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| March 1-11 |
 Dan:
I wanted to send you this message to wish nothing but the best as you
continue your treatments. I am from Galesburg, Illinois and I have
listened and seen you over the years perform while living in Houston,
Texas. You are my hero and inspiration as far as music is concerned. I
hope and pray for you that you will have complete recovery fromprostate cancer and that we will all be able to enjoy your live performances down the road. Until then my friend, continued good health and positive spiritual strength. God will get you through this! Sincerely ~ Robert D. Johnson Thank you for educating people about prostate cancer. My father was diagnosed a few years ago. Fortunately, he was diagnosed in the early stage and is doing very well. I hope and pray people listen to your message.
I have been a fan of yours since I was in high school. "Part of the Plan" was the song our class sang at graduation in 1976. We had to fight the faculty to have that as "our" song and not sing some of the lyrics. (It is Catholic girls prep school so that is understandable.) I cried when I played it on your website.
I am so happy that you are doing well. Your music has been a wonderful part of my life....but I still want more.
Prayers and good thoughts. Dan, I've been a fan of yours since your career started. And you've
brought me through many tragic and heartbreaking times of my life. When
you played Red Rocks - I was there - perhaps the oldest fan in the crowd.
"Seeing you again " brought me thru the death of my husband at 52 . I
must have played it a million times. You played Fiddlers Green - I was
there. I moved to California - you played House of Blues - I just sat
there and absorbed the music. You have brought so much joy into my life,
I felt you were my son.
In fact he looks a lot like you. So I wish you all the blessing of
God in your life. May He hold you safely in the palm of His hand ~ jean m pait Hi Dan, I remember the first time I ever heard you--back in 1973; I was 17 and a
young "intellectual"
with lofty ideals and a passion for living. It was in the midst of the
post-hippie era, and I believed that connections with those like-minded who were
willing to go out on a limb and work hard to achieve their idealist dreams
could actually change the world. As seamless as it may appear, maybe we did, or
at least maybe we bought some time over the years. This is what I admire you
for most. I don't think that you actually intended to be an icon....now, you
would probably say you didn't, but you were. And I appreciate that. But, it
was much more than that. I miss you, and I will always love you. I think of you
so often...wondering how you are and wanting you to know how much I care for
you. Don't ever forget that. I will be 50 in two weeks. It's hard to
believe. I am still challenging and dreaming, even though I have determined that the
younger generation will have to take that burden soon and leave me to the
beach and art. I wish that I could have actually had the opportunity to talk
with you and see you at the same time! Perhaps one day I will.
Till we meet again...love and faith ~
Gayle Garner You have touched so many lives with your lyrics and you are an incomparable
artist, poet and wonderful soul put here in this earth to give musical pleasure
to those who listen to your music. Your music has carried so many people through
many difficult times and your music is timeless. I have only seen you in concert once in Birmingham, AL some years ago but I will never forget that you commanded the stage and captured me and your audience. I stand in awe of your awesome, God given talents. My prayers are with you and Jean and my wish is that your recovery will be fast and complete. Thank you for bringing your music to this world. ~
Shirley Dan,
What can one say to someone who touches one's heart, mind and soul? Thanks, and be well. ~
Randy Anzalone, Houston, Texas Dan, I still remember getting goose bumps, and with tears in my eyes, having to pinch myself when I heard you for the first time in concert many years ago. That memory will always be there and could NEVER be duplicated by any other artist. You are SPECIAL, not only to me and your fans, but to GOD. Keep HIM at the top, pray often, He is LISTENING. My prayer is for complete recovery that only He can accomplish, so that you may have the STRENGTH and PASSION to return to the stage, just you and your guitar, to feel the MAGIC once again. In CHRIST ~ Susan (Lincoln, NE) Dan . I was attending GA Southern College (now University) in the fall of 1974
in Statesboro , GA. A friend in the apartment complex asked me if I wanted to hear the best album in the world. I said yes and asked who it was . He said , ' Dan Fogelberg ." I was a bit baffled and repled that I wanted to hear it but that I had never heard of the guy! The album was Home Free and my friend was right . I had never listened to music that moved me like that album did. I couldn't play it enough. Then came Souvenirs, Captured Angel, Nether Lands , and ... you know the rest . It was almost as if you were writing a sound track for my young adult life . I cannot tell you how many times I turned to you and your music for comfort, encouragement, peace, and or just plain joy. The first time I saw you perform was at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in 1976. My hometown was about 2 ½ hrs. away. There were two back to back concerts that I wanted to attend . Peter Frampton and you. My parents would only allow me to drive to one - I chose yours. It was an incredible experience ; I remember that during the acoustic set that girls were literally crying in their seats. As all of us grew up through the years, you did, too. Not so much crying anymore but a great mutual admiration society of performer and life-long fans. Now I am a teacher looking at 29 years of service . I hope this generation will have a DF to sing them through their lives .I have held you in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your illness . It is wonderful to hear that you are progressing well. Bless those who have loved you and supported you on this journey . May each day be a better one than the previous . You are greatly loved by so many. May God continue to bless you and yours. ~ Debbie Joiner Dan,
Just wanted to pass along a realization. I have always been a fan of
your music, and like many others, feel that your music has had an impact
on my life. What I didn't realize until today, was that although I miss
seeing you in concert, It's not the music I miss. It's knowing that this
beautiful person is sharing a day of my life with me. I miss the person
that you are, not just the music that you make. You have a soothing
spirit that is wonderful to be around, and I appreciate all that you've
done to share it. Please work hard to take care of yourself and your
family, and know that you're in our prayers. ~
Chris Shafer Dan: Terry Hummel here, former Publisher of Rolling Stone magazine. We've
never
met, but share a common friend in Michael Strickland whose Bandit Lites
worked with you for many years. I first learned of your illness from
Irving
Azoff, while sitting in has office with Michael shortly before you made
your
public announcement. Of course, we are all at the age now where life
changes
are occurring with people we know and love, and I have to tell you that
even
though we have never met in person, I completely understand why your
fans
really do feel like they know you personally. Your music has so deeply
and
profoundly touched their lives, in ways that only your loved ones usually can, that your fans really do feel like you are a close friend. That is how I felt when I heard the news of your illness, and I should have sent you this note then, because I am one of those fans. Perhaps the story I am about to share now will make you smile. The first seeds for my future career in music were planted back in the mid-70's when I booked concerts for the student union at Davidson College (NC). When your second album "Souvenirs" was released in 1974, I became a huge fan and tried desperately to book you at Davidson. Unfortunately for us but happily for you, your career exploded with the release of this album and we were simply not big enough to book you, as our largest venue only seated 1200 people back then. As fate would have it, however, I met and instantly fell in love with my future wife Maureen that New Year's Eve 1974, while home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on a break for the winter holiday. The story of our seemingly chance encounter on Ft. Lauderdale beach earlier that day is good one, and proved to be anything but chance with a good dose of cosmic synergy and predestination ---and even a group of Hare Krishnas thrown in, for good measure! However, I will save that story for later, as it was you who sealed our fate much later that night. You see, we went to a New Year's Eve party at a friend's house that night, but huddled off in a corner, talking non-stop, completely smitten. Some time long after midnight, we took a drive up A1A along the beach in my brother's borrowed El Camino, and it suddenly hit both of us: I would be heading back to college in NC in only a few short days, leaving Maureen behind in Florida with 750 miles between us. We both stopped talking and, in the silence, I turned on the FM radio, to old WSHE (which was a great AOR station back then). Of course, you know what was playing. "Part of the Plan". It is such an incredibly beautiful song in its own right, and a smash hit that I know millions of people love, but I have to tell you that at that instant it became our song. My wife, with whom I will so gratefully mark 30 years of marriage this coming June, used to tell me that she hated when we would have to part ways at the end of my college breaks, and I would say, ".just go listen to Part of the Plan". Now, three decades later, no matter where we are, when we hear that song we both still get goose bumps, and with deepest gratitude share a knowing glance --- because, we know there truly was a plan, and it started on New Years Eve 1974, in an old El Camino, with Dan Fogelberg singing to us on the radio. It doesn't get any better than that. Dan, Maureen and I both were heartened to read your note last Fall of progress made (or at least progression slowed) in your battle against prostate cancer. We truly hope that the love and support of your family and friends, and millions of fans like us to whom your music has meant so much, will help you continue to fight the good fight and beat that terrible disease. Thanks for sharing your story with the men of our generation, as well, as your admonishment to get tested surely will save countless lives. Be well, old friend, and know that we are thinking about you and are so grateful to you for sharing so freely with all of us. ~ *Terry* Dan, shortly after I learned of your battle with cancer we discovered that my
son had Leukemia. So our families have probably gone through very similar times
in the past couple of years. Your strength in the battle of cancer is such a
key. I am rolling into my 48th birthday in a couple of months and I will make
sure I get the necessary tests done. When I asked my doctor recently about those
tests he said I shouldn't worry about it til I turned 50. I sent out a holiday
letter with a story about my son and I'd like to share it here. Many times in my life I've heard other people asked who their hero was. I have never been asked that question. I've always wondered what I would say. A lot of responses you hear are athletes, musicians, political activists and especially parents. As many of you know, my 7 year old son Jackson was diagnosed with Leukemia in October 2004. He started intense chemo treatments immediately and our family was in for a very tough year. The intense chemo ended in June and by the middle of July Jackson was starting to grow his hair back and looking more like a normal kid. He played Baseball and Soccer last summer. Due to the treatments he had lost his hair, a lot of weight and muscle tone. He was a fraction of the little active boy he had been, but he played with twice the heart. Jackson's first baseball game was on a hot summer day in June, with high humidity and the temperature in the 90's, in May he spent most of the month in the hospital. I remember wishing that it could have been a little cooler. His first time up to bat he strikes out, on his next at bat he hits a slow roller toward the third base line and takes off running to first base. You could just see the determination on his face as he was running; he beats the throw to first base. But the ump calls a foul ball, he says the ball hit Jackson's foot in the batters box. (I didn't think so and Jax said it didn't). But I didn't say anything to the ump, I just told him to go bat again (I was coaching 1st base). So he goes back and hits the ball to almost the exact some place only this time he is a little slower getting to first, the previous run down to the base really took a lot out of him. But he keeps running as hard as his muscle depleted and chemo filled body would allow him to go. He is safe by split second. Later while he was playing the outfield I see him bend over and vomit. Being a concerned coach and parent, I ask him if he is OK. He says, "Yes, I feel a lot better now." Now if I'm ever asked "Who is your hero?" I have an answer** I finally found my HERO that day. You're in my prayers! ~ Tim Dear Dan, I am praying for you. I just found out yesterday about your illness and wanted to join your well wishers to include my heartfelt words. Like so many others whose lives you’ve touched, I am holding you in my prayers. You’ve been a part of my life since, as young girl, my parents fulfilled my Christmas wish with The Innocent Age. While my friends were listening to Madonna and Wham, I was off in my solitude steeping myself in your soulful words—and drawing. Such inspiration remained with me as I grew up, becoming an artist, and always having one of your songs in my head. As a high school senior, I made a charcoal drawing that was inspired by the words to "Nexus", and in a poetry class, I chose "The Reach" to recite aloud, simply because it moved me so much. Cancer has touched my life more than once, and Hodgkins Lymphoma took away my 39-year-old husband in 2001. Your outdoor concert in our hometown had been one of our first dates. You, alone on stage with your guitar and piano, the perfect summer air and even a shooting star; memories I will hold forever. "Longer" was played at our wedding, and it was the one thing I could focus on insisting we have at his funeral. All else was a blur. Now I am struggling to make a living as a painter, remarried and still, in fact more than ever, drawing inspiration from my favorite music—yours. My husband, a fellow artist (photographer) enjoys surprising me with your c.d.’s. I look forward to unwrapping the magic and true masterpiece of each one. My latest gift was Greetings from the West. Though we’ve never met, I feel, as silly as it may sound, as though we are the closest of friends—you have been a part of my life for so long. I believe in prayer and you, Dan, your wife, and your total health are now a permanent addition to mine. So here is love from a stranger that might touch a little place inside you, in return for all you have given me. Love and prayers ~ Jennifer Jennings Hi Dan, I have been a fan of yours for many years, ever since I first heard "Longer" from your Phoenix record. I am 49 and will always refer to a CD
as a record. The Innocent Age is one of my all time favorite albums, but this isn't about your incredible talent as a song writer, but about you
as a person, an individual, just another member of the human race. Being
almost 50 myself I sometimes think of my pending exam I will have to
endure, but as you mention on your Home Page it can save your life.
In closing, I just want to add this one sentence, from one person to
another.
I wish you well, happiness, longevity and joy in your life and I have
added you to my thoughts. ~David Schneider You are a treasure. I wanted to let you know you are in prayers all over the world. Take care. God Bless. ~ Annette Your health is in my prayers and you're wished a full recovery...Nothing would
be better than to hear you're on tour, spreading that wonderful music you
sing so well!! Get well VERY soon.. ~ sheila Dan,
I've loved your music since the mid-seventies and have played your albums
and CD's all along. As a guitar player myself I know you have more talent
in your little finger than I have
in my whole body. Thanks for the great music. I hope to see you again in
concert someday. I remember about 18 years ago seeing you at the Pacific
Ampitheater in Costa Mesa, CA.
My wife was pregnant with our first son and during a drum solo the baby was
kicking in time with the drums. He turned out to be a guitar player too.
I'm very glad to see you are doing better. God answers prayer. Put your
faith in Him. The greatest joy I have found in music is writing and playing
for God. I have often though how awesome
it would be to see you writing and performing Christian music because of your poetic use of lyrics. I pray that God heals you completely and that
someday we'll see you again on stage.
God Bless. ~ John and Debbie Saras, CA. Dan-
Your gifts and your messages have obviously touched millions of people and
most importantly brought happiness and joy to their lives. How many world
leaders could make such a claim? Whatever the reason we are here and whatever
spiritual being exists and /or guides us, we, as fellow humans have the unlimited
ability to help each other and make each other laugh, smile and even cry. You
are blessed with a gift to reach across generations with your music. I hope that
you have truly come to appreciate the ripples of love and joy you have
created over the past 30+ years and know that we are looking forward to decades more
of your caring melodies and insights. I look forward to standing and cryng
with thanks when you next take the stage be it this year or whenever. You have
reached all the high notes, strummed the right chords and sat before the piano.
Your next chapter is to show that we can do much to prevent and if necessary
beat back this awful diease and regain our lives. Draw strength from the love
your friends and fans alike are sending out.
Here's to many farewell tours, including at least one I take my grandchildren
to see. By the way my oldest daughter is 15 so your better be prepared to
stay strong for quite a while. ~
Jill and Doug F (Los Angels) I met you, Dan, in Centennial park in Nashville somewhere around '72. I
have followed your career and played many of your songs in bars and at parties over these
many years, and appreciate the great contribution you have made to my life and my
happiness. I am still writing songs and painting pictures, my lifes work, even though I
just get by. So best wishes to you and hoping our paths cross again some day. ~ Dan,
Murfreesboro, TN My husband & I are fans of your music. Your letter touched me b/c we share
similarities in life. I too am living with cancer, I have a very rare cancer
that has spread to my liver. I choose to live with it and aggressively treat
it and not let it defeat me. But I noticed we also share a birthday, mine is
Aug. 13, 1958. I just wanted to let you know that you are an inspiration to
many, and your letter encouraging men to be aware and have tests and
examinations may save their lives. I've been telling my husband the same thing, but it
goes in one ear and out the other, however coming from someone like you, he
may listen. Enjoy life, family and stop and smell the roses. And stay
proactive with your health. We were looking forward to coming to a concert, as I've
never been to one but my husband has and he said it is the BEST one he's ever
been too. But we totally understand. God Bless. ~
Jeanette & James Hood Dear Dan,
I want to send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Thank you for
your music. Your music has served as a source of comfort and healing for me. ~ Janet Martin Dear Dan, I guess I am more than a little behind the times in finding out about your
illness. I sincerely wish you the best with a speedy and full recovery. I
was hoping to find you in concert somewhere, but alas instead you are
dealing with your own personal battle.
I wanted to let you know how much your music has meant to my wife and I over
the years. We married 21 years ago this spring and your "Longer" was "our song". We had it at our wedding reception as it was what we listened to
when we drove around in my 76 TransAm at the time. I still have both the car
and the 8 track tape we listened to back then, and we still go out and
reminisce all these years and 4 kids later. Later in life where I am now, I find myself lingering on the "Leader of the Band" as it speaks so well to me of my relationship with my father even though he was not a band leader. I did try following his career path and find myself woefully inadequate in comparison. I wish you well and will hope that you are going to be touring again someday soon. I will definitely be there if and when you start touring again. Again, my heartfelt thanks for your dedication to your music and putting it out there for so many like myself to relate to. A musician's life is not an easy one and I admire greatly anyone who can write and play like yourself. Be well - Your friend always ~ Dwight L. Gray Okay, so I grew up on your music *I'm only 30* but just recently found all
the albums that were my father and started listening to them again
*which I ADORE* since it reminds me of him. I made a trip to
your website and read your information about your cancer. I just
wanted to tell you, you are in my prayers and your family also. My
father died of prostate cancer in 1996 (one of those didn't catch it in
time deals) But anyway you're in my prayer and just have faith.. ~
Vixi Shaw,
Jackson, Mississippi My husband and I have followed your concerts and your music for years!
Our prayers and best wishes go out to you ALWAYS! ~ The Shugarmans Hi Dan,
I just heard of your situation just moments ago. I was visiting the Martin website and noticed they made a Dan Fogelberg Signature edition. I quickly searched and searched to find out if they were still available and to my disappointment they are not. Then I found out about you and prostate cancer. Well, my friend, I hope this message finds you well. You have been one of my most favorite performers and songwriters. I have been playing your songs in clubs since 1983. My first open mike in Troy, NY, I sang "Leader of the Band." --the first song I ever performed in public. My career continued for some years singing in clubs, recording studios and continuing to perform many of your songs. My all time favorite song you wrote is "The Reach". I sang it in a night club in Maine back in "89" and the fans loved it. It brought chills to me that night. I heard you perform in Albany, NY soon after that and I could not believe what you said. You said you were now going to perform one of your favorite songs...."The Reach". I nearly cried. I must tell you Dan....I sang so many of your songs to many of my former girl friends and they fell in love with you thru me. Good work Dan. As a matter of fact just last week the women I was with that night in Maine called me to tell me she just heard a Dan Fogelberg song and thought of me....then she called. I want you to know that I recently moved from upstate NY to a place called Ojai, CA just inland from Santa Barbara, CA. My music career is temporarily on hold as I am studying Chinese Medicine here in Santa Barbara. I have been involved with Medical QiGong healing and the energetic healing arts for the past 15 years. I am extending to you all the healing power and knowledge that I have accumulated. Its a pleasure to assist you in any way to help you not only get thru your cancer but to maintain a cancer free existence after recovery. It has been a passion for me studying the great healers that are on our planet today. Dan....in my book you're the man. Be well.....I hope to see you again soon. ~ David Fitch Dan, I am a longtime fan who has been away from your music for too long. I recently heard you on my XM radio and was reminded of how much I loved and missed your music. When I got home I immediately went on-line to your website. I am very glad to read that you are still recovering from PC. The last time I saw you in concert was in the mid eighties outside Birmingham, Al. at the Oak Mountain amphitheatre. It was a great show! Your music has meant a tremendous amount to me over the years. I always find your music to be heart-chakra music. The passion of your voice carries the melodies and the truth and sincerity of the lyrics are like arrows that easily penetrate straight into my heart. These songs open me up spiritually/emotionally when I am held captive by the tyranny of my logical unfeeling mind. (And, right now, I really need them back in my life.) They also have such a captivating bitter-sweet quality of longing to be reunited with the beloved. In my experience, there is something amazingly exquisite about true love lost and that longing to be reunited. A couple of years ago, after yet another lost love and broken heart, I did my usual soul searching and questioning about the nature of love and why I always had to look for it in a woman. But this time I discovered something that I am still learning to fully understand. And that is the secret that what I/we all are really looking for is, GOD. (GOD being the source of LOVE infinte). And that person we fall in love with is just a key to that place in ourselves where LOVE originates, where GOD is. Anyway, I wish you and your beloved wife all of the best. Thanks again for your contributions to make life more bearable and more enjoyable.
Much love ~
John Heine,
Birmingham,Al I have been a life-long fan of Dan Fogelberg. I have been playing the
guitar since I was 8 and now am 44. I began playing guitar seriously when I
first heard the Phoenix album. The Phoenix album inspired me to become more
with the instrument.
I have every album Dan has ever released. I am a complete fan and will
always hold him as the person that inspired me in my music. I wish him the
best and hope he is around for years to come. My one regret is that I have
never seen him perform live, which of course would be a dream come true!! ~
Mark Moore, Lexington KY Dan,
We're so happy to see that you're pulling through. You have been
blessed with a loving and supportive partner. As you know, there is
still so much left to do here on Earth.
My wife and children now adore your work beside me. We think of you
often and pray for your continued recovery.
Love and Further Blessings ~ Wayne Q and Family, Keene NH Hi Dan,
I love your music and saw one of your last concerts on television just before your prostate cancer was announced. I have googled your name from time to time to see how you were doing. I too was down the cancer road over eleven years ago and know how it can focus your creativity and make every day very precious. I am facing this scary monster again as my original cancer has spread. I don't have a great prognosis but I am a very determined person who loves life and hopefully will endure again. I was encouraged by your strength of character and wish you the very best. Sometimes I think we can will ourselves to heal our bodies or at least slow down the cancer.
With all good thoughts and wishes for you ~
Barbara Lang I have loved you for the last 35 years of my life. I can't tell you what your music has meant to me through the years, but I can tell you that you have a very special place in my heart. My thoughts are my prayers for you. With love and gratitude ~ Viveca Jones Kingsport, TennesseeHello Dan. I am 50 years old today. For more than half of my life I've been
influenced by your music. Today I had hoped to find you performing somewhere
nearby in the near future. Instead I learned of your cancer. Now you have
influenced my life in a totally different manner. I'll have that examination!
Thank you for providing your art. It was there for me in the lonely times,
the joyous times, and the times when I didn't know what to feel. Thank you for
sharing this private part of your life with the world. I hope it will make a
difference, one man at a time. Dan F. -
This is pretty weird for me because I have never written to anyone like
this over the internet - chat rooms, etc. I mean. I am 47 and a
teacher. I am on vacation an I have some time tonight to play with my
computer. I seemed to recall hearing you had cancer and I seemed to
block it out or something. You see, both of my parents have died of
cancer - my father died of prostate cancer. I am tired of cancer . It
seems to take the lives of so many people that I have cared about. I
have loved your music - especially your lyrics - my whole life. I have
seen you in concert several times. You probably have heard this before
- but I consider you someone close to my heart - like family because I
have listened to you so many times in my life. Be close to your loved
ones and be true to yourself. Don't worry about your fans - like me
-you have already given us so much of tourself. I have 3 kids and am
now struggling with telling my family that I may have breast cancer. My
mother died of breast cancer two years ago. I am not afraid of cancer
because I realize that there is nothing I can do about it. It is a
condition. Be strong. ~
Claudia Dan, Thank you for your music. It helped me in my darkest years and my depression. You truly are an angel sent from heaven that helped me though your music. I wish you the best You will always be in my heart and prayers. ~ Callie- Lee Dan and Jean, just another prayer for your good health and the health of your family. I
have just about every cd you have made and even had my start at Bubbies and
Zadies and The Red Herring back in the mid to late 70's. So be
well, brother, and know that another poet/painter/song writer thinks of you
and plays your tunes and discusses the effect you've had on our lives with
friends and my little brother. God Bless You. ~ Randy Your music, voice, words, guitar - have touched my heart over many years. I
was just thinking of you the other night and wondering what you've been up
to and now have learned you have dealt with prostate cancer...seems you are
fighting it and good for you....helping others to get proactive. This is
off the wall, but I met your mom one time. (I am a PEO member). Boy she was
so proud of you. Just bursting and beaming when I said how much I loved
your music. Thought you should hear this. Keep up - enjoy all the
appreciation. ~
Barb Walik in Tucson Dan,
I am 23 years of age and I have grown up on your music. You are a great
inspiration. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many things
to ask you and your music and the reasons for them. I wish you nothing
but the best! ~
Jamie Stechnij Oh my gosh, I just read the news and your letter on the DanFogelberg.com
website. I am so very sorry that you and your wife are having to go through this. I listened to your music when I was in my late teens and early twenties (which was 2 decades ago!) And, something recently drew me back to listening to you again. Now, I know what it was. I think there are lots of forces at work in our lives and all the love and prayers that have been going out to you and for you must have somehow reverberated into my own ears, thoughts or subconscious. I will also be thinking of and praying for you. You are such a brilliant and talented person and have given much of yourself to enhance and enlighten the lives of others. May it come back to you tenfold at the time when you must need it most.
Hang in there and also know and remember that many others are pulling for you. ~
Toni Smith Dear Dan,
I was searching the web for current news regarding your career only to learn of your cancer. Suffice it to say my heart reaches out to you with all the well wishes possible.
As an ardent fan for oh so many years your music has taken me to places other artists could not. In times of sadness, heartbreak, pain, love, joy and happiness it brought me a gentle peace of mind that took me to a place of supreme comfort.
At this moment I am waiting for the results of a recent prostate biopsy having learned a few months earlier that my PSA level has been increasing over the past few years. I only hope that no matter what the outcome I have your strength and resolve to carry on the way you have. I too encourage all men over 50 to get their PSA level checked annually along with a DRE.
Yours most sincerely ~
Olaf Plotzke, London, Ontario, Canada Dear Dan and Jean;
I've sent many messages to express my wishes for your full recovery and here's another thought. While I was replying to a professor's "thought for the day" in my online class, I thought of "Icarus Ascending". I still listen to that one all of the time. Thus, I thought of your song to interpret the thought. The thought for the day was:
I have listened to the realm of the Spirit. I have heard my own soul's voice, and I have remembered that love is the complete and unifying thread of existence. --Mary Casey In other words, Let your faith be your strength and "your love be your guiding star". I'm not sure if I interpreted her quote correctly, but after hearing your lyrics and looking at the quote, I responded that we must look within our heart and soul and our love will be the driving force in the journey of life. ~ Cindy Fabian Dan: Like so many of the folks who have written here to express the multitude of
ways
your music has touched their lives, I too have always found great comfort and happiness
in the purity of your song. You have given the world a magical gift and I pray for your
full recovery so future generations of Dan Fogelberg fans will not only have the chance to know your work from the last 30 years, but from this day and well beyond. Thank you for the inspiration. ~ Jay U. God bless you for all you do...not only for fighting the good fight...but for
raising awareness. Sending positive thoughts your way.
Your Friend and Longtime fan ~
Karen Hi, my name is Alice Fleming. I have been a fan of yours since I was 15 years old (1980). I wish you and your family the best always. Dear Dan,
My husband and I have been fans for years. We have reacquainted ourselves
with your work and several months ago went to your web site.
We were saddened to hear that you are battling prostate cancer. Paul was
diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was about your age. However, we
took
it to our Lord and he was healed. He also had a healing of thyroid cancer
recently. Several doctors were 'saved' through his miracles.
Ten years ago, I had an advanced case of breast cancer but with prayer and
help from doctors that believed they could beat the beast that was
accomplished.
You have been in our prayers for several months and will continue to be.
Let us leave with a prayer.
Dear Heavenly Father...You have said only to ask and believe and it shall
be so. You also said that by His stripes we are healed.
We thank you that you sent your son, Jesus, so we may be saved both body
and soul. Lord, we stand on your word and hold fast to the promise in
Your Word, Jesus. We thank You in Jesus' name. Amen.
Our love and prayers to you....we have adopted your song 'Longer' as
'ours'.
Thanks for looking at that sky and pulling those words into a sweet love
song.~
Paul & Paula Shene For some reason these past few days, I have had Dan Fogelberg in my head--after a few years hiatus from your music (don't know the reason for THAT; dumb
streak I guess). I just went to Amazon and bought The Innocent Age because I
couldn't find my copy. That "album" is one of my all time favorites.
So today I searched the internet and lo and behold found your website. I
was at work, so I couldn't look too long, so here I am back online at 9:30 pm at
your website again. I opened the page and was struck by how gorgeous you
still are---I believe you get better with age, my friend (sorry Mrs. F, but I
just had to say that).And imagine my dismay when I read about your bout
with Prostate cancer. I'm SO pleased to hear you're doing well. You really do
look great.I went to a concert of yours in Portland Maine the last time you were there and it was one of my favorite concerts of all time--even though you were almost a speck on the stage from where I sat, I gloried in hearing your music personally, instead of from my stereo. As I said, I don't know why I've not listened to you in quite some time---been into the Blues lately and my tastes change, but I have to tell you; about a month ago, as I was heading for dinner with friends at a local pub, my all time favorite song "The Reach" came on (KISS 94). Everyone went into the restaurant, and I JUST COULD NOT LEAVE MY CAR WITHOUT LISTENING TO THAT SONG. I was a little depressed that day, and when I heard that song, it lifted my spirits. IT DID. It SO reminds me of our beautiful coast, and it puts me back to the days when I would be driving along Ocean Drive in Bar Harbor with that song playing over and over on my cd player. It's SUCH a beautiful song. So anyway, I just had to write and tell you what your music has meant to me. I think I have the first 8 albums each one better than the next, but I think around High Country Snows is when I stopped buying because it was a little too country for me (sorry). But, all of the love songs you created and sang..........oh, I just can't tell you.I think I've gone back into my Dan Fogelberg "craze" again, and I feel home. I hope and pray you continue to get and stay healthy--I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Thanks again for being such a gifted, talented (not to mention cute ) human being. And one of your songs will best describe your fight with cancer---"Like a Phoenix, I have risen from the flames.." ~ Teresa Hallsworth I thank you & your music for carrying me through the most difficult times in my life.I hope that you know that I have felt God through your songs,and he will help you touch others the way you have touched myself and my children. You're in my prayers,and thankyou for touching our lives..God does put angels on earth to help us, if I never know you, you have changed my family's life. I know God will protect and comfort you,the way your music has for me.~ Kim, Amber & Dante Dan, I have been praying for you since I heard of your battle.
I know in my heart that you have a lot of words and music to share, once this medical situation is under (a manageable),control. Until then, draw your strength from the Lord, and enjoy every day you have here on Earth. I look forward to seeing you in Toledo when you venture out to play again. I have seen several of your concerts and have enjoyed every one of them. I appreciate your music, lyrics, and vocabulary in your songs.
I wish you well and I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless you ~ Duane Leonard Dan, Glad to read you on doing so well. My wife just received the results of her
PET/CAT scan and she is now in remission after to a long fight with breast cancer. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Regards. Dear Dan and Jean,
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you for sharing your music
and talents with the world. Your music is well loved in my family. The
other day, while driving in the car with my nine year old daughter, she
was sitting in the back seat very quietly listening to your song "Leader of
the Band." Being quiet is not her strong point. When the song ended she
sat and pondered for awhile then said; "Mom what does that song mean?" I
told her it was a song written for your father and how much he meant to
you in your life and you were thanking him for your gift of music. She
replied, "I really like that song." I asked why. She said because it is a
song about family and how we love each other and help each other. Then,
at the top of her lungs she started singing "Leader of the Band." She
stopped singing for a second and said ' That's Dan Fogelberg. Right Mom?" Your music has touched another generation.Your music and artistry has touched my life and helped me get through some hard times and helped me celebrate the good times too. So, I hope that you and Jean are celebrating the good times now! I wish you the best in your recovery and fight against cancer. My familiy's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time of your life. Sincerely ~ Stephanie Fields, Westmoreland, NH Dan -
I am so sorry to hear of your cancer...but am delighted and encouraged to hear how you and your wife are dealing with it. I applaud you both.
I found out a couple years ago that I have MS...but am doing well. Better news is I found out not long after my diagnosis that I can sing!!! Who knew??? lol
So, with a hardship has come a blessing. And yes, I DO sing some of your songs....happily and gratefully, as I've been a fan of yours for almost 30 years. (Dear Lord....when did I get this OLD????) My best to you...am sending good energy your way along with all my prayers for your full and complete remission.
Warmly ~
Kerri Renz |
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