Dan, I am 25 have been around and in love with your music since as early as I can remember. My dad is a huge fan and your music is all we would listen to as kids on vacation in the beautiful back country of Utah. I hope your health is improving and hope that I will have a chance to finally see you in concert.  Get well and continue to inspire us all. ~ Guy Whalen

Dan, I first fell in love with your music, and ok, maybe you too, as a Sophomore in college in Virginia, in 1975.  My then boyfriend introduced me to you!  When I think back to that "innocent age" your music plays in my head.  Oh, how I loved him, and listening to you.  Then I introduced your music to my now husband, about 1980.  We saw you several times, and still listen to you.  Your poignant lyrics and beautiful music (love the harder rock ones too) were always loved.  I'm fairly musical myself, and appreciated how talented you are.  I so hope you are getting better, and pray I'll get to hear your strong voice and see your handsome face again-live! ~  Beth, Atlanta, GA

The simplest of wishes...peace to you, with the greatest desire for it to be so. You are in the continued thoughts of your fans. ~ Kelle

Dan, So sorry to discover you are battling through such a difficult experience. I recently came across your CD Souvenirs and have been revisiting your music. My God, you were so young to be so profound in your lyrics. You surely have an ancient soul. I used to listen to you for hours in the 70s, when I was young, artistic, and beautiful- I kept wondering why I could never find a man of your depth, sensitivity, and beauty. What a soul you have.

I would like to share something the English poet and mystic William Blake wrote: "And we are put on Earth a little space, that we may learn to bear the beams of love..." I think you have borne those beams so well that you have illuminated others. Love is what we are all made of and it is eternal. I hold you and your wife, Jean, in my prayers of healing and comfort. With Love and Blessings ~ Cindy

Dear Dan, I'll pray every night for you and keep you in my thought's. I was 14 when "Souvenirs" came out. WOW!!!! I immediately went to check your catalog,  and found "Home Free". Double Whammy!!!!!! "Stars", "To The  Morning", "Wysteria", etc. It's T-O-U-G-H to not only find one album where EVERY  track is awesome, but two?? I was hooked. I'd give $10,000,000 for your voice  alone (if I had it), but with your guitar and piano skills, it ought to be a crime for God to give SO MUCH talent to ONE person, but I thank God he did.  And I'm sure you thank God you got "The Leader of the Band's" genes, along with  your Mom's. Guess I'm just a little jealous  being a player and writer  myself. I can sing backgrounds pretty fair, but not lead vocals. I saw you  several times live, solo, and was blown away. Anyway Dan, I know you have thousand's of emails to read, so I just wanted you to know how much joy your music has brought me. And to the many young ladies I serenaded with your music.  I batted a thousand if I had "Star's" or "Souvenirs" on the old turn table. And arose to "To The Morning" more than once. God bless you, and we love you. And  "Part of the Plan" is still one of my 5 favourite  songs of all time. It's  one of those songs like Don McClean's "American Pie". No matter what mood you're  in, you can play either of those and it's instant happiness.God bless ~ Norman Scott Mixon

Hello Dan, My name is Graham Preece; I live in the South Wales, part of the UK. I am really very sorry to learn that you are not well - I genuinely and truly hope that all works out well for you, and your family. I have never actually written to any body in this way before, please be patient if this message to you comes across as a little different!!

I first heard you singing the song "Longer" on the radio in the UK about six years ago, and immediately thought you had the most wonderful voice. Ever since that first time of knowing of your existence I have tried to obtain more of your songs, failing completely to try the most obvious way - the internet. However I am now the proud owner of your "The Very Best of Dan Fogelberg". It is quite funny in that, I had never heard of you before that evening when that song "Longer" came on, and yet I knew by instinct that I had to acquire more. I have to say that I was not disappointed; the songs on this CD are
absolutely wonderful. I can listen to certain tracks and relate them to a part of my past and current life. I think that individuals like you are truly gifted by means of a superior being, writing such songs with meaningful words, and being able to sing them with such passion with a voice second to none, in order to give so much pleasure to others around the world in all of their circumstances.

My life has changed so much over the years, I am 50 years old, was once married now divorced and have four wonderful children. Having to go through the divorce after 30yrs of marriage is soul destroying, especially when the person who your separating from was not only your wife, but your best friend, (or so you thought) It took a lot of self believe to pick myself up
and continue in a positive way. I have to say in the four years since that awful time I am now much better, like I mentioned earlier in this message to you. The words in your songs are an inspiration, they give strength.  The only thing I ever wanted in life was to sing songs, at sixteen I had a great voice - and a shocking stammer, which took my confidence away to sing
more freely in public, and well we can't all be superstars eh!!

I send my thoughts to you from across the Atlantic and hope that all turns out good for you - hopefully that "superior being" will take care of you. Who knows - I may actually meet the person who was a tower of strength to me without knowing it!!!
Kindest regards ~ Graham

I am 54 years old today. When my wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said I would love to be able to hear that you are on your way to recovery. Best wishes ~ Alan from England

Wishing you good thoughts here once again.You are still very much in our thoughts and our prayers. And still very much a part of our lives, through your music. Earlier this month, we headed out to Dillon/Silverthorne, Colorado for a last "fix" of snow. And there we lay, gazing out the sliding glass doors of our motel room, toward the gorgeous and awe-inspiring, snow-covered peaks, to the soundtrack of "High Country Snows." I tell you, it was overload! We've always loved that CD, but it has even more memories behind it now. Your music isn't just music. It's memories and experiences. We hear nothing of how you're doing and always hope "no news is good news." But we wish you and yours love, peace and healing. You are in our hearts! ~ Myron and Terrie Ens, Galva, KS

"Dr. Dan"' - I call you that because for the last several years I would attend your concerts in "The Rockies" at the outdoor venues in Park City and Northern Utah. I called it going to "therapy" and this term became familiar to my family and friends. Sitting outdoors in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and listening to you share your unbelievable talents was not only relaxing but actually healing to my soul. My life as a young and then not so young mother was hectic and your concerts would take me away to my college days at Northern Arizona University playing the "Home Free" and "Twin Sons" albums
over and over in my dorm room. I love who you are - real and genuine - and feeling. This permeates your songs. I am concerned for your health and hope so very much you will be the victor against your cancer. I struggle to imagine summer night concerts without Dr. Dan. Peace and Be Well ~ Sandy Seifert

Dan, I thought about you tonight and started surfing the internet. I wish you strength and happiness. Your music has touched me so many times. When I lived in Nashville I saw you several times at Starwood. What a gifted person you are.
My prayers are with you. ~ Judy

Dear Dan, You've given us such a golden gift all these years and I thank you.  I live in Colorado--my favorite song is "High Country Snows", which brings back memories of many a starry night spent by the campfire in the high country, with its sweet solitude and peace.  So many of your songs have deeply touched me in one way or another; I have all your albums and love them all for their many facets.  Best wishes to you and your loved ones. Be well my friend ~ Karen

I just want to say thank you. I am always at a loss for what I want to be exactly the right words. I feel terribly inept at expressing what your music has meant to me through the years and what it still means to me today. Life is so hectic and crazy. When I feel as if I have somehow disconnected from my soul, I come back home through your music. It is a gift of the heart that I have relied on many times.

I know at times it had to be so difficult to be on the road - to give up your privacy. It had to be a conflicted path. I am sure it was hard to deal with all of us who felt as if we 'knew' you. but what is so hard to explain is that we don't know *you* but we know ourselves better through your willingness to expose and share your heart and soul in your music. It is a strong bond and yet one that actually doesn't exist in real day to day life. But that is why so many feel such love for you. So thank you for all the sacrifices you made - I hope the ride was worth all you gave up. Thank you for helping me learn about how I am through your music and for reminding me every so often of who I am when I feel lost. I keep you in my prayers - always will. ~ Shelly B - OKC

D.F. - Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Pittsburgh, PA. God bless and keep the faith! We love ya! ~ Jan :)

Dan, I have been a HUGE fan of yours since I was in college when my roommate introduced me to your beautiful music!  I graduated in 1979, so that tells you how long I've been buying your albums/CDs and how long I've loved your music!  I was devastated to hear that you are dealing with advanced prostate cancer.  I can only imagine how difficult and frightening that is - for you and your family.  My sister is currently undergoing chemo and radiation to fight stage 3 breast cancer and I live with fright and anger at the threat to her life every day.  However, her strong faith and courage have kept her spirits very high and her attitude unbelievably positive!   I am a strong believer that faith and attitude are more than half the battle against cancer and other illnesses!
 
A man who can write lyrics and sing with his heart and soul like you do must be a very deep feeling, spiritual person.  That will help you through your battle.  I hope the love and faith of your fans all over the world comfort you and your family, and help make you stronger and more powerful every day.  I will pray for you as I pray for my sister. God bless you...we ALL will cheer the day you return to the stage and recording studio! ~ Ann in NJ

Dan your music lives on with all of us and your words are still spoken all the time. Please get well, we love you so. Cheers ~ Tina Rojas

Like everyone else, I just want you to know how much your music has meant to me all these years. Your music was the soundtrack of my life back when I was in high school, and hearing any of that great music takes me instantly back to how it felt to be young, unsure, and in love. Your music helped me decide what exactly good music is and should be! Dan, hang in there, and rest assured, no matter what the outcome, your music has fixed your place in the cosmos -- it will live on forever -- and so will YOU! ~ Dean K. Fick, Davenport, Iowa

Dear Dan & Family: I just wanted you to know that great songs and music touch lives in profound ways. Your music has touched my life and many others around the world.  My kids now listen to your music, so you've inspired several generations of music lovers.  Thank you.

Someone once told me that singing in church is like praying twice.  So I'm singing often and praying hard for you as you battle cancer.  Praying for a cure to be sure, but mostly, praying for peace for you and your family.  Keep music in your heart and sing if you can...even if it's just for your family and close friends.  Thanks for sharing your gift with us.  God bless you.
Peace ~ Dan B.  (St. Paul, MN)

Dear Dan, I've been with you since Home Free. I have every one of your albums. All of your songs make me feel good! ~ Steve Mannie, Steubenville, Ohio

You are a blessing to many, dear  Dan. I listen to your music while at work with my BOSE earbuds in place and it helps me get through my day as a Nurse case manager for seriously ill heart patients. I live with the fear of facing breast cancer someday soon...and may opt for a prophylactic double mastectomy to save myself and my family members from going through what so many females have gone through in my family. Cancer is never an easy diagnosis, no matter who you are or what you do. I just hope for you a peace that only God can give. Not preaching here, but I will be praying for you and your family in whatever capacity you need...that you will be blessed and will in turn be a blessing and an inspiration to others.
Love, Peace and Strength come your way... continue to fight the fight, Brother. You were born to fulfill a purpose, so give it all you have until God calls you home, Dan. If I never meet you here on earth, introduce yourself  when we meet in Heaven, where we all will be listening to your music! I'll be the one with the Bose earbuds and dansko clogs on...:-) ~ Beth from Indiana

Mr. Fogelberg, Since I was a young man, your music proved to resonate the most with me and I have identified the many significant events and moments in my life with your songs. I appreciate your gift of translating the tangible experiences we all share into your unique texture of sound. In fact I'm quite jealous that I don't have your talent. At the end of the day, it is about living and surviving and loving those around us. Someone said that there is no Eden or Heavenly Gates that you will be going to someday. I concur with that and that makes it imperative that you fight with will and passion to slay the adversary who stands at your feet. Conquer, my friend! ~ Jomavrick

I have sent you my thoughts and prayers before, but I wanted you two to know I am still praying for strength and healing. Every song of yours speaks to me and you are truly a great artist. God Bless You and Jean ~ LuAnn-Lawrenceville,GA

I've enjoyed your music since my college days and have found the lyrics inspiring. I wish the best for you during this difficult time. ~ Laurie Kaufman, St. Paul, MN

Although I enjoy all of your songs, I am especially thankful for your softer music. It is soothing to my soul.  Throughout the years, I have felt peace as I listened to your music. Thank You Dan, for giving your heart and soul to the world through your songs.  My heart is with you!  I wish you the best care possible!  May God Bless all of you during this time. Love and Prayers ~ Lana, RN (Ohio)

Dan, Posting your message to men on having prostate and colon cancer preventative exams. This is wonderful and
we need to hear this message more often. You're in my thoughts! Enjoy life, continue to do what makes you happy and know that you have moved millions. All the best ~ Frank H. Green

I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family!  ~ PM

Dan....obviously I'm a huge fan of yours but more importantly now I want you to know I'm pulling for you with all my support thru my thoughts & prayers. You have given me, my family and my friends years of such joy and happiness through your music and lyrics along with your steadfast laughter & wisdom. It is time that I can give something back to you.  God Bless You! ~ Skip

Dear Dan & Jean, I just wanted you to know that although the big C is scary, it can be cured! My husband had testicular cancer 2 years ago, after surgery and eventually Chemo he has been inremission for 1 1/2 years. I will say it was live changing for Dan (my husband), and myself. I don't know if anyone is ever prepared for the news. I believe that prayers helped cure Dan just as much as the Chemo did. He was on prayer lists all over the place. His aunt is very involved in her church and put Dan on the list at her church, and it escalated from there. So hang in there and know that you are in my nightly prayers. One other thing I am so glad for you that you found the love of your life! Your music touched my soul back in 1976, and I have listened to everything you have produced since then. I feel that if we ever met we would be kindred sprits.
Keep up the good thoughts and vibes they will help heal you! Take Care ~ Linda

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. My brother had Prostate Cancer. Had the surgery and is doing well. I am a survivor of cancer (for 31 years)....different kind. I was 24 when they found mine. I had a 4 year old daughter, and a 7 month old daughter. GOD IS GOOD!   That is what saved me from mine. God Bless you and keep you in the fold of his healing arms. ~ Victoria Garing

Dear Dan, I have been a fan of yours for nearly 30 years, and I think  that your singing and songwriting talent is absolutely incredible.  I am in my forties and continue to listen to your albums to this day.  Your song  "Longer" was sung at my wedding, and I have always held a special place for it in my heart.  I also want to commend you on the lovely way you honored  your father with "Leader of the Band".  I'm sure he was very  proud to have had such a wonderful son.   I have always loved that  song.  I was saddened to hear of your illness, and I want you to know  that I pray for you every day.  Be strong. God will help you pull  through this.  Best wishes to you and Jean. ~ Vicki from Greenfield,  Indiana    

I have been listening to you since the early  70's....surely that has to account for something. My high school ('78') yearbook quote is "We used to live like there was no tomorrow , Tasting our trials a day at a time, Crying for justice and laughing at sorrow , such innocent crimes."  How I yearn for those easy days now. I wish you all the well being there is out there for you. You have brought me such solace and comfort and self worth. I cannot begin to explain. You are a gem to all of us with the ability to hear. Sparkle hard because you are surely someone who deserves the light.  Safe and
genuine travels to you, my friend.