Dear Dan and Family - Just wanted to take a moment to let you know you are in our prayers. We'll light a candle for you tomorrow at our chapel.  Hope all is going better. We miss you and would LOVE TO SEE YOU AGAIN. No pressure though. I've seen many of your concerts. You're amazing.. With our love and prayers, always a fan ~ Diana  

Dan, I cannot say how much the impact of your music has made on my life. I am a musician (sort of) and write songs and play mostly at church but your music is always in the back of my mind. Since the first time I heard you sing I have listened in awe as you wove your tales of life to the world. Your talent for sending messages in both prose and music is a beacon to the world and I wanted to tell you just how much I appreciate the effort you put into the music.

I want you to know that I prayed for you today. I believe that when we know that people pray for us it makes a difference. I hope that God fills you with a spirit that will let your attitude and contact with this world soar to new heights. Like the line in “Jerry McGuire”, “You complete me” with your music. I have never been so affected by another artist. Keep the faith
and I will continue to have good thoughts for you. ~ Philip Duncan, The Woodlands, TX

Dan...I have been a fan of your music it seems forever. Just sending my prayers for you and your family and a word of thanks for the wonderful music you have shared with many of us who listen to it.  I have been blessed to attend two of your concerts at Red Rocks and they will always be my very best memories.  Your music and the CO Rockies -- who could ask for more? When I hear your music or you cross my mind I lift you up in prayer.  Thank you for your legacy ~ Dawn

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, I would like to share a short story with you about your song "Run for the Roses."  I just heard this 1981 hit for the first time today, May 18, 2007 and started to cry because it's such a great song!!  Okay, about 3 years ago
I started following horse  racing, but this year I was so excited for the Kentucky Derby, because I knew  there were so many talented horses in the field.   Well, on our local radio  station, Star 104.5, every Friday they do an 80s request party, and my boyfriend  said "Hey, I think there was a horse song in the early 80s"... so we looked it  up in the Billboard Top 40 and found out that it was an 81 hit.  Well,  turns out they didn't have the song. But tonight, with the  Preakness in mind, I thought to myself, "Hey, maybe I can listen to it on  Napster," and they had it!! I listened carefully to the words, and thought to myself, what a sweet song!  I automatically thought of  Barbaro.  So I wanted to say thank-you,  Mr. Fogelberg, thank-you so much for writing such a sweet, sweet song!  :) ~ JayCee Synowiecki, Omaha,  NE

May your spiritual journey bring you peace, and your physical journey bring you healing.  You have been an inspiration to us, especially during our younger years (we both play guitar); your lyrics are timeless. ~ Lisa and Mark

Hi Dan, I have been a fan for many years and your music still gives me goose bumps.  I refuse to think we have heard the last of you. Just take into your heart all the love your fans have for you and I know you will gain the strength you need. My thoughts and prayers are with you and  your family and I look forward to your come back. Love ~  Michale

Hi Dan, I would just like to say when I was younger (I'm in my 40's now) I was a total fan, had all of your albums, and saw you in concert I think three times! As the years went by I stopped listening to a lot of the music I listened to growing up. I finally got with the times and got off of my old dial up modem and now have Verizon Fios, and just for fun was searching around the web and got to your website. I'm really going to pray for you about this situation.  I have to tell you, my prayers are often very effective.  Sometimes it takes awhile, but usually, the Lord listens to me.  I will pray for you, for your healing.  I don't know what your faith is, I'm a Christian and will pray God will show you why this is happening to you, and will pray for your healing. Thanks for your wonderful music throughout the years ~ Pam Coath, Wayne,PA.

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks"...and in this context, the finger types.  Music helps define a person, it speaks to the soul, and it brings rhythm to life.  Dan, you are a pioneer and an artist that has been an instrument in the hand of God.  This has enabled you to impact millions of people...people who identify, as I have, with the fullness of life...the ups & downs, the good & bad, the LOVE that defines life itself.  My wish for you today, and in fact my sincere prayer of faith that I put up before God...is that He heal and restore you to fullness of life, so that you may carry on your life's mission. God is the Great Physician, and healing is His nature, because He is Love.  I ask you to extend your faith in agreement with mine, for this healing in your physical body to manifest.  "Where two or three agree on earth as touching anything, it shall be done by our Father in Heaven." I believe it is done, and I look forward to hearing of the great news soon.  Your music has touched my soul and comforted me through many life's circumstances through the years.  I have recently been playing my four favorite CD's in my car....Home Free, Captured Angel, Souvenirs, and Phoenix.  Your music is timeless, the lyrics are sincere, and I consider you a true musical genius of our times.  God Bless You ~ Bryan Sibley

Dan... My utmost wishes for your recovery. I started listening to your music, out of curiosity, 20 yrs ago. I was in my early 20's looking for my musical identity. To this day  "Run for The Roses" is a song I listen to every spring, more than a week before The Kentucky Derby.. It always brings tears to my eyes, as you capture the essence of the Sport of Kings. And,all your other songs, you have painted such a clear picture of what you are singing about, in the mind's eye, so to speak. People listen to probably millions of songs in their lifetime, but you have achieved a great gift, like a storyteller, where the listener is there. May God bless you richly...and GODSPEED to your recovery... ~ Ed

Dear Dan, I was shocked to read of your illness.  I have been taking a trip down memory lane, checking out websites of my favorite artists, when I came to your site.  For years, and still to this day, your songs have given me hours of enjoyment. Your lyrics touch the soul.  When I listen to your songs I can recall past experiences, both happy and sad, and for this, I am grateful. I send you thoughts, prayers, love and support.  You are truly a gifted artist and I believe that you will have many years of continued happiness. ~ Debra

You are a tremendous musician and I’ve followed you over the years and you’ve always been respectful of others and gracious.  My husband had prostate cancer and has been free of it for 4 years. Good luck and God bless you and your precious family!  Keep you faith and a positive outlook – look for good karma and miracles at the same time – we love you in Jacksonville, Florida!  In fact, my son-in-law is a local musician and has patterned his singing after you and written an album.  Our family have all been big fans for years.  We wish you good luck and prayers.  May your Guardian angel never be far. ~ Inez Goodson

Dan, I hope this brief note finds you ever-improving. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers daily. I long for the day, as I'm sure you and your family confidently wait for, when you will have defeated this Ca 100%. I know that day will come. And I know one day you will once again reclaim that distinction of the greatest composer, artist, multitalented musician and performer of all time. No one has or ever will come close to your musical brilliance (obviously I have
strong opinions on this subject!) Take care my friend. Take care of yourself and those closest to you who love you deeply..your family and friends. I hope our paths may one day cross, if only to shake hands. Mizpah. Sincerely ~ Greg Tuttle, M. D. Chapel Hill/Durham (age 55)

Dearest Dan & Jean, We just wanted to let you know that you both remain in our daily thoughts and prayers and our hope is that you are enjoying each moment to the fullest.  It is so comforting and uplifting to see all of the messages of love and prayers being sent your way.  We hope you both are feeling the awesome power of it all and that it is bringing you much strength and peace.  You have a huge "family" in all of your fans that love you and are praying their hearts out for you. Too bad we all can't get together and give you one big hug!!  Our Lord is truly pleased to hear from so many of us!! Through your own struggles you continue to do His work.. AMAZING!!!  Thank you for all that you have given and continue to give.  May you be blessed and healed... In friendship & love ~ John & Lisa Andursky, Connellsville PA

Dan.. You are and will remain a lasting influence on my decision to become a songwriter. Consider me an unmet, long distance pupil. Your work cuts through even to this day. The music industry is what it is, but your art hovers above all that. Get well, be well and god bless you and your family. All the best ~ james f curley

Dear Dan and Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your illness. We don't know each other of course, but isn't it amazing how the life of one you've never met can have such an impact? As a younger person, your voice gave me such comfort when I was going through my own issues or just as a fellow traveler through life that felt strongly about the issues I also value. Your gift of music and words has been an important part of my life and I thank you for that. My only gift to you is the gift of prayer and positive wishes for both of you. I also wish to thank you for giving voice through your website of the importance of getting those important tests performed. Godspeed. - Sheila

Dan: I can still remember the first time I heard "Home Free" and the chord it struck with me.  By the time "Souvenirs" was released I was in a band which at one time was performing no less than six of your songs. I remember working very hard to mimic your vocals, and must have succeeded to an extent. My father asked me who was this guy, and why didn't I sing like myself anymore! I haven't missed an album yet, and pray you make a full recovery.  Thanks for all you've meant to so many of us! ~ Doug Freeland

Dear Dan, I am also a musician from Central  Illinois, Pekin to be specific. I am 38 and have been a fan for years of your songs. In fact to this day every time I hear the last verse of  "Same Old  Lang Syne" , it brings me to tears. I can't explain why but I almost become the character of the song for that moment and feel what he was feeling. Your songs have inspired millions and I really hope that you tour once more if your health permits it. I have the DVD's but never got a chance to see you live. I will pray  for you and wish you many more years of happiness. The same happiness you have  given the world for so many years. I wish you well, friend. ~ Shane Tassart

Dan, As I listen to the "Portrait" collection I can't help but wonder why it is that those, like yourself, who have helped many of us through life with words and songs are always the ones who suffer. Your songs are the cornerstone of life that many of us can associate with and do at many times. May God continue to bless you with his grace and give you a second
chance in life so that you may continue to bless our lives and minds with your words. ~ Ralph Blessing

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, my thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family for the last several years. Thank you so much for the music that you have given us to enjoy!!! I am 51 years old next month and have been listening to you since the mid 70's. Thank you for allowing me and your many fans the opportunity through all these years to listen to the songs that you created.  We all have our favorite songs by you.We all have our special memories of "who we were with" when we heard one of your songs for the first time.

 I was lucky enough to see you on your acoustic solo tour in 1997. Oct. 29th at Ovens auditorium in Charlotte,North Carolina. -- 3rd row..left center stage.. I really enjoyed your rendition of  "I Need You" with your strings upside down...as well as "If I were a Carpenter". After your 1st or 2nd song ( it was almost 10 years ago) some jerkoff in the rear hollered out " Go Steelers "(There was a small ovation). Then as you stood there with a sort of confused look on your face....someone else hollered out " Go Panthers"...( The ovation got much louder) as well it should have...being in "Panther Country". After that, a moment happened that I will never forget...I hollered out  "Go Fogelberg".   The crowd went wild. The ovation was tremendous.Dan, you looked at me and gave me a point with your finger and you gave me a wink of your eye to say 'Thank You". A precious moment that I will never forget. My Prayers are with you and Godspeed ~ Michael Murphy

Amazing.  I've read over these well wishes and I'm struck by how your music has affected many so profoundly - an awesome achievement in a culture where everything is a thousand miles wide and an inch deep.  If Einstein had not
discovered relativity - someone else would have.  If Newton had not discovered the laws of motion someone else would have.  But if the artist had not written his song, where would it be?  Where would we be?  What you've created will live on - and in my opinion - be rediscovered by future generations long after we're all gone. Now, on a more serious note, I've worn out my "High Country Snows".  I really need more bluegrass played to perfection! ~ Jay in Utah

Gosh, if I could only find the perfect words to express the boundless hope and appreciation I send your way.  May all the love you've brought out in our lives come bouncing back to you tenfold, each and every day and in each and every unique way.  Keep on fighting, laughing, singing, hugging, breathing the crisp air and saving our world.  Your wisdom, vision, and spirit inspire always.  I'm still praying and planning on good news soon. Thanks heaps!!!!  ~ Cindy in Minnesota

Dear Dan, I've seen you in concert eight times - met you on The Wild Places tour at Red Rocks. Of course Red Rocks. All ten plus thousand of us standing, swaying at the end of your show, "There's a Place in the World for a Gambler." Oh let it shine, won't you let it shine...that's how you closed every show I ever saw. Saw you on the Nether Lands tour in 1977, I was 18. And saw you in June of 1991 on the Wild Places Tour and many times in between. You signed my copy of The Wild Places (pre concert party) and I told you I had heard every song you'd ever played, read every lyric you'd ever written, and had thought about leaving my husband for you...you thought it was funny. So did I. Turns out you brought us good luck that night. Took an early pregnancy test the very next morning and sure enough - that little blue line said yes we were. And so, I began a journal for my tiny one moment old daughter and told her all about you. Kept it going with daughter number two and she knows all about you, too. Fifteen years later, the journal is a living, breathing part of all our lives. And you're in there. A very big part. We listen to you a lot. My daughters are 13 and 15 and they've grown up with all the great music I grew up with.

I'm sorry that you're ill. I said a prayer for you a little while ago. We as a family will say a prayer, too. I lost a close childhood friend a month ago. We had known each other our entire lives, since kindergarten. My younger daughter fired up "Part of the Plan" during those weeks to help. It did. I played "Along the Road" a lot, too. They seem to get it. And in my quiet moments of solitude, I listened over and over to "Bones in the Sky." Whatever road awaits you, Dan...thank you for the unending gifts and joy you've provided along my road. You are with me always. Keep on rocking in the free world ~ Robin Singer-Starbuck

Thinking of you today!  Love and Prayers ~ Nita

Always remembering you in our hopes and prayers.  Wishing you love and peace.

Dan & Jean, My prayers are with you both for the peace that passes all understanding, for your complete healing and renewed strength, and for the joy of the Lord to be in your life every day.  Your music has been such an integral part of my life through high school, college on into adulthood.  I have been blessed to be able to see you in concert a few times.  One of the most memorable for me, (besides seeing you at Red Rocks, who can beat that?) was at McNichol's Arena in Denver.  I had the best seats I've ever had at any concert, and it was so great to not only hear your music, but watch your face and expressions as you sang and spoke to us.  It was so wonderful.  You really connected and made it feel intimate, even though it was an arena full of hundreds of people.

When I was a high school girl in the 70's (first graduating class Columbine High School 1975) I knew that if I ever got married, "Longer" would be a prominent song in my wedding.  I was married in 2001, and yes, "Longer" was a prominent song in my wedding.  What a gift God has given you.  The gift you have, in turn, given back is this wonderful music that helps us remember and define very special times in our own lives.  For those of us unable to eloquently express ourselves, your music has done that for us.  Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift. You are in our prayers and in our hearts!  ~ Leslie - Midland, Texas (but always a Colorado girl!!!)

The  world  misses your music from your heart & soul. I wish you good health and the peace of mind the universe can offer. Thank you for all that you have given me through your music. Peace Dan.... ~ LVB, Cincinnati-Ohio

Dear Dan & Jean,  I continue to pray for you daily.  I pray for your healing, your peace, and your faith in God.  We all love you so, and can only imagine what you are going through.  You are a part of us, and you seem like family.  You have shared so much of your life that we feel like we know you as we do our families.  I know I speak for others when I say that I check the website every day for news of you.  We care very deeply, as you have cared for your fans over the years.  Your music has been such a part of my life for 30 years (I'm 54).  Your music is timeless and deserves much more recognition than it ever got.   We know that you are more than your music - you have other artistic talents, you love your cats, etc.  If we can help you in any way, please let us know. In loving care ~ kathy in WV.

Dear Dan,  I used to listen to your song “Longer” that was recorded from the radio to a cassette tape (I don’t even remember how and where I got it from) when I was in 5th grade and always wished that someday I would find out who the artist was behind it. That was in the Philippines, about 9 years ago. I now reside in the U.S. and just graduated a 2-year bible college in Texas. Finally, I remember the song that I used to love, listen to, and sing all the time when I was a kid. Yes, I was young then, but the words in that song really touched my soul. Hah, I even put it in my journal to make sure I didn’t forget that I wanted that song for my wedding day. Tonight as I was looking up your name I came across a page on Myspace that serves as a tribute to you. That’s how I found out about the condition you’ve been battling. Well, here’s my faith: Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you and me, to heal you and me. I don’t really know what you believe in, but that is my faith, and with it comes God’s promises. So I want to claim that promise I’ve gotten for YOU. I’m praying that at the end of this battle you will be the victor. I pray for God’s Word to be a light unto yours (and Jean’s) feet and a lamp unto your path. I pray that you will always be surrounded by people who will lift you up and not pull you down. I pray that you will get better even though the circumstances show you otherwise. I pray that you will not lose hope, but that you will keep on believing. I pray that you will be strong until this battle’s over. Mr. Fogelberg, please know that you have truly touched my life with your music, and I will forever cherish it. I am praying for you like all these people before me have promised you to do. God bless you and all your family. ~ Karissa B., Rockwall, TX

I'm sitting here with candles lit and a glass of wine watching my newborn grandson sleeping and listening to DF.  I can think of no better moment than this one and you are a part of it.  My thoughts are with you and your wife as you seek a path through this difficult time.  I wish for you both the courage you need to get through a moment, the strength you need to get through a day, and the love you need to get through this lifetime. Prayers of hope ~ Steph Kuntz  

Dan, I can't express the happiness that your music has brought to me. I have always loved listening to your music. It touched something in me. I am a poet, and when I listen to your music, it inspires me even more. I am a child of the 80's and I didn't know a lot of your music, yet, after the first time of hearing it, I was hooked. I consider myself to be one of your
biggest fans. I have turned many of my friends on to your music. We all agree, YOU ARE THE BEST! You're never far from my thoughts, and you're always in my prayers. I have faith that everything is going to improve for you. This world needs more people like you. God bless you. With love and prayers ~ Donnie, Kentucky  

Dear Dan (and family): I am torn to make this yet another wish and prayer for your health and to let you know, once again, how you have always touched my life and now my daugher (who saw you twice when you were in Konocti, California) a few years ago.  Your mastery of the written/sung language has always been beyond excellence to me.  When my father died of cancer, we played "Leader of the Band" in honor of him, not literally because he was a musician, but a "leader of the band" of a family of (what we thought) intelligent renegades!  Not a family easy to raise! So, once again, I want you to know how wonderful and how much you have influenced not only my life, but my family's futures to come. Please, please take care.  We miss you! ~ judy jackson

Dear Dan, As much as I listen to & love your music, I have never checked out your website to get the news and know what you are going through.  Though it may be no consolation, my husband went  through cancer treatments 7 years ago, given the odds were poor, he is alive & well today.  I pray for the same for you.  There is always hope with God.  So keep your faith strong - may you be blessed as you have done for many with your gift of music. God bless you.   Kathy Stoker - La Salle, Colorado

Dan, I would just like to say thank you for sharing your gift with so many of us. There have been so many times in this journey that your music has spoke for my heart. God bless you and your family. Be Well. ~ Rick Koehler

Dear Dan, I'm stopping back in to see how you're doing.  No new news that I can see - that makes me sad and nervous. How are you?  Oh, I hope you're feeling better!  This must be so hard - I'm sorry that you've had to go through this illness.  I'd take it for you, if I could.  You have the prayers of my children and I.  Know that we wish you the very best, always, but especially at this difficult time.  I respect your need and desire for privacy.  I don't expect constant updates.  I don't feel like you owe us that -  I just really want you to feel how much I care about you as a person, not simply as an artist and a musician.  I know, of course, that we have never met, and likely never will - and that the only part of you that I really know is what I hear and have heard in your music for decades.  The thing is, I know you're a human being.  You eat and bleed like anyone else - and even though I don't know you intimately, nor do you know me, I feel connected to you in the way that all living things are connected.  Each life matters - yours, mine, the Aspen tree in the driveway and the wild animals in your woods.  Olivia Newton-John wrote a song recently, Pearls On A Chain, that illustrates that beautifully.   "...Every little thing that I am, so you are..."  You've probably heard it?  

You serenade me constantly - every twist in my life has been tempered by your amazing artistry.  I hear you when I dream, even.  I feel I owe you more than I'll ever have any way of paying you. I've followed your career since the first time I heard the lovely piano intro to "To the Morning" on a friend's turntable.  I was hooked from the first melodic phrase.  I want to be sure that you know your music - your soul through your music - has touched me.  Today I am not the same person I was becoming when I was young and still in college.  The woman I've finally morphed into is stronger, more sensitive and more ready to believe that life is what we make it.  We are shaped by our experiences; but we are fine-tuned by our choices.  From you I've learned that love is beautiful, hard work, sometimes frustrating, sometimes heartbreaking, always worth it.  I've learned that there IS a way to say what I feel inside myself, even if I'm not the one who finds the words - I can borrow your words to express what I feel.  You are an absolute poet!  Such talent just doesn't come along every day. You have bettered the world by blessing us with your music and your art - by having a heart open enough to first find the way to express your feelings; and then, by being so courageous as to record it all and let us in - even though at times, that mustn't be easy.  You've shared your joys and your sorrows with us; and in doing so, you have helped carry the rest of us through all of our trials.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  You have saved me hundreds of times over.  I'll never be able to thank you enough.  God bless you, Dan.  May He hold you in the shadow of His wings. Yours -ever on ~ Liisa Dickson, Logan, UT

Dan: What a blow.  I was thinking of you today as I was searching for Colorado "exports" for my 10-year old daughter's state project.  I wanted to use your music as she is going to have a portable CD player with headphones at her table with a selection of music and went to your website.  I am completely shocked by the news.  I will say a prayer for you.  I want to see you performing again!  I love you and thank you for all of the joy and memorable moments you have given me growing up. In fact, I just saw Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen and Richie Furay last weekend out here in California...awesome work.  I first learned of you and your music in 1979 at CU-Boulder.  I can only think of the snow falling and being in the car with a girlfriend at the Liquor Mart off campus in Boulder when I hear "Same Old Lang Syne."  "Captured Angel," "Nether Lands," and "Souvenirs" will never leave my collection - LPs or CDs!

I have truly enjoyed the many musical skills and talents God has given you.  You are truly a great influence on all of your fans and the world through your advocacy of nature and the environment.  May you be healed of your illness and pain. God bless you, Dan. Regards ~ Scott Manning

Dear Dan,   I just wanted to let you know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Our community just had a "Relay for Life" event.  You may have heard of these events.  I work at an elementary school where we organize a team every year.  We raise money for cancer research, walk laps at the football stadium, and camp out all night.  At 9:30, there is a luminary walk. The stadium lights are turned off, and the only light is from the more than 1500 bags lining the track.  Everyone present walks the track in total silence to pray for those fighting cancer.  It is a very moving and emotional sight.

Your name was on two of those bags, so many prayers went out to you that night from Union County, NC.  We love you so very much, and are blessed by your music.  May God send a miracle your way. With Love ~ Wanda Aldridge, Monroe NC