"Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light." ~ Albert Schweitzer

Dan, I guess it was the fall of 1975 that I was 18 years old and settling into college life as a freshman at Oklahoma State University when I first discovered your wonderful music.  Souvenirs was the first album (vinyl) of you work that I bought and since then I have never gotten enough of your songs and lyrics.  Your songs have helped me get through some rough times alright from being alone at college... to dealing with a lady that was a hiking partner who died from a fall in Sedona, Arizona. I was spared but the hurt was soothed by your music.. and still is. I was not aware of your illness until just this moment and was shocked.  I hope you know I wish you all the best in your fight and will pray for you as you journey down this path. My best regards, wishes and prayers ~ David Byrd, Las Cruces, New Mexico

I recently bought "Twin Sons of Different Mothers". I'm in the process of re-discovering the great music I listened to in my youth. I am now 50. I went to your web-site to see what you were up to and was saddened to hear of your struggle with cancer. I have not had my yearly exam in 2 years. I'm on it now! Thanks for all the great music we've been blessed to have all these years. In those down times we all have as men when we wonder if we ever made a difference, please know you made a difference in mine. I'll be praying for you! ~ David Petete, Noble, Oklahoma

Dear Dan- May the sun shine on you each and every day as you go through this hard time.  You have inspired so many with your beautiful words and music. Take time for yourself to feel better and stronger each day....we will always be  here
to hear your music. We miss you. Take care, my friend.  Your  fan of 30+ years and forever ~ Linda

Hi Dan, I have been listening to your music for the last 30 years and have not been able to get you off of my mind for the last several weeks. I hope you are staying strong and getting better with every passing day. I would love to have an update on how you are doing lately. I know that God has a plan for all of us and if we can learn the lesson from all of our struggles we will be stronger people in the end. I hope that God's plan is to let us keep one of its most talented songwriters and musicians that we will ever know. Love and peace from one of your biggest fans. ~ Lynn from PA

Dan Fogelberg; I was listening to my favorite song, "Believe In Me", and every time that I listen to it, I am truly amazed at the beautiful music and incredible lyrics. My fiancée and I were fortunate enough to see you at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi and we felt as though you were actually singing to us. I wish you the best and I will pray for you. ~ Rick Andree

Dear Dan, For years, your heart has spoken to mine through your music and has helped to carry me through the many events of my life.   I hope now that my heart can speak to yours, from one cancer survivor to another. I trust that you have found, as I did, that this illness is a blessing. It gives you a slightly different perspective and allows you to prioritize the things in your life that truly matter. Most importantly, it is a catalyst to embrace each day from morning to night, and to say and do all the things we might normally put off  until 'tomorrow'. Each day becomes a gift to be opened, savored, and  
shared. As an artist, you already possess a finely-tuned perception of the precious nuances in life that most people miss. Cancer turns up the volume on that perception, and strings moments together like jewels- each separate and unique, but when combined, dazzling.

Music, poetry, and art, as you know, are all therapeutic. Please continue to create; not for us this time, but for your own healing and comfort. Know that there are many of us whom you have supported through your gift who now support you and are sending positive thoughts and energy your way. Thank you for all the joy your songs have brought to my life. ~ Lorraine Ulen, Clearwater, FL

For much of my life your music and lyrics have got me through, both good and bad times.  A few days ago I was traveling in New England and  heard one of your songs. While looking for lyrics to "Wysteria", I was saddened to find the
news of your illness. My best years with my father, were those after he was diagnosed  with prostate cancer after radical surgery he survived 8 years.  He is with  me every day in spirit more than he was in life. I know that you and your  family will find that same comfort knowing that positive thought are sent  to you, as your music has always been such a comfort and positive energy to others.

Dan,  Hope you are doing well. Once again I just want to thank you for compelling me to buy D-18 back in the late 70's. I strummed it for awhile and started picking every song you ever wrote. Eventually everyone that heard me play started playing your music or learned how to play guitar. I have become a accomplished player since then. I have a good ear and listened to you a lot. Couldn't believe myself when I learned to finger-pick "Leader of the Band" for the first time. It was all up-hill from then.  Thank you for all you have done for me -- biggest inspiration in my life, but most of all, thanks for the music you have given to my Mom. Turned 77 today and has beaten cancer. Listens to your music all the time. She doesn't even know what you look like...just in love with your music for the past 20 yrs. Wish she could have seen you live. I'm thinking about Mom a lot lately and you are part of her life now. Books and your music are her happiness.  I respect your privacy, but I sincerley hope you are doing well. God Bless

Giving us the gift of your beautiful ability with language and music to explore life, love, and loss has been joyful, comforting, and cathartic for me. Your songs open portals for memories hidden way back in my mind, and each song has its own personal meaning. I cannot repay the blessing your music has been to me, except with prayers for your well-being and happiness. Thank you so much.

Dear Dan,  You will always be our favorite performer.  We saw you every time you came to Humphrey's in San Diego.  We also saw you when you performed at Sea World.  Those are our favorite concerts of all time.  Your fans are such fine people, that we would get to the venue early just to hang out with the world's finest people.  We hope you are feeling well.  We can't wait to see you again in concert.  In the meantime, we enjoy your music on CD and concert DVD.  Let it shine, oh let it shine! Love ~  Lee and Eve Sigall

Dan, You will always be connected in my mind and heart with my brother Jeff, a missionary doctor in the wilds of Honduras. Certainly the life he lives now entails many struggles, much pain, and also many blessings.  But I think back to the days when he was walking through the lonely years of medical school, surgery residency, and naval service (payback for his schooling) and the agonizing waiting and preparation for this calling of his.  Your music meant a great deal to him during those years, and it did to me as well.  I was just a kid at the time--the last of our crew--living on our western Kentucky farm, missing my brother and other siblings who had already left home.   I received your album "The Innocent Age" as a gift right about that time and remember knowing that far away my brother was listening to it--he missing the bluffs and fields of our home and missing his family--while at home I too was listening to that music and missing him. And not only were we both listening, but also you and my brother were so very similar, such kindred spirits.  It was almost like listening to him sing, like listening to him voice the beauty and pain, the conflicts and questions within him.  Well, that sounds hokey, I'm sure.  But I'm a hokey person, I guess.  As silly-sounding as it might be, I want to thank you for what you have meant to me (and to my brother) over the years.  I didn't know about your cancer until today when I sat down to try to find a way to write you (I didn't know about your cancer--I simply had had you and your music fresh in my mind the past couple weeks and had an unaccountable urge to write to you).  Now that I know of it, I will pray for you (and Jean).  I pray that when you most need to feel the presence and love of Jesus--who has wept human tears along with us and who will one day wipe away all tears--you will find him close. ~ Sally M

Dan, I've been a fan of your music since I was in high school in Hawaii 25 years ago.  I have been to two concerts in my lifetime; both times I went to see you. I love your songs and the stories that you tell through them.  Every night, I sing lullabies to my kids.  One of their favorites is "Along the Road". It hit me pretty hard when I found out today about your having cancer.  I was out looking for lyrics for one of your songs to send to a friend who is going through a difficult divorce. I hope that our good wishes and prayers can help you through your hard times in the same way that your music has always helped us. ~ Blaine Tottori

I'd love to give you a big hug, and a huge slobbery kiss, for all the hours of delight you have given to me Dan (listening to your music I mean!!) Thinking of you often, much love to you ~ Pamela xxxx

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that will amaze you.  I am a cancer survivor.  God keep you in faith and love ~ Mark Andreas

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, My father was also diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  He was treated immediately with radioactive seed implants, after months of hormone injections.  It has been a slow road, but he is holding his own now.

My husband and I have followed you for many, many years.  In fact, I was pregnant with my 19 year old son when we went to one of your concerts at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island, NY.  We never missed a concert, every single year. We miss you, and hearing your beautiful voice and music.  We both wish you the best - God knows you gave millions of people your best for so many years. I know that you have probably been told that people are praying for you.  Believe them. None of us knows you, but we have events in our lives that you have participated in!  We played 'Longer' at our wedding, 'Leader of the Band' for our fathers - every song holds a meaning and touches our lives.

We wish you peace and strength, hope and promise, and that someone in your life can make you feel the way you've made so many people feel over all these years - comforted, loved, and happy. God Bless, and we hope that time will bring you better health. ~ Laura and Mike Capitano, Long Island, NY

Thinking of you, Dan. I hope with all my being that you are winning the battle. All my love.

Hey, I have no idea how you're doing Dan, but I hope it's well. You're one of my mom's favorite artists, so I grew up listening to you along with her. I have a lot of memories of listening to your songs with her. We even saw you in concert twice, although I wish I had been older for the experience. After a long hiatus I rediscovered the CDs and even cassettes and I still listen to them now in college. I love how evocative so many of your songs are.. "Leader of the Band" makes me tear up every time. Kudos. My mom is in the hospital right now with meningitis--she should be ok, but the only music that felt appropriate for right now is yours. Thank you for that and I hope you are doing well. ~ EMC

Dan and Jean, please know that my prayers are constantly with you.  Others have said so many wonderful things about you that I feel inadequate to do so.  But I truly love your music, your voice, your words.  You are an incredible man with many magnificent gifts:  your talent to write and sing music, your art, your love of nature, etc.  And many more we don't know about.  

I have never seen you in concert, so I pray that you will one day have the chance to sing in concert again if you want to.  I pray for your healing and easing of what you are going through now.  I insisted my husband have the PSA and DRE and he hasn't forgiven me yet, but I'm glad he did it.  Please remember that your many fans love you and pray for you.  If God wills, you will be healed. ~ Kathy in WV

Hi Dan. I struggled for the longest time at the keyboard here with the words that would just begin this message - let alone adequately expressing the gratitude for your work and what it has meant in my life. But that's why you are the wordsmith, the songwriter  - and I am the 50 year old medical products salesman in Kansas. I have always felt a kindred heart, connected somehow through the words of your artistry back to the "Twin Sons" days. What an awesome gift to have touched just one person so deeply, let alone the millions of your fans. I read your website every few months hoping to hear that you are back on the road. I last saw you at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City in 2002 - absolutely spiritual. I pray for your health. Thank you for the gifts and God for your talent. Best wishes always and for the best of health. ~ Chris Dahm

Dan I was stunned when I read about your cancer. It shows us that no one is immune from the day to day curves that this world and our lord throws at us. I pray for you to shark back from this and continue to help make this world a better place, before the human race truly does cross the finish line. I also would like to thank you for all the great music you have written throughout the years. it has helped me through tough times and good times alike.  I collect music and have been a collector since my early years of high school so I have your work on album and cd, replacing all the great stuff from my
album collection to the cd collection. My friends marvel at stuff I have. Along with southern rock and even c/w I have almost all your work. High Country Snows is awesome! Keep fighting as I know you will and put yourself in the arms of the Lord. He will truly take care of you & your family. I will keep praying  also.God Bless you Dan ~ Brian T. "Hawk" Haukereid

Dan, I too am a cancer survivor, so I understand a bit of what you're going through. I'm from Illinois, have lived in Peoria, play guitar, and have always loved your music.  You have impacted so many people with your music and leadership on environmental issues. Whatever the future holds you will always be loved.  Your music is part of the fabric of our lives.
Thank you for everything.  I'll remember you in my prayers. Take care ~ Craig

Dan, thank you for your music.  I have lived through my Grandfather, father-in-law, cousin and uncle having prostate cancer.  On March 18th of this year I lost my wife of 27 years to lung cancer.  Dan, I love your music and have been listening to it of the past 30 years. I went from records, to tapes, to CD's, and have loved every minute of it.  Dan, you and  your family are in my prayers and I wish you the best.  Please if you are ever in the Richmond Va area feel free to contact me.  Thanks for your music ~ Bill

There are no words that can express the joy your music has brought into my life. Nor can I ever explain to you just how many rough spots it got me through, or how every time I hear "Same Old Lang Syne" I think of a long ago romance that never fails to make me blush, or how much I wish I'd had your father after hearing "Leader of the Band," a song that never fails to reduce me to a blubbering mess. Much of the sadness and happiness your music reflects mirrors my own life. Highs and lows. Lows and highs. Thank you for every note, Dan. May your recovery be successful; may your life be filled
with the same joy and happiness you've brought to others. ~ PH

My prayers go out to you, Dan. I too have had prostate difficulties throughout life, although no incidents have been diagnosed as cancer. I'm not sure why I'm even sending an e-mail, but my heart spoke to me (after listening to your music for over 30 years) to contact you. Thank you for the beautiful music and may God bless you and yours through life everlasting. ~ Bill Maroe

I can only say my thoughts, prayers and good wishes are with you and your family. I lost my sister 8 days ago to colon cancer. We all knew Mom had it 18 years ago, but it couldn't happen to us, so no one was tested.  Then this year, I got sick and had a colonoscopy - all was clear.  My oldest sister got sick with what they thought was the flu, and within a week she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.  I can't stress enough the importance of testing.  No, it's not fun, but neither is the treatment and the fears of the treatment.

Dan, keep your chin up and enjoy every single moment.  My sister left behind two children, three grandchildren, my parents (Mom is in an Alzheimer's unit), and my other sister and I.  I have reached for the phone many times to check up on her, but she's not there.  I long to hear her voice just one more time.  Thank you for sharing your voice.  Over the many years of my life, you have put into words how I feel. God bless you all, and keep you safe.  May you heal from this terrible disease and remember all who love you and support you. ~ tj

Dan and Family, I am sending positive thoughts and loving prayers to you. I am only one among the millions who love and admire your work. When my husband and I got married in 1984, we chose  "Longer" as one of our wedding songs.
Thank you for all you have given us through your lyrics and melodies. Stay Strong for Each Other! ~ Mary

Dan, I took your advice and had a prostate exam -all good. My thoughts and prayers and whatever other karmic positive things I can send your way are with you.Your music has touched me deeply throughout different phases of my life. (I sent the lyrics to "Leader Of The Band" for a Christmas card to my Dad one year...) and have performed many of your well crafted songs as an acoustic duo. Godspeed. You are a light in this world. ~ David Lee

Dan, I would like you to know that I have been a tremendous fan of yours for years. I was very sorry and saddened to hear of your bout with prostate cancer. I will keep you in my prayers. I sincerely hope that you can be cured. On a happier note, I recently purchased your album, The Very best of  Dan Fogelberg. I love it and listen to it almost daily. May God bless you always and give my regards to your wife Jean. Sincerely ~ Richard Morgana

My husband and I wanted our wedding dance song to be "Longer" but it was so new our band didn't know it. We raised our kids listenning to your music. You are such a great talent.  I pray that you will recover and make more generations happy with your music.  I worked in retail and I had a manager who played flute.  She loved your music with Tim Weisberg.
 I pray that you will recover and that I can see you one more time with my children in concert.  I can't begin to tell you how much I listen to you on a daily basis. I will continue to pray for you.  God be with you.

Hi Dan.  I had not heard any news reports on how you were doing so checked for a website.  You were one of my first "favorite" singers (and crushes!) as I was going through Junior High.  Thanks so much for the music!  I heard "Run for the Roses" on the radio a couple days ago and couldn't help but tear up.  Your songs are beyond wonderful.  My thoughts & prayers to you and your family during this struggle. ~  Amy

I'm sure you hear how much pleasure your music gives so many, and it is true. We have seen you perform dozens of times over the years, but your music meant the most to us in May of 1982, when our newborn son was struggling valiantly for survival in the neonatal intensive care unit of the UC Davis Medical Center.  In addition to the most wonderful physicians and staff, we had a daily stream of "Run for the Roses" inspiring our little colt to fight for 'the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance."  I am happy to say that twenty-five years later, he is still at UC Davis - he will graduate from Law School there in a couple of years.  Thank you Dan, and God bless you in your own Run for the Roses. ~ Steve and Kathy Ramos; and Andrew