Dear Dan, I hope your challenge with prostate cancer is going well, and that you are healing and full of hope, strength and visions for a healthy future.  Your music has given my partner and I much hope and joy over the years.  I listened to your Home Free album in college in Virginia in the mid 1970's and have been a fan ever since.  Your wonderful "The Wild Places" album is one of my favorite albums of any time, and the "Bones in the Sky" song helped me in dealing with my older brother's death in 1992.

You are a great artist and musician, storyteller and songwriter, and thank you for creating such fine music over the years.  I always loved your collaborations with Tim Weisberg, and thought it was an inspired and cosmic match!  May your music and life continue for a long time!  Peace be with you and your loved ones, and may love be your guide.~ Larry from Durham, NH

Dear Dan and Jean, As I've told you before, you are in my thoughts and prayers each day, as your music is.  For some reason, when I heard the following verse in church yesterday, it brought you to mind:  " For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12. "

I believe a lot of your music has come from the mountains and I know it gives peace and joy to many, as it does to me.  We briefly saw Colorado in September on a train trip and I understand why you love the west.  And of course Maine is beautiful too.  I pray that you are enjoying your days and getting stronger and stronger, and we will hear from you soon.  Thank you again for the beauty you have given us.  ~ Kathy P. in WV

I fell in love with your music in college.  I have enjoyed all of your music and have seen you perform several times.  During a recent hard time I sought solace in your music.  I thought I would look into your schedule to see if you might be performing, only to discover your recent bout with cancer.  I pray that you are fully recovered.  Thank you for your music!! ~ Nancy

For me, one of the most amazing things about music is its ability to bring you right back to a place and time in your life. I was in high school and college during the 70's and early 80's and I spent many wonderful hours listening to your music as I studied. I'm sure everyone has a favorite artist whose work takes them back to a time they had almost forgotten (and leaves them smiling for the rest of the day!). I vividly recall playing your music for my children when they were young and your CDs are a staple in my office at work. My kids are grown now and my husband and I have more free time to devote to things we enjoy. Our anniversary was looming and I was online looking for a concert we could attend to celebrate (as we get older, we are ever more nostalgic).  I thought it would be a great treat to see you perform and went in search of your website to see if you might be touring anytime soon. I was so saddened to read about your illness, and wanted to send along my best wishes. I've spent over 25 years in healthcare, and have seen first hand the fragility of good health. I believe it is a wise decision to focus your energy on staying well and I hope you are successful far beyond your expectations.  It would be wonderful to have you back on stage sometime in the future, but it would be better still to know you are well and enjoying life. Thank you for sharing your gifts. All good wishes ~ Terry Morris

Dan,  I just found out today about your illness. Prayer in numbers has profound affect on lives, so with that said, I'll pass the word along and keep the prayer strong.  Please keep your faith strong and never forget where music holds itself within your life.  Being a musician myself I feel that music has a type of healing power.  You have been a musical influence in my life, so keep the magic of your music in your heart, it means alot to others in the world. Take care of yourself, brother ~        Dion Frey

Dan - I was in a record store sometime in about 1970 some thing and I came across a record called Souvenirs by some guy named Dan Fogelberg. I read liner notes,so I found that not only was Joe Walsh producing the album ,he played on all the songs. I bought it and have been a fan ever since . Thanks for all the great tunes and best wishes for a speedy recovery. ~ Allan

Dan, I believe that you can overcome any obstacle, if you so desire! You have to want to. I also believe you're not done yet. You have more to music in you. Drink from the well! I'm not sure you fully comprehend the magnitude of the impact you've made on so many. Although I don't know you, I feel as though you're my brother, and my heart is deeply touched by learning of this.You've have been with me for a long time. I say that, but 30 years ain't long enough. I believe the best medicine is in the music and hope you take from it. I can't say "thank you" enough for being there.

I just learned of your illness and couldn't walk away from the computer until I had sent a quick note to say thanks and best wishes. Your music has been an important part of my life since the first time I heard it as a young teenager.  My prayers are with you.  Sincerely ~ Roger Harrison, South Jordan, Utah

You were my musical salvation through my teens and twenties.  But the lyrics speak to me now more than ever. You are a wonderful singer-songwriter and I truly appreciate you. I wish you well!  I will keep you in my prayers. ~ Terri

Dear Dan:  I performed "Song from Half Mountain" at my High School Homecoming assembly. I fell in love for the first time because she loved Fogelberg. When I first heard "Nether Lands" it brought me to tears (it still does)."Tucson Arizona Gazette" may well be the most hauntingly beautiful song ever recorded.  Your music is a time line through lives.   I lost my mother to cancer in '85, but I have no idea what you, Jean and yours are going through nor would I presume to.   But please know that my prayers and hopes join other hundreds and thousands to strengthen you and keep you through this and beyond.   God bless your beautiful soul Dan. ~ D. McIntosh. Albuquerque NM

Mr. Fogelberg, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  I sunk back in my chair  in disbelief when I read what you were going through. At 46 I can't tell you how long I've been listening, what I can tell you is that I have all the albums, they may be worn out but I still have them.  Each album brings back memories of a time and place in my life that that I can only revisit when I hear those songs and for this I thank you. ~ M.A Mannarino

Dear Dan- I've have listened to your music since 1979 and have seen you in concert 4 times. I wanted to say how sorry I am you have cancer. I have cancer too and I know what you are going through. I hope you can stay strong and keep the faith and fully recover from this cancer. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless you and your music! ~ Susie in Indianapolis

Dear Dan: I did not you had been diagnosed with prostate cancer until today when browsing for lyrics to one of your songs. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.  I happen to work at a radiation center where we treat cancer patients, and I know the toll treating the disease can take on your body. I want to thank you for your wonderful music, which has been a part of my life since the 1970s.  So many of your songs are intertwined with events in my life. I hear a certain song and am transported back in time and living that memory again. You have such a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us all these years. Be strong, have faith...you have lots of people lifting you up in prayer... ~ Karen G.

Thinking of you today and hoping life is good. Sincerely ~ Laura from Longmont, CO

Hello Dan, Was listening to the radio the other day and heard your magical  voice. Hope you are keeping healthy and  strong. It would be great to hear how you are doing. God bless you. From An Aussie Fan. Yours in music ~ Marie  xx

I saw you many many years ago at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA.  You were awesome, I even had a few 8 tracks of you. Wow, how old does that make me feel? I wish you nothing but the best, your music is wonderful, my husband and I listened to you today, with one exception, it was a CD !!!!! You truly are a wonderful gentle soul and I wish you a complete recovery and take care. Sincerely ~ Susan

As we enjoy a warm coffee and listen to your beautiful music we are moved beyond words.  Our prayers are with you and yours as you go through this battle. God bless you with strength and healing.

Dan: I have followed your beautiful music for over 30 years. I first saw you when I was a freshmen at the University of Florida in 1971and you were playing a dive called "The Great Southern Music Hall" in Gainesville.  Since that time I have never stopped listening to you and believing in your message of love. I am a college literature professor living in Florida and praying that you recover and play Florida once again. Best wishes ~ Jim Heck

Here it is the "end of October," and I am playing my favorite Dan Fogelberg music, especially, "Old Tennessee." It's been 30 years since I left Nashville to come back home to Cleveland, Ohio but it still seems like yesterday especially when I listen to that song. I close my eyes and I am there! Actually the whole Captured Angel album, every single song takes me back there. The Home Free and the Souvenirs albums hold a special place in my heart too. Well anyway.... Hope you are well and we get to hear from you sometime soon! God Bless ~ Rita Marie

Dan, It's been over 3 years since we, your caring fans, got the devastating  news.  You can't blame us for wanting to know how things are going since you are so loved. As a registered nurse, I am interested from a medical standpoint.
Anyway, you are so loved and missed. Thankfully we all have your wonderful music you have produced over the years.
Please consider posting an update so we can know better on how to pray for you and Jean and your family. I lost my mother to cancer and older brother to suicide in June 2004. So, I empathize with Jean and your family as I know the 
road in which all of you are walking. I pray for you all...just know how very much you are missed. I believe that when God shuts a door, He opens a window. If He has silenced  your singing voice b/c of your illness, then perhaps you could still have your voice be heard in writing a book perhaps about your life and about this experience and how it has affected you and how it has changed you. It might be just as powerful as your music...one never knows how God will use us in the 
various seasons of our lives. Blessings and prayers I send to you and yours... ~ Suzanne Farrar Davidson, Dallas, Tx

Dear Dan, I have been a fan of your wonderful music and lyrics all my life. Your music has touched me deep within my soul and your metaphorical writing has painted the most beautiful pictures in my mind.  You are a true master of talent.  I was fortunate enough to see you in concert in Ohio during your Full Circle tour.  That album was extremely meaningful to me.  Your music wraps around my heart with the warmth of a fire.  I pray for your health and that I will one day see and hear you again.  ~ Laurie F. Columbus, Ohio

Dear Dan, Fall wouldn't be Fall without your great lyrics ("Old Tennessee") and all the beauty in nature reveled to me in your music. I think of you often and pray for you even more often. I hope and pray we hear some good news soon! Many Blessings to you and yours and GODSPEED! ~ Laura B. Richmond, Va.

My husband and I would try to see you perform live at least once a year.  The last time was a hometown visit for you in Peoria.  The concert was great and it was a very special time for us.  You were home and the town, and we, loved your performance, and you.  The feeling was obviously mutual.  We have missed seeing you and being able to hear you live very much, but so hope that you are well and taking good care.  Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be sent your way as we listen to your truly wonderful, inspired words and music.  God bless, Dan.  ~ Liz & Mac

I have always loved your music. I send my love and best wishes to you. ~ Julie Gergash

Dear Dan:  I wanted to send my prayers and wishes to you and your family. Stay strong and keep the faith in your battle and know that many are praying for you. I was introduced to your music through a friend during the summer of 1979. It was the summer before my senior year in high school.  I went to Long Lake, New York to visit my brother and his roommates.  We stayed up late on the lake listening to your albums and it was a truly moving experience to listen to your words and music while looking out onto the moon lit lake. That summer you became my most favorite musician and have forever remained in my heart.  I had purchased your albums on vinyl initially, to then change into cassette tapes, and then had to purchase again in CD's!  Money well spent!!   Thanks for transforming my young life through your song.  You will never be forgotten.  ~ Maura

Hey Dan. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I don't say it as a cliche but rather a promise. I hope you take comfort in this. I can't help but to encourage you with your own words... "don't look down". Look up Dan. (Psalm 5:3) ~ Rick, Ontario, Canada

Dear Dan,  We have always enjoyed your  music.  A few minutes ago, the  radio station played "Run For The  Roses" and we wanted to let you know how much your music means.  My sister was your baby sitter when she attended Woodruff High School and was  a student in the band led by your dad.  I attended there years ago also, but was in the orchestra.  I always wished I had played a band  instrument so I could be with that group. Anyway, Dan,  we send our sincerest wishes for  your health and pray that God will bless you and your family. ~ Joan and Ron Duke, Kitchener, Ontario,  Canada

Hi Dan, I will be praying for your complete recovery and for the well being of your family as well. I've really enjoyed your music though the years and pray that someday, you will return to share it with us again once more. May the Lord richly bless you and yours!!  ~  Jerry Arnett

My daughter Sarah grew up listening and dancing, to your wonderful music!  It made me laugh, cry and always look forward to the next song. Take care, and never give up. ~ V. Kane, North East, PA

Dear Dan, I am concerned as we have not heard from you, but certainly respect your privacy.  My prayers and heart go out to your mother and brothers, Dan.  You are a gift from God and He will hold you with love in the palm of His hand.
The rains are falling softly now and the colors of the earth divine.  ~ T in Buckeye Country

Dear Dan and Jean, Once again I want to send you many thanks for your incredible music.  I feel like I have known you through your music.  You put your heart and soul into it.  I just can't even express the joy it gives me each day.  May the Lord heal you and give you many years of health. ~ Kathy Piotrowski, West Virginia

Dan, like myself and all your fans worldwide we truly want to know how you are.  Please update us soon. "Await your arrival with simple survival, And one day we'll all understand, One day we'll all understand". ~ Tim G., Pittsburgh

Hey Dan, Thanks for your music! Many have told you-so let me join them! So many of the songs open our hearts and cause deep reflections. I live out many of your songs-I truly believe that God had you write them for all of us. I understand your love of Colorado! I went out here after my divorce. The mountains really help the healing process. I met so many wonderful people there. Cancer Prevention is a must! I get tested every year and will continue as I go along. So, thanks again Dan... Sharing your life and your music with all of us. Take care and God Bless ~ TJ Martin

Thank you for being, Dan. My partner of 13 years and I have just spent a sublime evening listening to your poetry and music, woven into such perfect songs. They are timeless. I can't imagine a world where they didn't exist, and I don't think there was. Perhaps such creations are 'part of the plan' and the world had to wait for you to bring them into being. I don't mean to say that they are not your creations! Far from it. I think that these songs ARE you. I am not religious, Dan, and I don't know you..but I am spiritual, and I sense the strength of your spirit and the power of your love. After listening to the songs and coming down from the emotional high, I decided to look up the internet and see what you are up to. I was shocked and saddened to hear about the prostate cancer. I can't say I can pray for you, but I will channel my energy for your spirit. I have a mentor, Rich, who was diagnosed in his mid to late 40's and was not given much of a chance to be alive today. But he has an indomitable spirit and he lives in Colorado, now in his mid 50's, skiing and golfing and raising money for research when possible. I hope you pull through this. Your soul deserves more time to work your magic and to wonder at the mystery. I wish you love, art, wonder and joy, all of the days of your life. Respectfully and admiringly ~
Bernie Clark., a Brit somewhere in California.

Mr. Fogelberg, Thank you so much for your music.  There have many times where the only expression I could find for the sadness and joy in my life were through your songs.   I only recently heard the news of your illness and have been praying for you since.  As your music has helped so many , I hope the thoughts and prayers of everyone you've touched helps you and lets you know how much you are loved.  God bless and keep you ~ Elin

Dear Dan, I'm another fan since my college days in the early 70's and I just viewed your website and saw news of your cancer battle.  I last saw you perform at Chateau Saint Michelle winery in Woodinville, WA at least five years ago on a very cold, wet evening.  You were kind enough to shake my hand after your finale...your hands were really really cold and your performance was perfect anyway. Take care and I hope this finds you at peace with whatever stage of your illness  you are dealing with right now.  Perhaps you are already enjoying being well again. You are now on my prayer chain websites.  That should help.  I hope you find strength in the Lord, and that you can put your life in His hands, trusting Him 100%.
Your birthday is also my birthday, but you will always be a few years older.  I pray that next 8/13 is a day of celebration and thanksgiving for your good health and my lack of further aging. Best Wishes ~ Deanna in Redmond WA

Dan---We still miss you on the road, but your music prevails and is timeless.  Thanks for the music. We await more at your choosing.  Prayers and good thoughts are with you always, from the Heartland.  I spent some young years in Peoria and Pekin.  That makes us geography brothers.  Be well, most of all.  You gave us the songs. All we can give you are our prayers, healing thoughts, and continued wishes for a long and happy life for you and your family.  Peace. ~ Brad

Dan: My expressed wishes for an expedited recovery from your prostate condition.  I assure you I will be prioritizing my prostate health in the coming weeks, too.  Thanks! ~ Thomas L. Ousman

My sentiments are similar to so many others.  You have, for most of my life, been my favorite secular singer/songwriter.  Thank you for being true to the gift that is in you. My husband and I were separated thirty years ago after we first realized we loved each other.  We were reunited just four years ago.  I had several of your albums from 'way back', but he found several more in an out of the way gas station in northern Alabama recently and bought them for me because he knew!  He plays beautiful acoustic guitar and many times I play with him.  Music is our connection and the language of the soul.  "Longer" is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.  It speaks of a love that is without time.  That's a concept worth pondering.  Thank you.  We also really appreciate the originality and musicality of your Christmas songs.  Thank you, thank you.  God bless you and keep you during this time and may He return to you in many ways the blessing you have been. ~ Chuck & Rita Hilton

Dan- I grew up listening to your albums. Your songs gave me a love for music, but just as importantly, a love for words. I've become a writer, in part due to years of listening to the lyrics in your songs. I can't thank you enough for the work that you sent out into the world. It served as a beacon to me, at those most critical stages of a young life, and led me to trust and believe in the gift of creativity, in the gift of craftsmanship, and in the deeper gifts of the spirit that might be found in music, in stories, and in the human heart. I want you to know how grateful I am to you- for making me believe, and for proving that it can be done. Thank you, Dan. Best WIshes ~ bv