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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)
Hi Don, I have watched your show and been a fan of what you do for a very long time. I am so sad to hear about Fred, I didn't know Fred, but close to him, he was real, not fake and he really did speak from the heart. I know that his loss is huge for you!! But remember (I am sure you do), that he is now your Guardian Angel. He will be watching us from the big Ranch in the sky.
Big hugs to the Imus family
Sandra Danca
How could you not love an old cowboy who could make you laugh out loud asking: "Is a woman overweight if her rear is wider than my horse"? How could you not love him......we all did.
I have Fred's picture on my garage wall, it's the box top off of an Auto Body chip and salsa gift box. His book has been on my bedside table since it was published. God bless his soul.
Dear I-Man & Your Family -
Having enjoyed both you and Fred Imus over the years, I was reflecting on Fred's passing. He was one of the rare "originals" in America who you could count
on to "say it like it is" without pulling any punches. He said what he felt...and more importantly, he felt what he said. He was sincere and honest in an amazingly
refreshing manner. I am certain that with one handshake from friend, you could take any promise he made to the bank! We need more of his kind in this country.
I send you my sincere condolences on Fred's passing. I know you and your family loved him dearly and will miss his presence. We, as devoted fans, will do the same.
God Bless Fred....and keep him eternally safe. Also, God Bless you and your family. All the Best!
Dennis Sullivan - retired pilot
Fred will be miss by a lot. Keep up the good work.
Dear Mr JD Imus, Donny & family. I have been lucky to listen to you since the mid 70's. Your loving bond with your brother is genuine and true. Fred had a way of speaking the truth and seeing clearly through all of life's clutter. Please accept my sincerest condolences and prayers for you and your family.
I was saddend to hear of Fred Imus passing. I always enjoyed his wry sense of humor and the obvious report he and his brother had when he would call in. It was apparent the love you two had for each other listening to your goodbyes to each other. You are the answer to the question "Are we are brothers Keeper" you certainly are that.
Fred, more proof that the good die young. Rest in peace.
I will miss the brotherly exchange between Don and Fred. Through it all the love between the two shined through. He is at peace now and resting. As one who believes in the gift the "baby Jesus" gave, you will see him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Loved your conversations on air with Fred - you two let us come into a special place between two brothers. I have shared many times over the years how you ended all your chats with "I love you". Fred had great stories, and I especially loved hearing about 4 Legged Fred. I pray that you have peace of mind about Fred leaving us so early in life - he will be missed!
All the Good old Boys are leavin us like Wolf Man Jack and now Fred Imus !!!
God watch over you and your family in this sad time. I love your show and I always loved when Fred would come on. You could tell that you and he had a very special bond. May he rest in peace.
I was honored to be able to hear Fred & Don together all of these years and always knew where they stood with one another because they told us at the end of every call. You had the sense that they appreciated every moment together. I honestly learned from that expression of love, which never came easy for me or my family. Thank you both for that gift and I am very sorry for your loss Iman.
I-man, so sorry for your loss, your program starts my day everyday. Your cast of characters on the show are just great. I only wished you had Fred on more often, he was such a sincere person and so down to earth and funny, he lived life as it should be. God bless.
I was so sorry to learn of Fred's passing. I feel like I lost a friend. I laughed at so many of his stories, but the topper was his turning off the State of the Union speech because he realized the President wasn't going to resign. Every time I thought of that comment throughout the year gave me a chuckle. Yoursign off with every call Fred made to your show was special...I love you.
We all need to say it more often!
Enjoyed your segments with Fred immensely. His droll wit and common sense outlook on life were refreshing. He certainly was unique. Through Outlaw Country, he introduced me to artists new to me and played some of my favorites that aren't played on other stations; his knowledge of a good song and songwriters was appreciated.
I noticed, in some of the Internet info on him, that he spelled his first name the same way my dad did and served in the 101st Airborne, as did my dad. Wait a minute...could it be...Hello Uncle Donnie!!!
Fred could teach all of us, especially the folks in Washington DC, one lession: Honesty. But then, that's probably asking too much of lesser men than Fred Imus. When the time comes Don should put on "The Best of Fred".
Godspeed to the Imus family.
Dear Mr Imus and Family,
We watch your your show every day, and always looked forward to Fred's appearances and his stories. One of my last and favorite memories of Fred was the morning he was telling you about getting kicked off an online dating service, you were laughing so hard it brought tears as you wiped the tears away and laughing you said " God I love him".
So sorry for your loss,
Vickie and Marti
Council Bluffs, Iowa
A Brothers Bond
Not to take away from sisters, brother and sister bonds, but there is a bond no stronger than a brother's bond. But not all brothers have that unique bond. A bond that usually begins growing up with each other, from sharing their bedroom, playing sports in the yard, always laughing and teasing to flat out screaming fights. As brothers age their bond becomes stronger they talk and visit each other no matter how far they've separated and would help each other in time of need. A brother's bond also is shown through care and concern of each brothers wife and their sons and daughters as they grow up.
It is not until one passes and the bond is broken, that the real emotions of the bond are shown. Don and Fred have that bond and you can tell. God Bless you both.
Dan
PS - I have listened to you since the day you started at WNBC.
Fred--i tried to listen to the show everytime I knew you were going to be on. You had a way of puttting life into perspective---you will be missed
Four legged Fred and two missing Cantaloupes
I was gone all of last week and didn't know of Fred's passing until Monday when you came on your show. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. What a blessing to have had the relationship with your brother as you did. God Bless him and all of you!
So sorry for the loss of Fred, but so happy for Fred.
What a loss to Tucson, Arizona REALLY looked forward when he was on the air with his brother, what memories about his life!!!
Dear Don, Dierdre and Wyatt;
I was so sorry to hear about Fred's passing. Although I listen to your show every day, I was away with a family emergency and missed a few days last week. When I returned, I noticed that Don was not on and 'something' seemed different. Then I heard the news. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Patty in NY