RIP Fred Herbert

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RIP Fred Herbert

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The man behind so many amazing prank calls, Fred Gordon Herbert (aka "the Bailbondshman") passed away on February 24. He was 74 years in age.

It's really sad to hear, knowing we will never hear new lines from him. I hope his son Mike and all the other employees at Herbert Bailbonds are doing okay.

His influence has spread more than he could have ever realized. People within this community reference him regularly, some without even knowing it. And I've gotten people in my real life to learn some of his famous quotes (such as "woow" and "well hi"). Rest in peace Fred, god knows you've earned it.

Please use this thread to share your favorite Fred memories or just mourn.

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Hopefully, Mike will take care of his PLANT!
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Yesh, it wasnt the greatest thing for me to say to ear when I saw he passed. There was just something very unique to Fred’s voice and demeanor that would ultimately make him the most popular board of all time. I believe it was the inherent genuineness in his voice (for example him asking “is thish Gregory Stevensh?”) and his propensity to giving random information that put him over the top.
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Hopefully Nathan's cat doesn't meow the entire night. Or is he too grieving for Fred?
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gustavusadolphus wrote:Hopefully, Mike will take care of his PLANT!


Part of me fears that Mike will try to get out of his responsibilities and sell the family business.
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I am looking to get a herbert bailbonds t-shirt, fred always mentioned them but he didn't know what sizes he ha--. He always trailed off at the end there.
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I saw a comment on one of the memorial videos that Fred deserved a 21 gun salute, I think we should arrange that
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Here's a good video describing Fred and how we found out about his unfortunate demise.

https://youtu.be/A94TogOglyQ
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I knew personally Fred thanks to my dad who was working for him. He was genuinely a great man and always keen to share his experience. I'll always remember that moment when he wrote me a recommendation letter when I graduated so that I could join NASA's janitoring headquarters in Mesa, Arizona.

I miss him so much! I propose that we remove the letters S & H from the alphabet in his memory.

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Theresh a lot of thingsh in life that don’t make sense.
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evilcheadar wrote:Theresh a lot of thingsh in life that don’t make sense.

This thread is a prime example.
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evilcheadar wrote:Theresh a lot of thingsh in life that don’t make sense.
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He's gone to sit under the big tree in heaven. :cry:

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N4z1nH0uTx wrote:
20 Apr 2023, 12:39
He's gone to sit under the big tree in heaven. :cry:

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fightinfrenchman wrote:
15 Mar 2018, 03:53
Here's a good video describing Fred and how we found out about his unfortunate demise.

That video is now unavailable. What did they say about Fred?
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Dozerconstruction wrote:
30 Apr 2023, 18:53
fightinfrenchman wrote:
15 Mar 2018, 03:53
Here's a good video describing Fred and how we found out about his unfortunate demise.

That video is now unavailable. What did they say about Fred?
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Dozerconstruction wrote:
30 Apr 2023, 18:53
fightinfrenchman wrote:
15 Mar 2018, 03:53
Here's a good video describing Fred and how we found out about his unfortunate demise.

That video is now unavailable. What did they say about Fred?
I can't remember
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