loving Imus. I just wanted to say, I'm his brother, and I really appreciate it--not everybody loves him, and it's just good to hear." He walked away--my mother's friends, who are gifted at misplaced skepticism, said, "Oh he's just full of it...look at him..he can't be Don Imus's brother." Later I showed my mom a photo of Fred. She lit up and said, "that's him for sure. Yes, that's him." I always wished I'd had a chance to tell Fred myself that I also loved him. His appearances on the show made things a little lighter and better all day.