The Holiday Season for 2006 is not only upon us.... but almost over. I just wanted to add my prayers and wishes for you and your family for a healthy and happy 2007. I have 'known' you for 33 years... and cannot imagine my life without your music or your spirit. Obviously there are many who feel the same. God Speed on whatever road you travel.... as the "Road Goes Ever On....." By the way thank you so much for "Nether Lands". It is my mantra. Forever your friend ~ Debbie-Mesa Arizona

Dan, for me it all started with "To the Morning" and I was hooked! I am a big fan of your music. I've seen you many many times perform at Red Rocks over the past 30 years. Please, get well soon! I miss seeing and hearing you. ~ Jeff in Evergreen, Colorado

Dear Dan, My name is Kathy from Ireland. I love a song you had out years ago called "Same Old Lang Syne ".Every Christmas I used to look forward to hearing it. It still it reminds me of growing up singing along to the radio. My younger sister Geri had no choice but to love it too, she heard it so much. This is our first time to visit your website so it's with sadness we see you're currently battling prostate cancer. We wish you every success in your battle & hope you find the strength to come through it smiling. After losing both grandfathers to the disease we know the pain & suffering it can cause. Our prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time. Best wishes ~ Kathy & Geri from Rep of Ireland

Dear Dan, Your music has gotten me home on many a snowy night. It gave me strength and courage and for that I have always been extremely grateful. I am a nurse and working all kinds of crazy schedules and shifts, it sure is helpful having your soothing voice to listen to. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I miss your concerts, but I know this is a battle hard fought. You have touched my life and I wish for you all good things. May God bless you and hold you in His loving arms and give you peace, joy and hope. With sincere admiration ~Debbie Parish, Beavercreek, Ohio

Dan...I sit here listening to my all time favorite song "Nether Lands". Your song brings me back to when I was an innocent high school kid without  a care in the world.  My ears have never heard anything so beautiful and  peaceful. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.  My prayers go out  to you and your family this Christmas and in the coming year.

I am listening to your song "Same Old Lang Syne" and happen to have a minute  in between putting my  bathing my boys and putting them to bed so I looked you up. You were such a big part of my college years and whenever  I hear your
songs, I recall your support through your songs. Dan, please know that I think of you ever so often and I wish you peace, 
serenity and strength on your journey. ~ Donna

Dear Dan, Wanted to let you know that I heard "Same Old Lang Syne" coming home this evening and I love that song.  I wanted to check out more on you since I knew you came from Peoria.  We live in Bartonville, so it is neat that you came from our area. Anyway,  we are wishing you a successful recovery.  We know some of what you are dealing with as my father-in-law died of prostate cancer in 1992.  He had just retired and was looking forward to traveling and spending more time with my mother-in-law and family.   Please take care and keep positive thoughts.  God Bless. ~ The Allen Family, Bartonville, Illinois

Dan, this time of year I find myself listening to "Same Old Lang Syne" many times on my iPod.  The song makes me think of my ex-wife and her passing at 42 of cancer last year ... all those years of bitterness and defeat couples entrench themselves in when marriages split and all that regret for not making my peace with her before she passed.  So with that in mind, I was particularly distressed to read of your own battle with cancer and felt the weight of the irony descend. I wish you a full recovery from your disease and happy holidays to you and your family. Best ~ Bob

Dear Dan, You have been a forever friend and true inspiration to me my entire life.  My older sister turned me on to your music thirty years ago and I have been “in love” from the first chord I heard.  Through all of the difficult times in my life – your music lifted me up and gave me inner peace.  For that, I am very thankful to you.  When I have had the happiest
moments in life I turned to your music for more joy!

Just the other day a co-worker of mine was talking about your Christmas album and I said – “let’s see if Dan is going to be out and about soon”. This is the first time I have been to your website.  I just learned about your illness and was so saddened.  I realized that during my darkest moments you were always there for me.  So now it is my turn to pray for you and Jean.  I hope you are getting better and finding strength in your friends, family and your devoted fans. “Believe in Me” is truly a beautiful song and one that I play every day.  I hope you believe in all of the love and support you have from your friends and fans to help you through this difficult time. I have seen you in concert at least a dozen times!  We even met once in a concert in PA.  Of course, I will never forget.  You have a spirit about you that is so radiant and a ‘sparkle in your eye’ that lights up the room.  But most of all – your lyrics and voice are the true beauty you have given to the world.  I pray for your health, happiness and a speedy recovery. Christmas Blessings and Happiness & Health in 2007!!  Your forever friend and fan ~ Kimberly Brown – Westfield, NJ

Dear Dan, I wanted to share the dream I had last night.  I dreamed my 16 year old daughter was already at college and I was visiting her there.  She said she was able to see you in concert the night before in a small intimate setting at the college.  In my dream I was so distressed that I had missed your concert!  Then I woke up.  I've only been able to see you twice in the early 80s, in Nashville and Chattanooga, one with your band and one solo concert..and I have to say I loved the one with just you the best.  I would love to be able to see you in concert one more time, but I know your health comes first.  You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you a very blessed Christmas this year with your family.   As you can see, you are loved by so many.

Dan,  I just wanted to add my voice to the millions of people out there who are rooting for your full recovery. Music is a very important part of my life and one day I heard a song called "Part of the Plan" that led to "Souvenirs" and my lifelong love and appreciation for your music and your message. My heart is full of best wishes for you and your family for this holiday season and into the New Year.

In my Senior year in High School art class (78) I was to paint a "hard edge" painting. To say it nicely... I received an "F", not what the "teacher" was seeking. What I learned that year was.... "one artist can inspire and teach another" in ways that
transcend this earth.  I thank you. It hangs on my wall to this day with many a compliments, a painting done "hard edge"
using only black and white in its truest form to create "our" grays in life.The Nether Lands cover -  4' x 4'

Many years later I met a fellow "Dan Fan". My husband and I attended each and every concert  with Lori and her husband faithfully. Lori became ill in 1992, a bad cold we thought....but she never came home. The next time you appeared in concert at Red Rocks I did not want to go.....I so missed her. My husband bought the tickets and at the twilight hour convinced me to attend. We arrived very late and at Red Rocks we should have sat at the top. But while walking across the stage I noticed two empty seats front row center of the stage. They were seats that had not been taken.....is this a dream.
I watched, enjoyed, and participated in the first version I remember you performing of.."you and I were lovers along, had a good thing going strong and never doubted.." She was there with me to enjoy your concert........thank you for letting me have this time to say good bye. At her funeral we played "Souvenirs". You have and always will.. Touch Souls.

Hello! To be honest, I did not even know who you were, till tonight. I thought of a song I wanted to download the other day, so I sat down and did it tonight. It was a song that came out when I was only 10, but I loved it then, and I still love it now. Hearing it brings me back to the sounds, smells, sights, and thoughts of my childhood. It's called "Leader Of The Band". I had to search the net, to find out who it was by, tonight! In my searches, I discovered that the song "Longer" is yours, too. Never knew it! And I discovered a song I've never heard, but instantly loved, "Run For The Roses".  Absolutely beautiful. Upon learning who you are, I learned also that you are fighting cancer. Yuck!! My Dad just had the PSA test, and it was a little high, so he had a prostate biopsy, and after a week of dreadful waiting, they said he was fine. I wish it was the same for you. I wish you all the best, and I thank you for the songs, especially the one, that will be in my memory and heart forever. Sincerely ~ Jen

Dan, hearing "Same Old Lang Syne" numerous times during this Christmas season, I looked up your website and was shocked to learn of your illness.  I wish you my most sincere best wishes for a complete, total recovery - and a soon return to the music that you love.  May God bless you. ~ Rick

Dear Dan, I hope you and yours have a very merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you back to health completely. I would love to "hear" from you on your website. Maybe something from "The First Christmas Morning" added
to the other tunes. Your gift is so unique. God has richly blessed us with your music. May He continue to bless you. ~ Phil in Kentucky

Dear Dan, I wish you happiness and good health at this time of the year. It seems like forever that we have heard anything from or about you and I miss your music. I have been a huge fan since the mid 70s and have seen you in person on numerous occasions. So many memories of my life are associated with your music and lyrics. I just wanted to let you know that I am wishing you well and wondering if we will hear from you again soon.

A most Merry and Warm Christmas To Dan and Jean and Family!!!! For you, who have given the world much in touching music, faith, hope and love, a wonderful Christmas is deserved.

I served a Mission for the Church of  Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, part of which at Brigham Young University Campus in 1982.  Dan Fogelberg was going to perform at BYU.  I knew the name, but couldn't put the music together with the name.  Allowed to attend, since we were able to make contact with the college population, I heard song after song that I knew very well.  "That's Dan Fogelberg????"  "So is that?" "That song too?"  I was stunned that so much music I'd heard and loved...but ignorantly, never knew the artist.  Strange.  Anyway, that became the start of my appreciation for the artist and music together.

In our religion, we can place names of family, friends---those afflicted with various illness or needs on a prayer roll in the Temples. Members of the Church exercise their faith and prayers in behalf of those on the rolls.  I will place your name on the prayer roll, and pray our Heavenly Father will bless you in ways that will most benefit you and your family. I know many prayers are offered in your behalf.  This will be one more, or many more.   For the record...the old songs are awesome.  The Christmas Album...at the top of my favorites.  However...the genealogy songs...ancestors...heritage...how we live on through our children...those are your gems!  Thank-you so  very much for your music! I pray and pray that there is one more album (or two) still to come. The thought of no more new music from Dan Fogelberg is very disheartening...though I do very much understand!  God bless you and your family!  And a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I just want to let you know I am having a Dan Fogelberg Day today.  I am playing  most of all the wonderful songs that I love by Dan.  Of course I could not possibly play them all, I'd never get anything done today and it is close to Christmas so there are lots to do. Anyway, wanted to let Dan know, I am thinking of him and I hope he is doing well and we get to hear from him soon!  Also, I want to wish Dan and his family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sincerely ~
Rita Marie Wincek

Dear Dan, Thanks for providing part of the soundtrack of our lives. Your music has been part of mine since playing your records on my college radio station (WUVA) in the late 70's. You did a great solo acoustic show at the Kennedy Center here in Washington, D.C. to start the 80's where we first heard "Same Old Lang Syne" and realized something really special was . Thank you. Friends, family and I have all enjoyed regularly listening to your music and I and some friends had many good times with our guitars trying to sound presentable playing it ourselves. May God bless you, Jean and your
family and friends through your trying times and into the future. ~ Lowell Von Egger, Maryland

Dear Dan and Jean, Thinking of you in your time of healing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Have a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love ~ The Rockholds - Pekin, IL

Hi Dan - I purchased a 3-cd set of your "greatest hits" earlier this week and have been submerged in nostalgia since. Now, I have spent more time on your website than I intended when I logged on, reading the postings on The Living Legacy site.  These words of encouragement convince me that I will say nothing new ... nothing that another fan has not said better than I, but I must make an attempt in sending you and your wife my best wishes.

It's fascinating to me the things that stir a heart.  As teenagers, I believe we all reach out for something to give us comfort and perhaps security as we go through the angst of growing up and finding our way. I thank God that your music is what I reached out for.  The purity of your lyrics and the joy of your voice filled many a lonely hour for me. You seemed to know my heartbreak when it came and you best described the soaring of my heart when there were thrills.  My husband, whom I met at 15 in high school, once accused me of thinking more of your music than of him.  With maturity, he came to understand how your music stirred my soul and we tried, unsuccessfully, to see you in concert more than a half dozen times.  It has been a lifelong hope that we would get to see you perform at some time.  You have left a mark on this world and that is all any of us can hope to do. While I hope you reconsider coming back to the stage upon your recovery, my prayer is that God gives you peace and strength.  May God bless you and your wife. Isaiah 41:10 Make a joyful noise! ~
Aliesa Gilstrap

Dan, I have always loved your music.  It takes me to a peaceful contemplative place where for a few moments; I can escape the hectic world we live in.  I lost by beloved father this year to prostate cancer.  I am committed to helping fight the fight so that some day there will be a cure.  I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.  I will keep you in my prayers ~ Gary, Pittsburgh

Hope to see you soon in concert. Good luck with your illiness.

Dear Dan: I was indeed saddened to learn of your current problems. I have always thought you to be one of the great
song poets of our generation. I still have a 45 rpm of your first record with  the Coachman with " Maybe Time Will Let Me Forget ". It was gifted to  me by my cousin Terry Walters back in Peoria Illinois. I still remember a brief encounter we had when I was passing through and visiting with my aunt and uncle Alice and Lilo Walters. I think it was outside of their garage. You and several  other band members had arrived and if I recall I was leaving. You and Terry and friends  were in your teens. I was in my early twenties at the time. I did remember the meeting and your bright and intelligent eyes. I still have most of your releases in 33 rpm and others in CD. And I still go back to them and listen with pleasure and turn younger folks on to your work when the opportunity presents itself. My very best wishes to you and yours and my hopes for a speedy  recovery. ~ Robert Taylor

“The First Christmas Morning” never fails to bring tears – tears over the awesomeness of God and for the powerful way the lyrics sing the message of Jesus Christ.  Just as exciting to me, though, is to know these words must be the result of a personal relationship with God.  Thank you for using your voice and talent to say what really matters.  Thank you for writing and performing what became my favorite Christmas song the very moment I heard it for the first time as you sang it on the Regis Philbin show years ago.  My husband and I both were diagnosed with cancer at age 48, just five years apart, and I am saddened to learn of your diagnosis, but trust that as you give glory to God you will be blessed beyond your wildest imaginings!  In Christ ~ Rhonda Mitchell, Huntsville AL

Dan: It's been a few years since I was a huge fan, but 'Home Free' and 'Captured Angel' are still very important records to me. Still know all the words from those heady days in the early '70s.  I can still hear your influence in the songs I write today. Just wanted to say thanks, and wish you a full and speedy recovery. ~ Bill DeYoung, Stuart, Florida

My prayers are with you and I hope you pull through with flying colors. My father is 75 and has prostate cancer, but it is a slow one and they say he will die of natural causes first. You are the light of my musical life and have the absolute voice of nature. My mother and I wish you all the best. Happy Holidays ~ leah and arlene keeney, grants pass, OR.

Hi Dan, thinking of you and yours at this time of the year.  Hope you are in good spirit - there'll be a few "at Christmas time we raise our hearts" to be sung over the next couple of weeks undoubtedly! Have a peaceful Christmas Dan and Jean. Love ~ Pam

Dear Dan, As so many of your fans do at this time of year, you are in our thoughts, and we are hoping your treatment and recovery are going well.     Thank you for your music, and particularly for the lovely lyrics.    You have the power to make so many, many people briefly, "just for a moment" go back in time when we hear the words to "Same Old Lang Syne." Each song is a jewel!    We have had the good fortune to have attended your concerts  and have fond memories of them . . sending good thoughts for your recovery, and best wishes for a great holiday.  Regards ~ S. Hawkins

I have been such a huge fan for about 30 years now and many of your  songs have helped me through some dark moments. So I was terribly sad to  hear of your illness. I and the other members of my band will be praying for you - and the next  time we perform "Longer" (in our very amateur capacity), it will have an even  more special meaning for us. Much love from all of us at the parish of Christ the King, London N14,  UK.

Dear Dan, its Christmas time again and your "Same Old Lang Syne' song is being played on the radio. Since your diagnosis, I've thought about you and your health. Your song brings that to mind again when I hear it. I've been meaning to post in the past few months, but life gets in the way of things. I am 50 now and have been blessed with 3 fine sons (2 in college and 1 still in middle school). My husband has been diagnosed with a rare muscular neuro disease which causes weakness in the lower extremities (both arms and legs). I truly understand what you are going through; I used to be a lifetime ago an RN, now I'm just a domestic goddess! I pray for your return to health and that someday we will meet again. I think the last time I saw you perform was at the Westbury Music Fair (now North Fork Bank Music Fair) on Long Island, NY about 5 -6 years ago or more. It was just you and the guitar and piano. My husband and I had a great time that evening. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. ~ Chris Banigan

I just heard yesterday about your illness.  I have been a fan since the late 70's and can't begin to tell you how much your music has meant to me.  I wish you renewed strength and health this Christmas and in 2007.  ~ Angela Walker, White Plains, GA

I was shocked to hear of your illness. You have been a major inspiration to me for 30 years. I am a singer songwriter and to me you are the MT Everest of them all. Get well.....I will pray for you. Drink organic carrot juice and green tea! Warm regards! ~ Steve Rouch

I was just listening to some of your hits yesterday, "Heart Hotels", "Leader of the Band". Windows and Walls Lp has always been one of my favorites.   I'll never forget these songs. I hope you are doing better these days.Take care. ~ Brian in Boston

I am thinking about you and your family during this Christmas season.  My husband and I have attended your concerts and really enjoy your music.  My Father-in-law has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is now about to begin hormone therapy.  I am terrified for my husband.  Your website has been insightful.  Thank you for sharing the information.  I wish you and your family all the best. Sincerely ~ Denise Bellaire

Dear Dan, As a teenager in the late 70's I discovered your music, and I can truly say that it changed my life, leading to my career in the music industry. Your musical integrity, poetic turn of a phrase and charismatic voice has lifted me many times. During my career when my path seemed to waver from my original intent, I found great inspiration and direction in
your songs. I pray that your race will be won and that the world will get to know you all over again with a renewed energy and appreciation! Keep moving forward knowing that you have left an indelible mark on this planet. God Bless and keep you! ~ Holly Dunn

Dear Dan, I cannot think of your music without rushing back to my college days.  I even wrote a Philosophy paper based on "Leader of the Band" and received an "A" from my professor, who hated modern music!  Your creative lyrics and beautiful music fill me with a longing for mountains, a roaring fire, and love.  Thank you for sharing your passion and artistry with us.  Best wishes for the future.

Dan, I was listening to the radio this afternoon and they played one of your songs.  I remembered how you are sick.  I can't remember the first time I heard of you - some 30 years ago perhaps.  Your songs got me through college and beyond and I still love listening to them. Since they are all on records, I've vowed to get them on CDs so that I can continue enjoying them. I hope you are doing well and that you can fight the battle.  Just know lots of fans out there think about you and wish you well.  God bless you. ~ Laura

Dear Dan and Jean, I continue to watch for promising news. I survived a ruptured congenital brain aneurysm at 44 and living with left-sided paralysis has been quite the challenge. Probably the worse loss, other than my nursing career, is my lifelong ability to play classical piano, especially Beethoven. However, I still hear the music and love to sing. Despite the sudden misfortune, you can nurture your strength of spirit. The point is, the Lord will carry you through this struggle with your illness. May you find peace with God this holiday season. ~ Cindy Fabian

Dear Dan, A fan since a I snuck off with my sister's Souvenirs album fresh out of the wrapper, I've always known that your music was one of the guiding lights that helped me through some rough rites of passage.  To this day I can barely listen to "Part of the Plan" or  "The Long Way" ..... without tears in my eyes with thoughts of my first love, from whom I was stolen away in our family's move across the country in seek of a better life.  At the tender age of 10 "Part of the Plan" was a message that brought comfort a soul otherwise uncomfortable in this world.  When I lost my mother in 1998, the only thoughts my mind could form in the blinding sadness was "lost lamb, asking the lion's share...."   You are obviously put here as a healing force; loved and appreciated by many who share "the path of heart as opposed to the path of
convenience".   May the forces of family and nature and spirit that inspired you to share yourself with us........hold you close and heal you.  May your body and soul heal and renew soon; as this is one world who needs to continue to hear your wisdom----both old and new-------for decades to come.  Godspeed and Good Health, Friend!

I often wonder if a songwriter wonders which of his incredible songs live on in the hearts of his many fans.  I was born in December of 1950 and  listened to your music frequently, especially as a young adult.  To this  day, when these three songs come on the air -"Same Old Lang Syne", "Leader of the  Band", "Since You've Asked" - I have to stop nearly in tears. You struck a  chord that still deeply resonates.  Thank you for your music then and  now.  You have given me a gift.  I pray for your  health.

Dear Dan, About two years ago my mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. She was a  huge fan and played your 1982 Greatest Hits album all the time. I'm now 17 and I still listen to that CD every single day. One of her favorite songs was "Run for the Roses." Your songs have touched so many lives as you know, and made my mother  very happy. And as a 17 year old girl, I love your music and am deeply saddened by the news of your illness. I am a firm believer of the healing power of music so I believe that everything will work out. Thank you for your music. ~ Amber B. New Hampshire

Dear Dan and Jean: My name is Charlie Golden.  I, too, am a recording artist, trying to work my way up the ladder of success.  I had no idea that you were going through this incredible nightmare called prostate cancer.  I find a tear rolling down my cheek as I think of what you must be going through.  Dan - you and I are the same age.  I am also 55.  I am no stranger to health issues.  I've been thru coronary bypass surgery, benign Prostate hytroperphia, and a barrage of other health issues.  As I've gone thru this, my faith has strengthened.  That's my prayer for you, my friend.  Hold onto the hand of God.  He WILL take you thru the trials of life with a peace that passes all understanding.  Believe me - it works. Perhaps one day we will meet.  I would love to talk to you about music, family, friends, and most of all, FAITH.  Remember that God Loves you Both - and so do I. God Bless you both ~ Charlie Golden

Dan, I am shocked and saddened by the news of your disease and pray for your recovery. I can only imagine how difficult your journey must be. Your music has meant so much to me and to thousands of others. Thank you  for
this gift. Merry Christmas ~ Tammy in Wisconsin

Greetings, I am currently dealing with my second brain tumor in the last ten years. Thank God they've both been benign, but each have posed unique challenges. I'm recovering well, however, and should make a complete recovery. Your music has been a comfort to me in each case, especially when reading or television became painful. I hope this note finds you cancer free and enjoying your Christmas season with family and friends. I'm a teacher, and like you my illness has given me the opportunity to see how many lives I've touched. Know that your music weaves itself into lives in ways you can't imagine, and we're better for your creativity and talent.  Merry Christmas ~ Scott LaBelle, Alameda High School, Lakewood, Colorado

Thanks Dan for all the wonderful songs you've blessed us with... Best wishes to you and the family.