Dan and Jean, You have been on our minds for some time and we feel compelled to write.  First of all, as you have probably heard a million times before...don't lose heart.  Dan, your music has been the soundtrack for our life together; dating in college, marriage in '81 (we walked down the aisle to "Longer") and all the years since, complete with a son and a daughter and the many simple moments which make for a rich and shared life.  Thank you. We also thank you for encouraging men to take care of themselves for themselves and the ones who love them.  I lost my dad 3 years ago to prostate cancer and I believe it was because he did not have the necessary exams.  He was a wonderful and incredibly modest man.  Thankfully, I know I said " I love you" near enough. We wish you both and all of those you love only the best.  May each day be full of promise and simple joys. Two of many ~ Karen and Bob Langston, Syracuse, NY

Hi, Just wanted to let you know I recently received an mp-3 player and started thinking about songs to put on it. I remembered receiving an album-yes VINYL!! -in 1975 with "Part of the Plan" on it.  I fell in love with that song and Dan the 1st time I heard it and continue to listen to it almost every day when I take my walk. Thank you for the memories and your thoughtful song lyrics.  God bless you and your family now and in the future.

Dan, I've been listening to your music since the beginning and it's as fresh and beautiful today as it was over 30 years ago. I send you all my love, good wishes, and thanks for the endless hours of pleasure you've brought me. May God bless you and your family. With Love ~ Julie Beasley

Dear Dan, God bless you in your fight against cancer. Your music has filled my heart and soul for years. I hope  that my prayers to The Lord come back to you. Tomorrow is divine Mercy Sunday. Call upon his grace and he will answer. God Bless you and thanks for the music that dances through my soul! You are blessed and gifted. Prayers to you and your family
~ Tammy Marie

Dear Dan, I don't know where I was all these years but I had never heard your music. Wow, is all I can say!  I was moved to tears by many of your songs and the arrangements were wonderful.  I can see you standing next to the Leader of the band with pride and love in your heart.  There aren't that many good talented song writers with heart and soul any more. What a God given talent to be able to show and tell all what love, living, and relationships are all about! I believe that God has another chapter in your life, just look to Him and search, as you have done so many times before, ask and it will be given unto you. My prayers are with you. Sincerely ~ Leora  Garcia-Jones

Think of you often and hope there is a concert on the horizon.. ~ Mary and Doug Seaford NY

I have been a fan & a performing musician both for decades. I'll carry your melodies with me for as long as I am a musician. I'll carry your personal health advice as well & hopefully implement both to a continuing generation. Best wishes ~ Tim

I first heard you in 1978 at Starlight  Musical Theatre.  Fool's Gold was your opening act.  To be honest, I  didn't know who you were,  but my friends convinced me that I would be  entertained, so I went to the show.  That was an "ah ha" moment for  me.  I wanted to learn to play guitar better than you, and then I wanted to marry you.  I've grown up since then. I have a very good friend that  was dx with lung ca (non-small carcinoma) in 2004 and out of 507 study  participants he is one 18 living patients.   Don't every give  up.  My best to your friends and family. ~ Marietta

Hi Dan, I was introduced to you in 1978 when at the last minute my cousin invited me to attend your concert in Anaheim, Cal.. I have been a fan ever since. In July of 1998 you played at what was then called The Pine Knob Music Theater; an outdoor arena; in Michigan outside Detroit. What a concert! After that concert I proposed to my wife, a special night it was. Debbie and I both truly appreciate your music. Your songs inspire something inside that brings out honest feelingss of sensitivity and compassion. We wish you Godspeed in health and strength to you and your loved ones. We pray that you will find a new found strength in this trial you are facing. We would like to know how things are going.....if somehow you could update your website and let your fans know, you have a special following because of who you are. Peace ~ Larry and Debbie Gauthier

Dan, this is my second letter to you. I was so disappointed to see that your progress has not been updated on your website. It's been close to a year since your personal message, and I hope we'll all hear from you real soon. Your music continues to soothe me...at work, home and on the road. You'll always be a part of my life and I wish I could do something more to help you through this. I have Type II Diabetes so I understand what it is like to live with a disease day in and day out. Without the love and support of the people around us, we'd be hard pressed to make it through the day. Fill yourself with love and let it work its miracle on you. I'm currently writing a novel Dan and I have decided to dedicate it to you for everything you are and represent to the world; a soulful man, talented writer and musician, a compassionate human being and a Survivor. I sincerely hope one day, I will be able to hand you a copy of that book. Please know that I continue to think of you often. I wish you love, health, strength and courage.  We need you Dan...please come back to us.  ~ Sue Tobin, Lake Zurich, IL

Dan, Varying degrees of cynicism and bitterness have reached me as I have aged to forty-one years.  Divorce, separation and the realities of the many responsibilities age brings, has often times left me feeling empty and spiritless. It wasn't always so. I remember a time....many times....when my spirit was full and my outlook bright.  I was all of nine years old when I first heard your music.  "Part of the Plan"  listening to it in the car with my father.  It is a fond memory I will always have.  My first love and I, at age 14,  would snuggle and kiss  on her basement couch and listen to the most beautiful song we had ever heard,  "Longer."  My wife and I began dating about the time you released "The Innocent Age."  Our favorite song was "Same Old Lang Syne", we were only 15.  We dated for four years, until college life took us from each other and we went our separate ways.  During the fourteen years of our seperation, through our other marriages, every Christmas season, whenever I would hear "Same Old Lang Syne", on the radio the irony and power of that song hit me.  And I would always wonder if she still thought as fondly of me as I did her. 
   
In 1998, at age 32 I ran into Lisa, my wife,  after not seeing or ever speaking to her for fourteen years.  We embraced, made small talk, felt the uncomfortableness and awkwardness of all those years vanish when she looked at me and said, "The hardest times were the holidays, whenever I would hear that damn Dan Fogelberg song!"  We laughed..we cried.  We were finally married in 2000. Two evenings ago, in a brief moment of lucidity,  I told my wife I was going to get on the internet and look up your website to see if you would be touring this summer or if you had a new album.  It has been a long, long time since I have seen you play in concert, probably the Exiles tour.  We have seven children, so our time has been limited and I am embarrassed to say I have not been able to keep up with you.  I am sorry to hear you have been battling cancer for the last two years.  The feelings I have concerning you and your music propelled me to write this letter.  I went out and bought "Full Circle" and my wife and I listened to it for eight hours with much joy as we worked on an addition to our home.
   
Dan, my wife and I want to thank you for your music, your words, for being the soundtrack to our love affair.  It is impossible for us to ever describe to you what your music has meant to us,  we could never do it justice.  We pray for you and your wife and your family.  We send our love, our prayers, our good wishes,  as a small token of appreciation to the joy you have brought to our life!  We love you!  ~ Jim & Lisa, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dan, Dawn and I have been fans since your earliest days. We pray that you are in God's love every day. Thanks for all the great music and memories. Love ~ Scott and Dawn

I woke up this morning and you were on my mind. I pray that you are doing well and your recovery continues. Your music has always been inspiring and I have listened to you for over 30 years, in fact I have every album! Thank you for so many great memories and I will continue to pray for you and Jean! God bless you. ~ Mary Cardini

Dan,  I was totally unaware of your battle with prostate cancer. I attended your concert in Lexington, KY many years ago. I was truly amazed . It was incredible.  I am 52 now and still consider that one of the highlights of my life. Being a musician (drummer), I hoped that some day I could jam with you even for just one song.   I pray for your and your family. You are a musician's musician and a great lyricist. ~ Fred Roberts, Jr. Lexington, KY

I was very happy to find good news on the progress of the healing process that your  website has given regarding your health.  Prayers will continue.  God bless you and your wife and family.  You are truly  blessed. Love and Peace ~ Peggy

My husband and I met and fell in love while listening to your music in 1975. We are still in love with your music and each other. We are building a cabin in the mountains of Arizona and are naming our cabin "Souvenirs" after our favorite album. We saw you in Baton Rouge, Jackson, MS and New Orleans (you were not feeling so well that night) but my husband shouted "you sound great Dan " and you thanked him. We love your music and the meanings they have. We wish you well . Our
thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Martha and Jim Andres

Dan, I've told this story so many times I thought you deserved to hear it since you are the source of the inspiration. I was having some very stressful weeks at my job so much so that I couldn't sleep at nights. One late sleepless night, I started listening to my old albums to relax. Never did I expect a song to talk to me and solve my problem. As I listened to "Lessons Learned", the chorus uplifted me but the last line gave me the answer." Are the spoils worth the cost of the hunt?" Yes, yes they are. Your words let me know its okay to make mistakes (or take chances) along the way as long as the end result is successful. You touched me and made my life better. I will keep you and Jean in my prayers until I hear of your complete recovery. ~ Marie Corbin

Where do I begin.....I have been in love with you since I bought Souvenirs in 1974.  I saw you at Kiel Opera House in St Louis, I'll never forget - It was the first concert I went to without my parents ( I was 14).  I have listened to your music all thru the years - it helped me celebrate the good times and got me thru the bad times.  When I lost my husband in 1998, your words were there for me.  And when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, you were there for me again.  I wish I could wave a magic wand and make this go away but we both know it doesn't work like that.  I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for me.  It's such a shame that we wait until something bad happens before we express our gratitude.  Take care of yourself and know that you have touched so many lives with your music!  I'll always be there for you.....waiting in St Louis! ~ Cindy

Mr. Fogelberg - That sounds really formal for a guy whose music I've listened to for the longest time.  Know that my and many others thoughts and prayers are with you.  I graduated from college in 75, and am in the tail end of a long miitary career.  I'm a Lieutenant Colonel currently active in the US Army and am stationed at FT Carson.  I'm lucky as Colorado Springs is my home. I'm a Reserve guy but have spent the last 2.5 years as a full time soldier.  I did a tour of duty in Iraq, and introduced a few younger soldiers to what I call White Soul Music,   Your songs have touched so many people.   I hope you're doing well.  If you are a man of faith,  I'm sure you're finding what comfort you can.  if not, well, know anyway people are asking the Big Guy Upstairs to help you out.  He saved my life twice in Iraq, seconds and inches.  Take Care and Godspeed to You
~ Steve Alexander

We love you, Dan, and your music is forever in our hearts. We wish the purest of thoughts and divine dreams to come your way. May the Fairy of All That is Good and Gracious sprinkle healing moondust on you and your wife Jean. ~ Janice Fae amd Fred Mitchell, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.

Dear Dan,   I wrote you about a month ago to let you know how much your music has meant to me over the years.  I check the website periodically for updates on your condition, and anxiously await word of you returning to the stage. We all miss you so much!   I have read so many of the wishes sent to you on this site; people who have so eloquently expressed how deeply you have touched all of our lives.  It must be overwhelming to know that you have had such an affect on so many people's lives.  Like all of these other devoted fans, I pray for you and your family.   I wish you continued strength in your fight, and hope that the love we feel for you in our hearts gives you some comfort as you continue your battle against this disease. All my love to you. ~ Linda Smith on Long Island, New York.

Dan,  I feel like you've been with me for most of my life.  All through the years, I've known that if I need that lift, something to keep me company on the road or an instant smile, your music can take care of me.  I wish there was something that I could do for you, after all that your life's work has done for me, but for now, my best wishes and prayers will have to do. Keep the wind at your back ~ Sue Anderson

My husband and I are very rarely apart, but so happens tonight he has been  called to Cortez for a job.  So here I sit, listening to your  music without restraint,  whilst gazing out the  windows at  those "lofty San Juans".  (Seems he has some issue with the fact that  I have loved you since 1975 and him only since 1990.).  I am struck by just  how meaningful the moment is . . Listening to Home Free over beer and  popcorn almost 30 years ago to wild salmon and Cab today .. . yet the feeling  remains the same.  You are, without a doubt the most insightful and  gifted lyricist and musician of our generation.  Your music doesn't just  "take me back", it propels me forward.  I can't say I've listened to you  every single day since first having heard you (that would be just plain  scary, right?).  But I have worn out every record, tape and CD you've ever  made and my life has had many "Dan Moments";  like Greek line-dancing to  "Tell Me to My Face", experiencing "Dan-Delirium" after a Red Rocks concert with  my sister (I'll spare the details), watching tears stream down my Mom's face  after her first experience with a WalkMan (Sand and the Foam playing)  and singing my Dad out of a coma to "The Reach".  (Not necessarily in  that order).  In other words, I join the throngs of  all the  other people here with discriminating musical taste who love  you, are worried about you, think about you often and thank you for decades of  joy and special moments.  YOU have been a Constant in the Chaos (not Divine  -- but close!).   I cannot imagine my life having been lived so richly  without you having been a part of it, nor can I imagine it continuing  forward without more of you in it. All selfish things aside -- I  cannot imagine all of the horrific  things you and Jeannie have gone through during this time.  I wish you  both peace of mind, comfort and health.  I will never tell  my husband, but after 30 years -- I still love you! ~  PS,  CO.

Hi Dan, Just rediscovered your great music recently. I have loaded several songs on my Ipod and enjoyed them as I went for a run. I had not heard of you for some years and wondered what you where doing and where your career had taken you. I checked the net when I got home and was shocked to see that you were struggling with prostate cancer. I do not see a current update. How are you doing? My father went through it several years ago and survived. It can be done. Please let me know how you are doing. Unless I missed an update on your site I am sure that all your fans would like an update as well. I love your music, always did. It defined a part of my life and as I look back now it helps to put parts of my youth in context. I would like to see you performing again and I look forward to hearing good news about your illness. Best of luck. ~ Jamie

Dan, my husband and I are watching your DVD concert and thinking about how much we love all that you have given us and about what the world is missing in your absence. Your music is magical, beautiful and inspiring. I have always felt that way, but as we are missing you, it is all the more poignant. We pray that you are doing well and continuing to fight and win the battle. May all of life's blessings be with you and Jean, and may we hear wonderful news from you very soon.  ~  Kris and Brian, Wichita, Ks

Dan, I feel like you have been with me for most of my life.  When ever I needed a lift, a song for the road, something to rock to, or a smile, your music has always filled the need beautifully.  I wish that I could do something to bring as much joy to your life, as you have to mine, but for now, my very good wishes and prayers will have to do. May the wind be always at your back, and the sun on your shoulder ~ Susan Anderson

Dear Dan: My thoughts and prayers are with you during your fight with cancer.  I have been a fan since 1975 and have seen you many times in concert.  I still have "Twin Sons from Different Mothers" on vinyl!  I wish you a speedy recovery and can't wait to see you again! ~ Mona from Long Beach, Ca

Dear Dan,  I'm so sorry that you are sick.  I've watched those I love battle prostate, and other cancers, and  witnessed their struggle to regain their health and strength after the nasty treatments.  You (and my dear family physican) were diagnosed about the same time.  Since then I've learned a lot about the disease.  I don't know you personally, but your music has certainly touched my heart and become a constant source of beauty in my life.  Trying to describe its influence is like trying to describe the most beautiful sunset I've ever experienced.  I could describe the colors, but I can't convey the extent to which it has touched my soul.  I want you to know that your struggle matters to me and that I care very much.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.  I want to express my thanks to you for the richness you have brought to my life through your music; but I also want to thank you for fighting the cancer and enduring these difficult times.  Please know that you have many people who love and care about you and your family.   If I could do anything to ease your burden, or make things easier for you or your family I would be so happy to do so. Your illness has made me search for some way to serve.   I've learned of a company that has received enough donations to provide every person, whose life has been affected by cancer, with a hard bound book of their own story.  They can include pictures, drawings, poetry ...anything they want...it's their story  These lives and experiences are important,  and every story has value.  I think I might want to serve in this area. Thank you for raising my awareness.  It has been a motivating experience.   I hope you are feeling better and that things are going well.  You're an inspiration to me. Sincerely ~ Lora Draper

Dear Dan & Jean, My heart truly goes out to you both.  May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.  Thank you, Dan, for your music and your message.  Your eloquence is truly an inspiration.  ~ Vicki, San Jose, CA

Dan and Jean,  We (your faithful fans), are truly  worried about you.  I'm sure I am speaking for thousands of us!!  WE DO MISS AND LOVE YOU!!  All the  words that I wanted to express have already been said by your many wonderful  fans.  Please let us know.  You have more thoughts and prayers than you will ever know!! ~Maggie

God bless you , Mr. and Mrs. Fogelberg, on this beautiful Resurrection Day! May His strength stay with you and help YOU to rise above this obstacle in your way. Come back to us..WE BELIEVE IN YOU!! ~ S. Fraser

Dear Dan and Jean:  This August my husband, several friends, and I will be vacationing in Colorado near the Grand Lake area.  We hike in the mountains as often as we can.  As I look forward to our trip, I recall that Dan's 55th birthday, on August 13, falls during our stay.  Somewhere in the high country (where I can), I want to build a fire, dance around it, and send my prayers for Dan's continued recovery and your long and happy life together.  In the meantime, too, I will be remembering you both in my thoughts and prayers.  ~ Kathleen.