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for Fred Imus
Pat
May 14, 2024
So long as they speak your name, you will never die.
FRED IMUS....FRED IMUS....FRED IMUS....FRED IMUS
Pat
January 12, 2024
Pat
January 12, 2024
Pat
January 12, 2024
Fred .... Another birthday for you in Heaven.
Pat
August 4, 2023
Fred:
After all these years, thinking of you still makes me smile.
Pat
August 4, 2022
Another year passes. Still remember you with a smile.
Rick Fallis
August 3, 2022
Fred it has been many years since I have heard that distinctive voice updating your brother about your life. You were what this country was made of working hard and fiving back.
Pat (friend)
February 10, 2022
Fred...thanks for the thoughts of you that still make me smile.
Pat
November 1, 2021
Hey Fred... was thinking about you today and made me smile. Good memories.
Pat
January 7, 2021
Fred... it's been many years since your passing and thoughts of you and our friendship still make me smile.
August 3, 2012
I still treasure my autobody express chambray shirt with Fred's name on it. You both made my drive to Brooklyn pass more quickly. Especially the wake up calls and Rev. Harges. Rest in Peace.
Ted Glaessgen FDNY
al hoopes
January 15, 2012
Dear " Family & Friends Of Fred " ... The" Imus Ranch" Accepted The " Charles Russell - Pipe Of Peace- Wildmans Truce" Painting ... It Was Donated In Memory Of " Fred " from "Friends Of Fred " ... My Nephew " Jacob " @ 8 Years Old was stricken with cancer a few months before " Fred " passed away ... Tough Year-Tough Losses ... Rest In Peace and Smile Down Upon Us Our Friend " Fred "
Bob Negherbon
January 13, 2012
Mr. Imus, I am very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed "2 legged Fred". I am sure he was a good man.
Bob Negherbon [email protected]
Joy and Don Wander
January 7, 2012
We are Joy and Don Wander from Elk Grove, MN. We have been fans of Don and Fred Imus for years. Please accept our condolences. We want to bid on Fred's Ford truck. Don Imus mentioned the auction yesterday on his program. Please send us the information so we can make an immediate bid. Thank you and God Bless.
Joy and Don Wander
[email protected]
763-441-3784
December 2, 2011
we miss you fred you will never be forgotten love from audrey bisbano
Maria Martinez
November 20, 2011
I worked with Fred at the Auto Body Express and later the Imus Ranch he was an awesome person and I will always be honored that I had the opportunity to know him. I love you Fred and thanks for everything.
Richard Fallis
November 14, 2011
I loved Fred and his ways. He was the original redneck. I know his family is missing him and that he is looking down on us. The fact that he helped start the legacy of Don Imus finding the land for the Imus Cattle ranch and starting that with his brother says how much he cared for others. He did not mince words nor did he care what you thought as long as he was honest with himself and others that was his b iggest care. I could see that in him. May he rest in peace and may his spirit guide others.
BiLL KARALES
November 2, 2011
Even thou you have been gone for sometime now.you will never be forgotten.i lost my grandmother six years ago and its like she passed away yesterday.I know you are missed more by your brother Don who i know loved you very much.Treat every day like its your last because it just might be.I watch the Imus show most every day.Don always makes me laugh.God bless FRED.AND GOD BLESS THE IMUS FAMILY.
Marie Padilla
October 31, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy regarding the death of Fred. I used to listen to Imus on the radio years ago and always enjoyed the banter between Fred and Don. Fred did a tremendous amount of good runnning his camp for kids with cancer - takes a VERY special person to develop and maintain an organization that helps all those wonderful children - that's what I will remember Fred Imus for. He has left a wonderful legacy to his family and to the world. God bless you, Fred Imus.
Fred in 1995
Ray Love
September 26, 2011
I met Fred in 1995 in Santa Fe while on vacation. I stopped by his Auto Body Express office and he kindly invited me in where I took this picture. He looked just like he sounded on the radio, friendly, unassuming, humble. I so enjoyed my 15 minutes of fame with him. I have purchased his salsa - the best on the planet - and also got a blue denim shirt that I wore proudly for too many years. Fred would be happy and amused to know it is now used as a grease rag when I work on my car. Thanks for the memories, Fred, and especially the humor. Gone too soon. Never forgotten.
September 12, 2011
You were a Jewel, Fred. Enjoyed seeing
you on Don's program each & every time.
Gone...but never forgotten.
I-Man, know how much you loved Fred. It was so apparent. Sorry for your loss, tough to get your mind around I'm sure.
Roy Boyer, Boulder CO
Lawton and Sandra Dews
August 28, 2011
Sorry to learn of Fred's passing. He will be missed. Always loved when he was on the show. Someone who was not afraid to speak his mind. Our prayers are with the Imus family.
Susan & Joseph Aiello
August 22, 2011
Fred,
Just wanted to tell you how much you always made us laugh.. I feel so badly for your brother Don, because you guys are so close. May you rest in peace Fred, and we will miss you and love you always.
BILL Karales
August 22, 2011
GOD has taken you away from us you were a joy to have for the short time we had you. i hope you are in a better place my friend.God bless the imus family
August 21, 2011
Lost my sister two years ago, the hurt runs so very deep, my sympathy to you and you family....man fred imus was such a hoot on the radio, his humor and honesty was refreshing. The family was blessed to have him.
August 21, 2011
i am deeply saddend by the loss of fred imus the man whi i considered to
be the staple of the imus brother duo. he will be missed by many but never
forgotten. mark miami florida
Kim McDaniel
August 20, 2011
Our dear friend, I hope you have found peace and are with Dear John. I miss seeing you every day when I come to take care of the horses after work. Bob will miss sharing all of his stories of his travels with you. You are so missed...... Kim & Bob (Tucson, AZ)
BILL KARALES
August 20, 2011
Even thou FRED is gone he will never be forgotten,from the time you were boys growing up until the time you became men there is so many memory's for you. those thing you can never forget.i love the IMUS in the morning show.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.LIFE IS 2 SHORT enjoy all the time you have left.GOD BLESS
Sheila Connor
August 19, 2011
What a great man and great friend to children and animals. My condolences. Never met Fred but loved to hear him on the weekends from the Trailer Park, and enjoyed his comments on FB. He will truely be missed.
August 19, 2011
Loved Fred's guest appearances on Imus In the Morning. A very funny man and he will
be missed by all his fans here in S. C.
Judy Oken Charleston, SC
William Kiaune
August 19, 2011
We are fans of yours and didn't know your brother Fred personally, but did enjoy listening to him when you had him on your show.
That he was a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division showed what a man he was.
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he'll be missed.
God Bless Fred Imus and his family.
william karales
August 19, 2011
GOD has taken you away from us to soon you were a good man and you will be missed by many.we hope you are in a better place i am so sad to see that you have left us so soon.May god bless the DON IMUS FAMILY.
julie Hattory
August 18, 2011
was shocked and saddened by Fred's passing, his show turned me on to much laughter and so many great songs! I know losing Dear John was rough on him, and now hopefully they are back together.....
August 18, 2011
Hello Donald,
My condolences to you and the Imus families. We were in Sante Fe two years ago. We found Freddies ph. # and call many times but no answer. We went to the shop by a auto glass shop. They said you guys had left. I wrote a letter to the ranch but no return. Again my condolences.
G. Johnson
PERRIS, CA
Aba Davis
August 18, 2011
Dear Mr. Imus, My deepest condolences on your brother's passing. I enjoyed listening to his stories whenever he came on. May he rest in peace.
Julie DeLuca
August 18, 2011
I think Fred lived a great "DASH".
It's not the date you were born, or the date you die—but the importance of The Dash between those years. It's what you do with your Dash to make a difference with your life.
www.thedashmovie.com
Allyn Reynolds
August 18, 2011
I met Fred at an Imus booksigning in Borders in Cranston, Rhode Island. Fred, as well as Don, signed my copy of Two Guys when it came out. We stood outside for about a half an hour so he could smoke and I found a darling, charming, extremely intellegent man who adored his family and his animals. It was my pleasure to remember. I waited 3 hours to get all my Imus books signed inside the store. But you can never take those wonderful moments talking to a wonderful man, Mr. Fred Imus. Thank you Fred.
August 18, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Fred.I loved his humor and always looked forward to his being on the show.I will miss him so much.he will be in my prayers. GOD BLESS HIM .....
Marlene Gilman, N.H.
Jim Clark
August 18, 2011
Fred could make every out of step odd ball feel like they were the most important person in the room. You could tell he was a no "respector of persons" who respected everyone. Especially their struggles. What a wonderful cowboy. Jim C
WILLIAM KARALES
August 18, 2011
i know it is a sad time for you i have lost people in my life we all get past it but they will never leave us 100% i hope Fred is in a better place we will all be there some day.you are a good person Don and i love your show.GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND.
Rodger Howard
August 17, 2011
So sorry to hear the news. You will be missed.
Chuck Tyrrell
August 17, 2011
I will miss Fred's words of wisdom during his appearances on his brothers radio show all of these years. He was such a joy to listen to. Condolences to all of Fred's family as he will surely be missed.
August 17, 2011
I loved Fred and will miss him immensely. He and Don were great on the show and it was plain to anyone that they loved each other. RIP Fred. My heart goes out to Don and the rest of the Imus family. I know the ache having just lost my own younger brother. I will pray for you.
Sincerely, Mary Anne Kennedy, Conshohocken, PA
barrett nichols
August 17, 2011
loved listening to fred don n missy there part was better than the music. he will b missed. there r people who will not be replaced in this world and he is surly one of them.gods speed fred happy trails
Joanne Barthold
August 17, 2011
Sorry there aren't more Freds in this world. He will be missed by so many but will live on in our hearts!!
Nora Saucedo
August 17, 2011
I cannot express how sadden I am to hear of Fred's passing, I was hoping I would meet him some day. I guess I'll have to wait till I get to Hillbilly Heaven. Until then he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the great loss of your beloved brother and America's friend.
August 17, 2011
Imus,
I want to send u and ur family my sincerest condolences.
Fred was so funny, When he told a joke, u always held ur breathe because u never knew what the punch line would be.
RIP, Fred
Sincerely,
Marguerite D'Esposito
Belleville, NJ
tess willis
August 17, 2011
I always loved when Fred came on the show, he was funny and sweet. I hope all the loving memories you have of him will help you all get thru the coming months. Best regards, tess
Linda Groom
August 17, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Freds death, I really enjoyed him and his brother Don. My prayers go out to the family , and Don. keep your thoughts about Baby Jesus, this will help you get through this great LOSS.
Robert Tillinghast
August 16, 2011
John Wayne,Elvis, Johnny Cash and Fred Imus.....there all gone now . my Hero have always been cowboys.
g h
August 16, 2011
gonna miss f man.....you and your crew were no 1.god bless...gjh ont can.
Andy Farrand
August 16, 2011
I feel as though I have lost a really good friend, one I never met except on the "Imus in the Morning" jousting with his brother, Don. His dry wit, his outlook on life, his obvious intelligence were all refreshing and I always listened to/watched the show when he appeared. The line of Auto Body Express goods, both clothing and food, were wonderful. Fred, with his slightly avuncular style and unique take on the world in which he lived have added value to my life, and I will miss him a great deal. I only regret never having met my friend. --Andy Farrand (Woodland CA)
Kathy
August 16, 2011
Don Imus and family - I was saddened to hear about the death of Fred.
A long time fan,
Kathy from North Carolina
John Sullivan
August 15, 2011
Fred Imus was basically chicken soup for the soul. He was the common man of the old west. A voice on the radio that we could all relate to. Godspeed Fred. We thank you for sharing your thoughts and talents with all of us during your time on earth. My deepest sympathies to Fred's children and his brother Don.
August 15, 2011
To Don and Dedre, we are so sorry for your loss of brother Fred, we watch you every morning and enjoyed when you would have Fred on the phone, his love for horses and dogs are great. good bye great cow boy. Don and Fran Wightman ( Springfield, Mo)
August 15, 2011
I know what it is like to lose a brother, I just lost my only brother who enjoyed listening to Imus, especially when Fred was on. With a
heavy heart, I am sorry you lost Fred, he was great and I liked the
expression on his nice face. Peace and All Good to Iman, Diedre, and Wyatt. Irene in Santa Barbara
Rich Wilson
August 15, 2011
My condolences to Don and his family. I have been watching and listening to the Imus show when the Autobody Express was in full swing. I listened to Fred's show on Sirius, along with Mr. Collier and "Missy". I didn't know Missy was Nicole. Fred and Nicole had a great radio show together several years ago. Fred, and his insight, will be greatly missed.
Sarah Brightly
August 15, 2011
Sad to see you go at 69. At least you died in your sleep, which would be everyone's choice when are time comes.
NINA & BARRY LERNER
August 15, 2011
DEAREST DON AND DEIDRE
I SENSE THAT YOU THREE ARE PEOPLE I WOULD LOVE LISTENING TO FOREVER. TODAY I HAVE THOSE FABULOUS PHOTOS FROM AN OLDER ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST OF YOUR RANCH OUT ON OUR TABLE - THEY ARE MY ALL TIME FAVORITES.
FRED WAS A FELLOW TUCSONAN AND WE SHARE HIS ENORMOUS LOVE OF DOGS, HORSES AND ALL ANIMALS OVER MOST PEOPLE.HIS BANTER WITH YOU GUYS AND WITH DON AND NICOLE WAS SOMEHOW COUNTRY CHARMING. WE MISS HIM BADLY ALREADY
PEACE AND REST WELL FRED.
LOVE, NINA AND BARRY LERNER
August 15, 2011
I've been watching,and listening to Imus,for years. Fred,you made laughter come to my lonely house,,Thank you,Sir,,God blesses you in heaven now..Rick Shields,Beecher City,Il.
Tom Terrien
August 15, 2011
I never new Fred but he made me feel like an old friend.It takes a very special person to make you feel that way.My deepest sympathy to the Imus family.His memory will live in your hearts forever
baalis pittman
August 15, 2011
...sorry for your lose cowboy, you are in our prayers. by the way you are a icon and a mentor to me. thanks for all you've taught me. baalis lee pittman
Jim & Wendy Mayotte
August 15, 2011
We loved you and Outlaw Country. You made us laugh. Your love of animals was great. You are a great American. Say hello to Buddy Holley.
August 15, 2011
My condolences to the Imus family, and bless Fred for his unique insights and the many belly laughs.
Angela
mike foerster
August 15, 2011
I was very sad to hear about FRED IMUS passing. I did not know he had died. Fred was a rough looking man but he was a gentle and a kind man. I know that Don and family loved him very much.
Fred was one of us and he seemed to understand our problems.
I will pray for him. Mike Foerster
August 15, 2011
I've been a listener and viewer for 25 years or more. The laughs both you and Fred have given me over the years have made many a sad day better. I remember when he was trying to find two grapefruits lost in his trailer. How lucky you both were to have each other. I will miss him.
Judy Vitale.
Williamsburg, VA
Julie and Michael DeLuca
August 15, 2011
Dear Imus family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your brother.
We always waited for Fred to come on the radio...and then the TV. His banters with Don were great.
His take on everything was "smart" ...for me, one of my favorite "Fred memories" was watching Fred IChat (in the beginning with Don. Fred would be wearing a brown paper bag over his head!!!!! When we saw it for the first time we laughed so hard. I still where a bag over my head today, when I try to make people laugh!
He will be missed by the many lived he touched.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Julie and Michael DeLuca, MD
william karales
August 15, 2011
don i am so sorry for your loss,i have watched your show for several years and i know behind that tough guy look you are a good guy i will watch your show until the end. again i am so sorry for your loss.william karales of massachuasetts.hang in ther kid.
August 15, 2011
Don, Sorry for your loss, he touched many lives that he never knew. God will give you the strength to carry on. Rich Miller, Berlin, CT
pj dean
August 14, 2011
RIP Fred. You will be missed.
Marilyn Holler
August 14, 2011
I can't stop thinking about Fred. A free spirit looking down from the clouds at his family and brother. My condolences. Loyal listener.
John Beam
August 14, 2011
Sorry to hear of your brothers passing.
Rosie Hayes
August 14, 2011
Don Imus & Family: I love you guys, my sincere sympathy to you and your family, life is forever changed for you Don, take care.
G Donnay Oltmann
August 13, 2011
My Saturday mornings will never be the same. Will miss your humor. Another lover of dogs & horses...a Minnesota fan.
D Brast
August 13, 2011
We are going to miss the loving and comical banter between Imus and his brother and Fred's wit and dry sense of humor made a great start to our day. He is going to be missed by many. Peace be with you. David and Dawn
Tom Williams
August 13, 2011
Fred you will be missed. My deepest sympathy.
Kathie Jermain
August 13, 2011
I'm truly sorry for your loss Fred was a breath of fresh air & will surely be missed by all that watch Imus in the morning. God Bless
Lloyd Cornelius
August 13, 2011
Via con Dios my friend...thanks for the music and laughter
Jon Johnson
August 13, 2011
Too soon, Fred. Too soon. You won't be forgotten, you ornery geezer.
Robert Grimaldi
August 13, 2011
There is no greater sorrow than the loss of a loved one. We must remember that life is the journey that leads us to that Great Place. The benefit of leading a good life is that one day we will be reunited with all those that we have, for so long, missed. To the Imus family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
jim martin
August 12, 2011
condolences to the imus families. always enjoyed freds visits to the iman's shows. a true free spirit will be sorely missed by many.
Edward Mingo
August 12, 2011
Mr. Imus & family, deepest regrets for the loss of Fred.
His honesty and humor will be greatly missed.
ron hoyer
August 12, 2011
as a fan of dons from the 70's,fred was a honest voice of working america
Rhonda Willmer
August 11, 2011
I am so sorry for the Imus Family's loss... God Bless and know that you are all in our thoughts.
Rhonda
August 11, 2011
Fred will be missed dearly. I listen to the I man every day and really enjoyed when Fred was on he always made me laugh. Yes, the world loss a great man.
Deborah France
August 11, 2011
Shucks! I miss Fred already. Loved when he and Don would talk on phone together on Don's morning show which I don't get anymore. He had some great stories and jokes to tell.
Thanks and may he rest in peace.
Donna Greco
August 11, 2011
Mr. Imus and family: My deepest sympathies to your family for the loss of such a special light. One of his greatest gifts was the gift of humor. He brought so much of it to those he knew, but also to those who knew him only from your show. Many have commented on the way you and he ended your conversations on air with "I love you". That's your gift to each other. I wish we all could do that and mean it. God bless you all and may peace be in your heart, and know that he is at peace.
pat dancy
August 11, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the imus family. Listening to Fred on Imus radio show,it was such a joy to hear his great dry humor,while telling it like it is. May God bless the family.
August 11, 2011
So very sorry to hear about the loss of Fred. He was always a welcome addition to Don's show. He was funny and always made Don laugh. Im sure that he will be welcomed home by the angels. Blessings to Don and Deidre and Wyatt and the rest of the family. Kenny and Shawn in Oregon.
Sandy
August 11, 2011
I am a 67 year old woman who listens every morning on my way to work to the Imus show. When I heard on Monday that Imus was not on the air, I said to myself, oh no, he's on vacation and that truly started off my week on the wrong foot. Then I heard about Fred and I thought how selfish of me to think about me and being upset Imus was not on Monday. Now, I only wish Imus was on vacation. I am so very sorry for all of the Imus family.
joe macias
August 11, 2011
our sincere condolences Iman, we know your hurting deeply, I heard the way you and your brother always said "I love you" at the end of your conversations on the raidio show, I know his loss wiil be deeply felt'
"An old cowboy never dies, he just finds better pastures to roam"
Joe Macias
Albuquerque NMex.
[email protected]
James Bova
August 11, 2011
I met fred Imus only once and that was waiting for a perscription in a Walgreens pharmacy. I found him to be a straight talking man during the conversation we had waiting for our order to be filled.
I was saddened to hear of his passing as we seemed to have a lot in common with our love of horses, dogs, and western music.
RIP Fred, you will be missed.
Jim Bova, Vail AZ.
marlyn compton
August 11, 2011
listened to Fred on Don's show..loved him and his humor...never knew him, but miss him already! mc
August 11, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Shirley Handy
August 10, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Fred. I listened to him on the Don Imus Radio Show at work and then on the Don Imus TV shows. After listening to these two brothers I felt so happy just changed my day if it was going badly. Even though I did not go Fred, I felt he was an amazing person and gave so much to whoever was listeningto him. He will be missed.
August 10, 2011
We only knew Fred as someone who loved his dog Dear John and his 4 horses, Lilly,Sammy,Jessie, Willa May. We shared duties for watering our horses and keeping an eye out for each other. Never knew him as a celebrity, only as the man we talked to and laughed with at Raven Ranch. We are sure Dear John was waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge and you are both enjoying beautiful fields and sunsets.
Fondly, Norman and Susan Martin, Tucson AZ
S!ick Edmonds
August 10, 2011
I moved "down the road" from you, but not soon enough to meet you. I wish we had a chance to work together...
Roy DeHaven
August 10, 2011
Rest In Peace. Your humor helped all listeners over the years. God Bless the family.
Linda Hilbert
August 10, 2011
Rest In Peace Fred. Thank you for all the laughs and cowboy wisdom. You will be missed by many. My sympathies to Don and his family.
stan karstetter
August 10, 2011
There's alot more chuckles and grins going around Heaven right now. I wish to offer the family condolences. I did'nt know him, but what I knew, I really liked.
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