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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)
Imus, I am very sorry for your loss of Fred. I looked forward to his visits on your show. I loved his humor and how he could make all of you crack up. My prayer to you and your family. Eternal rest grant on to him O Lord!
Every since I heard about his passing, the only thing I keep thinking about is whether or not he ever found those two cantaloupes.
He'll be sorely missed.
Happy Trails Fred
Oh how I will miss Fred. Thankfully we have podcasts & other means to fill the void. As a tribute, let's all remember to do a couple things: keep the steering wheel tilted up as you're driving down the road with your baby and your dog outa the bedroom during those special times with your baby. He was the best.
Fred was a good friend i never met, but will always miss. R.I.P. cowboy.
I loved Fred and his humor. He made me laugh out loud so many times. I cried when I read his obit in the paper. Please continue to play some of his phone calls. He will be missed but not forgotten. May God Bless his dear soul.
To the Imus Familly. I have watched your show since it began. Have always enjoyed your whole family. I was mad at you when you weren't on TV for a couple days and then I heard Neil Cavuto talking about in memory of Fred. I watched Neil and cried and watching you back the first day I cried again. I'm crying now. God bless Fred and all of you. Shelley
I am so sorry for the Imus family loss. It made me sad to learn of his passing. I always was so glad when Fred was going to be on the show with his funny stories. He was one of my favs!
I-man and Family,
A good man is gone in physical presence only. Fred will always be remembered for his dry wit and ability to tell a funny as hell story. You can't see him with your eyes but can feel him in your heart. I just recently lost my Mom and the hurt is real, the emptyness deep. But the memories will last for the rest of my/your life. I say we celebrate Fred's life versus mourning his passing. I think you probably agree. But then what the hell do I know? Because you do the talking and we do the listening, you tell the jokes and we do the laughing. Hurry back, my radio remains quiet until September 6th.
He will be remembered as the brother of a racist. Good job Don, Good job.
Dear Don and Family - I have been out of town caring for a sick family member and tonight I started to catch up on my DVR shows and I literally cried when I heard you talking about Fred's passing.... I just wanted you to know that you and your brother are perfect examples of what a REAL man should be. Someone who has really grabbed life and lived it to its fullest and even with all too human imperfections and mistakes made along the way you both continued your ride. What you and your family have done for those little children will surely pave your and his way to heaven.
I have watched you since the day after I first saw you speaking at the WH Correspondent's dinner. I have never been so taken aback or laughed harder in my life. Fred being on your show was just another plus for me....I would look forward to and literally 'laugh out loud' at his wit. I have NEVER laughed out loud at any person in my whole life.... My husband actually came from another room to see 'what in the world' was I watching.....??? (Some 20+ years later he's STILL coming in the room to see
what the giggling is all about...and I would simply say...FRED.) I doubt Fred ever really thought about or knew or cared how many people enjoyed him for just being HIM....
Stay strong Don...grab your wife and son and hang on....you will get through this and some day we will all join Fred for another.....LAUGH OUT LOUD.... (I will send a
donation to the kids in his name as I'm sure everyone else is...) God Bless.
My heart is breaking for you Don and your family. I know the void you are feeling.
I loved it when Fred was on the program...a good laugh guaranteed each time.
He will be missed.
My wife and I enjoy your program and have been long time viewers. We are so sorry about Fred and always enjoyed him being on the program, especially when he talked about his trailer and women he dated. Thank you for having him on the show.
I enjoyed hearing Fred's take on everything immensely over the years and he always made me smile. He's a brother we wish we all had.
And like Kinky quoted "we mourn for ourselves". Fred is ok.
Sorry to hear about Fred - it's a great story of two brothers that transcends time and place.
Keep the stories alive; it's still great to hear about him and thank you for sharing him with your listeners over the years.
Mr. Tracy Long
I loved Fred. He seemed like the kind of guy you would love to know....smart and funny and loyal and an animal lover for sure. We need more Freds in this careless world. Our sympathies to the Imus Families. We will miss him too.
I always enjoyed irreverence and his sense of humor, especially when talking about his ex-wifes. He came across as a fine man.
His voice will be sorely missed
in a world where most people never tell you
what's on their mind
Fred always said what was on his mind
an original thinker to be sure.
He had such a down-home laid back view of life. Made me laugh each time I heard him. I was always touched to hear you both end your calls with "I love you". So many times people forget to tell each other that while they have the chance. May the fact that you both knew that and expressed it give you some comfort.
Fred was the crazy uncle everyone couldn't wait to see at the next family get-together. I loved his contributions to the show, and I loved the outlooks on life and world-view observations he shared with his listeners.
I offer my deepest condolences to the entire Imus family on the loss of this remarkable man. May the Universe accept him with open arms.
i remember calling to order a couple of ties from auto Body Express. Fred picked up the phone and spoke to me like he had known me for 2o years.He was everyone's friend.
The world is a better place because Fred lived - how blessed to have even brief encounters with him. Don and others are so lucky to have had the opportunity to grown through him.
A terrible loss for all of us - a large, empty space. Don, my heart goes out to you and the family.
Imus: I'm so sorry for your loss. Fred will be missed. I thoroughly enjoyed his football picks and there were times when the Sunday morning goofballs on the network and/or cable pre-games shows should have been paying attention. Other times not so much, but he had a good feel for it. I still laugh out loud when I think of him telling the story about losing his food. A good man gone too soon, but certainly in the thoughts of many. W/S
Mr. Imus, With all resepct, I have been listening to you since the 70's. My father and brother had me hooked on you at 66 WNBC in New York. My father has since passed so I understand some of your pain. You and Fred's contribution to society has been tremendous, whether it was a laugh (we sure need them and there were many) or the incredible work at the ranch. You and Fred have a great gift of comedy. Keep on doing what you are doing and may God bless the Imus's. While your pain will never go away, I hope the pain subsides a little. A heartfelt thank you to you both.
I grew up on a farm and was with the 101st in Vietnam, so it was as if Fred and I spoke the same language. If I had ever met Fred, we would have been instantly comfortable doing some manual labor job or tilting a beer. You could tell that about Fred via the radio.