Dear Dan and Jean -- I have left messages here before as you are on my mind often.  As always, I wish you both strength, joy, and comfort.  I just wanted to tell you that on September 24, my husband and I celebrate our second wedding anniversary.  We met each other late in life, and value every minute we have together.  Tonight I was honored to sing the song "Longer" to him and to sing it with great love in my heart.  I also sang it in honor of you and what your music has meant to us for so many years.  Many blessings to you, Dan and Jean. Many blessings. ~ Laurel and M. G. Stinnett

"Let your faith be your strength and your love be your guiding star..." Dear Dan, I don't think I've ever heard lyrics more meaningful and powerful as yours in "Icarus Ascending".  When my son graduated from high school,  I printed out the lyrics and gave them to him.  I used those lyrics again in a memorial card that I designed to honor and remember my daughter who passed away 5 years ago.  On the cover of the memorial card I printed that line from your song next to a photo of my
daughter feeding seagulls on the beach.  On the inside of the card I included another picture of her with the line, "There is no darkness in this place that we're bound.  Love is the only thing that matters". Although I wasn't fortunate enough to be able to have your music played at my wedding, your music and lyrics have even greater meaning for me 25 years later.  I want you to know that I think of you often and hope and pray that you are getting better and stronger each day.  Sending healing and loving thoughts your way. ~ Pam L. in Louisiana

Dan and Jean, I think about you both each day as I listen to Dan's music.  Dan is such a legend, and I pray each day for him in hopes that he will beat his illness and continue to provide the world with music that cannot be matched by any other artist. Dan, your music and spirit have touched me in so many ways over the years.  As I went through a very tough time this spring, I used your music to keep my spirit alive and to move me out of a deep depression.  It worked!  One song in particular helped me the most -- "Magic Every Moment."  Not only did I recover from a very sad situation (broken heart), I successfully completed my first Triathlon on September 17th.  At 52 years old, I'm very sad that the love of my life broke my heart, but I'm happy that your music helped me move on and accomplish something that I never dreamed that I could do.    As I passed women and men on the bike course, I was singing "Magic Every Moment".  That song made a major difference in my life.  Thank you! God bless both of you. Love to both of you ~ Katy Stoveken

Dan, Without your words and haunting melodies my heart would not have been as equipped to deal with the major events of my life (to date).   It never occurred to me so many other people might be feeling the same way, but it's obvious after reading the beautiful sentiments written here that you've touched us all in a special way.   Thank you for following the music where it called you all these years.   You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...be well! ~ Tammy R.

Since I was a freshman in high school and my brother gave me Captured Angel  for Christmas, I have followed your music.  Your lyrics have always meant so much to me.   I have bought everything you have ever put out and always will.  I sang your songs to my children when they were babies as lullabies because I thought your music was more honest and soothing.  I must admit, I can't sing, but they didn't mind.  They have grown up listening to your songs.  I was lucky enough to marry a man who also appreciates your talent and we are approaching our 24th anniversary.  Your music will be played at
our 25th, I promise!!  I haven't ever sent anything before because I don't do normally do this.  I felt compelled today to send you a note to let you know how much your music has touched my life.   It seemed  that for every stage I went through, you had music to help me through. I was so very sorry to hear of your illness.  I have and will continue to pray for your return to good health.  You and Jean have my warmest wishes. Remember - With God, all things are possible. ~ Trish

Hi Dan. The first album I ever owned was your first, Home Free. I think I wore the grooves out of it. I've been a fan ever since. Please accept my prayers for your speedy and complete recovery. My husband and I now live in Colorado and agree with you as to its mystique and quality of life. God Bless you.

Dear Dan, I have been thinking about you a lot and missing you on the concert circuit. :-( I have enjoyed your shows many times at the Greek Theatre here in L.A. Your concerts always bring a smile to my face. My Dad even joined us the last time you came to town and although he was not a fan prior to seeing you live, he was tapping his foot and clapping along and
admitted that he enjoyed himself afterward.  I grew up listening to your music and I am a still a HUGE fan.  Your voice and lyrics have always been very meaningful and comforting to me. I pray for your recovery and hope that we will all be blessed with your gifts again very soon.  - Much love to you and your family ~ Shelby Huston Haro

Dan and family: I hope you are doing well.  I too was saddened to hear of your diagnosis of prostate cancer.  I am a physician who practices beyond what is called the level of "standard of care" since I finished residency 10 years ago.  Back then the "experts" were telling young physicians that the PSA test was not of any great value......since no studies had proven yet that early detection changed morbidity and mortality.  I told the then head of the Oncology department that it was only because the right study had not been done yet.  Five years later they were telling us to check the PSA and DRE starting at age 50.  Now I see Urologists who think that just because a man is in his mid-70's or early 80's that a PSA is not justified.  I disagree.  I find such thinking an example of age discrimination.  I advise ALL my male patients to start having the PSA checked every two years starting at age 40 (every year if there is a family history AT ANY AGE) and every year starting at age 46.  This past year I have detected 8 prostate cancers in men ranging from age 52 to 79, all with PSA's less than the cut-off of 4.0 and all these men had normal digital exams by both myself and the urologist that  I referred them to.  All  thought they were in no danger as their prior physician told them they were OK since the PSA was below 4.0  The crux of the matter is that what is truly important is the PSA velocity or the rate that it is increasing.  It is a rather simple process to rule out urinary tract infections or prostate infections as the cause of a falsely elevated PSA.  Again, I can never say this enough to patients:  TISSUE MAKES THE DIAGNOSIS, not the PSA level or the digital exam.  These are just tools that guide us and move us forward to the biopsy process.  I think that you should also know that there is research now ongoing with Capsacian (it is found in certain peppers) that appears to kill prostate cancer cells in rat models and in tissue cultures......so keep the faith Dan, we are going to find a cure for you.  I personally would recommend that you consider that our immune systems can be bolstered through exercise....not to mention how much it improves the mental attitude.  I hope your physicians have counseled you on this.  Music also has I believe a curative power on both the body and the soul....things that we are just beginning to realize in Western medicine. 

I thank you as a physician for putting the advice on prostate cancer on your web site....be assured that you have saved someone's life and others from what you are going through.  I had the privilege of seeing you perform at Iowa State University in Ames, IA years ago with my future wife in the 1970's.  I thank you for all the wonderful music that you have given us and for all the music that you will give us in the future.  Hey...if Lance Armstrong can beat cancer, so can you Dan...even if the cancer is a different one (in my book you are a far better man than Lance).  Our families' prayers are with you and your family, Dan. ~  Dr. Jim 

Dear Dan, my prayers and thoughts are with you. You've brought joy into my heart. I used to see you at the Valley Forge music festival, near Philadelphia.  I sat in one of the front row seats and loved watching and listening to you.  I own all of your CDs. You've meant a great deal to me over the years.

Dan  your music has been a major part of my life.  Your voice & your ballads are beautiful  I wish you a long & healthy life.  Hopefully your cancer is gone. You  are such a gifted person and I wish only the best for you.  Sincerely ~ Jeanette McRoberts

Dear Dan - Thinking of you with gratitude for your generosity in sharing your gifts of music, poetry, and  the heart with your devoted fans.  I so clearly remember the hauntingly beautiful strains of Home Free playing in the room next to mine during my freshman year of college.  I've been hooked ever since. I'll continue to pray for you as you weather this difficult chapter in your
life, and wish for you blessings, both large and  small.  Please know what an enduring positive influence you have on our  troubled world as your music continues to feed our spirits and uplift our daily  lives.  God bless. ~ Tricia

Dan, My prayers are with you and your family.  I cannot even begin to thank you for the music that touched my heart and my life so many years ago. From Fogelberg & Weisberg (Twin Sons) until now, my 15 year old daughter to this day still very rarely misses playing your Greatest Hits every Sunday morning and has since she was a little girl. I have what used to be a cassette now a cd in a safety deposit box, a copy of Souvenirs to be played when I pass on. My very first love back in 1977 was a 22 year hippie musician that captured the heart of a 16 year old with your music, and I have been a big fan of yours ever since. I saw you in Birmingham, Al in the eighties -- you were solo at the Oak Mt Amphitheatre. It was great. .Thank you for all these many years for everything you have given to so many through your music. Get Well And God Bless. ~ Lisa Dailey, Okeechobee, Florida

Dear Dan and Family,   I feel like I am writing to an old friend. Ever since I listened to a friend's copy of Souvenirs when I was 17, I have eagerly awaited each new release by you. I am now 48 and I still enjoy listening to your songs just as much as I always did. I feel very fortunate to have seen you perform in Charlotte, NC in 82 or 83 ( I can't recall which ) during your Innocent Age tour. I was very saddened by the news of your sickness and I wish you the best and I will remember in my prayers. May you receive strength from the comments of all of your fans on this web site. Thank you for your vision and your words.

Dan, Do you remember playing the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver as Frankie and the Aliens?  The concert was almost over before my friend and I realized you were Frankie - we could hardly believe it!  And then you said something about playing something other than that "sugary stuff" (or something to that  effect) and my friend burst into tears.  I loved it.  Seeing you play  so many times at Red Rocks and at the opening of the Buell Theater - you opened  yourself to reveal the human themes of love, loss, anger, joy, wonder that  are within us all.  Through your music I learned more about myself, which  is the gift that
all great poets, songwriters, musicians, and other artists can  give.  I count your music to be among the greatest gifts I have  ever received, and will always hold you in the highest esteem.  ~ Lisa

Dear Dan and Jean...thank you for all of the years of music you have enlightened my  life with.  My granddaughter Samara is 3 and loves your music as much as I. She pronounces your last name a bit differently - calling you Dan Jelloberg. I was at your concert in Seattle 26 years ago, was pregnant  with my 2nd daughter and had Anna at the age of 1 with me. Anna was silent  during the songs and was scared when the crowd applauded, so you graciously invited me to sit back stage with her and listen..mere feet from where you performed, having conversations with your  guitars (that rocked by the way, as I have
intimate chats with mine  as well). I will never forget your generosity and kindness for a  small child...you ARE an angel among us.  I practice the healing art of qi gong/ and wonder if you have tried this method of  treatment?   I have convinced my toughest non-believer...my 18  year old daughter. I've  seen amazing results...as the energy simply comes from the universe through me. I feel very blessed to be a  vehicle. Please try it if you haven't. Again...thank you to the leader of the band. Many blessings to you and yours. Thanks Dan Jelloberg... ~ Cheri  Knight

Dan and Jean, Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the battle you are so courageously fighting. Your CDs are permanent fixtures in my CD players (car and home) and I want you to know the joy that hearing you sing brings to my children and I on a daily basis. My husband died of cancer so I know the battle you face. I pray for a complete recovery for you and that you return to the stage and grace us once again with your presence, your spirit, your music and your voice. We are hoping that remission soon becomes part of your vocabulary! Good luck! Lots of Love! Can't wait to hear from you again! ~ C
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I just wanted to take a minute and say Thank you.  You behold all of the things I hold dear to my heart.  From your beginnings in humble Peoria (I'm from Clinton IL) to your songs of majesty celebrating what God has provided to ALL of us.  Of course we had "Longer" sung at our wedding 17 years ago and my husband introduced me to your lyrics and it just touches us sooo much.  We were also very blessed to enjoy your last concert in Peora, what a beautiful and intimate setting, we could tell you had come "Full Circle".  We pray for your strength and that you can make others aware.  God Bless you Dan and your family.  (Red Rocks truly Rocks) ~ Hayley H-Clinton IL

Dan, We all miss you so much. Please take care of yourself. I visited your web site about a year ago and read about getting a  PSA and a DRE. Well I'm having my annual physical in a couple days and I  remember reading about those exams on your web site and I couldn't remember  what they were called, and I want to ask my doctor about them. So thanks for having the information on your website. Take care. ~ Dan

Dan: As a guy who has had several family members diagnosed with prostate cancer, I empathize wholeheartedly with your situation.  Both my wife and I offer our thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your friends-- you are special in our lives, as, like many folks here, one of your songs ("Run for the Roses") was our choice for our wedding song.  We breed and raise horses, so the song is especially meaningful for us.  Your songs were some of the first ones that I learned to play on the guitar (well, tried to play -- ;))  You have always stood out for me as a great songwriter in a immense field of mediocrity.  I hope that you come out of all of this healthy, sane, and are able to live your life as you desire.  If you'll forgive me a crude paraphrasing, "your songs are in all of our souls."  You continue to be the Leader of Our Band! ~ Michael & Karen Malcor-Chapman

Dan (and family)....you have had my prayers and thoughts as you battle the cancer that you don't deserve.  I could write pages about what role you have played in my life---but a quick glimpse of a few of the other good wishes on this website shows that you have had the same kind of impact on many, many other people.  That is truly the mark of a great man, a great human being, by any definition.   Growing up in Monmouth, Illinois, at about the same time as you, I had not heard of you until I moved to Peoria in 1974. Within the next year or so I had heard "Home Free" and bought the second album, and knew "Part of the Plan" and "Illinois" and most of those songs by heart (and sang 'em all the time!)  Each new album found its way quickly to my collection, and the cover of each brings floods of memories rushing to the surface, as do many of the individual songs.  Partway into a new relationship in 1983-1984, I discovered that my new lady (and eventual wife) was not only a Fogelberg fan but a former date though she confessed she was more interested in John Mabee (who has never produced a single album!)  I've been able to see you in concert four times, including the Exiles tour and in July 2003 here the Full Circle tour , and each time has been a special and unforgettable experience of your live music.  You have been an inspiration to me for 32 years, and counting, and your words and music still touch me deeply.  Thanks for all you have done, and I pray you will be able to do much more, on this earth. ~ Michael A. Fleming, Esq.

Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you. There's no way to describe how much I've enjoyed your music through the years. I was 11 or 12 when my older brother said, "you've got to hear this new guy - Dan Fogelberg" and played me Home Free. I have been a fan ever since. My wife and I have seen you in concert in cities all over the country (Nashville, Knoxville, Saratoga Springs, Charlotte) and a variety of venues. I never cease to be amazed at your songwriting gifts, your guitar and piano talents, and your showmanship. Your songs tell the stories and touch the emotions of life. And they've been a large part of the soundtrack of my life. "Cursing the quest, courting disaster, measureless nights forebode moments of rest, glimpses of laughter are treasured along the road." Best of life from a friend you never knew you had.

Dan - My love and thoughts are still with you and I still listen to your wonderful music as your words and lyrics and music are so brilliant...and words I still listen to and live by. Dan, I pray and hope you are doing well. Cheers~ Tina Rojas

Dear Dan,  I would like to thank you for all of the inspiration you have given me over the years.  I was very ill a couple of years ago and your music gave me strength at my worst of times.  "Run for the Roses" is very special to me, "Since you Asked", "Leader of the Band" and many others.  I am praying for you.  I know God has put you on this earth for a reason, and I don't think your work is done yet. Sincerely ~ Kim Fahlbeck

Dear Dan and Family-I hope that you are feeling the love and prayers of a nation. I listen to your music everyday and it always brings me back to a time that was so wonderful and I hope that you will feel not only my love and prayers but be reminded that you are so special to so many! Please hold our love close and let it help you fight this and get well. All my love
and  prayers ~ margaret trask

How do I thank you for the music?   There must be more songs in one with such a luring voice and such a poet's heart:)  Thank you for the ballads and especially the one I sang from the top of Long's Peak many summers ago:"High on this mountain, the clouds down below, I'm feeling so strong and alive. . ."!!   Being 48 yrs,  I am still trading my albums for CD's and just replaced "Home Free" and "Nether Lands."    I only saw you in concert once and that was in Louisville, KY in the late 80's.  You are ever in my prayers.  Be comforted, be at peace and yet,  FIGHT.  You are still a beautiful man inside and out.  I want to bring my beloved husband to a concert soon.  He's been in Iraq since Dec. 21, '05. Oh Dan, could I pray you to come to Wolf Trap?   Don't stop playing.  We NEED you, rare and fine troubadour!!!   Keeping a flame of hope burning in my window tonight ~ Lisa Claire Cantwell

Dear Dan, I have been a fan since the beginning but only recently heard of your battle with cancer.  Please know that I will be praying for you, that you will find complete health once again. ~ Dana

I want you to know that like legions of other people your music and lyrics have helped me through hard times, augmented good times and sometimes just helped me study at university. I have never had the opportunity to see you perform live and I hope to be able to some day. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. Livestrong and thank you for your songs. ~ JLC

Dan, As I was going through my old albums to sell, I  found and played "Nether Lands".  I began to remember when we were so innocent, happy and your music touched our hearts and minds like no other musician.  Your words of music brought us contemplation, tears and a hope of those years we thought we could change the world.  Then the music stopped and here we are wondering where do we go from here.  I will not cry tears of sadness, but only of joy for you.  You have lived a fulfilled life beyond imagination.  Your life of music has taken us to the highest mountains and back.  You have been a caretaker of life with your music. You gave to well beyond many of us that only wished, but hung on the best we could with what we could believe in, if only there were something to believe in.  You have lived a life as Marcus Aurelius saw it, "finding a way to live in the world and not be destroyed by it."  Your life and songs are as he was a wise man.  "This then remains," Marcus reminds himself:"Remember to retire into this little territory of the inner self--your own world (which is all there is)--and there be free, and as a human being, observe the world passing by.  Each of us must look to the well being of his inner world, for it's here that we may find peace."  Dan, the day you were born, you already believed in peace.  Take care. ~ Victoria

Dan, I've made the comment in the past that I was glad there were a lot of classic movies I hadn't seen; it gives me a large field to enjoy as the years go by.  My relationship to your career is similar.  I've known of you for many years, but my old tastes had me listening to groups like Kansas, The Moody Blues, Deep Purple, and so forth.  What can I say? But, I still remember, like it was just a few days ago, the first time I heard "Tullamore Dew. " No other piece of music had ever enchanted and mystified me like that one did. (It still does)  At the time I was working at a TV shop and the owner was a fan.  From there I heard parts of  The Innocent Age.  But my life was going through big changes, and I left popular music behind for a number of years. 

This evening I was listening to Sirius Radio, and your ballad about an old girlfriend came on.  I had heard it here a number of times, and I thought I'd take a look on the Internet to see if it was a true story.  "Same Old Lang Syne" is a perfectly crafted song; God grant me that I will never become so jaded that the bittersweet emotions it creates fail to come.  What a heart you have, Dan; and what I've missed by not following you more closely over the years.  I have a lot to look forward to.  Considering the approaching season, I've purchased my second DF CD; The First Christmas Morning.

Dan, my prayer in this moment for you is that you will be healed, and that your years to come will find you living in a genuine relationship with the Son of God.  Perhaps, if you and He should agree to give all of us a blessing that could hardly be measured, you'll write of it. I have a friend who lives in Peoria.  When I see her in a few days, I will tell her of an artist that was born there. With great respect and love to man that has made so many lives richer ~ Jeff

Dear Dan, "Dancing Shoes" helped me know what love means, so I could love my first love even more than I already loved her... That is a song which plays in my mind when I'm remembering the richest parts of my life. Thanks for giving us something that lives forever. Kind Regards ~ Scott Canfield

Dan, your music was the theme of my college experience.  I attended a rural college in Southern West Virginia where I met a small group of very wonderful people who were all into your music.  Whenever we were together one or all of your first four ALBUMS were playing.  Kinda dating myself, huh?  Anyway, I am very saddened to hear of your health problem and hope you are healing.  This world needs more beautiful, heartfelt music with intelligent, intricate lyrics.  Get well and be happy Mr. Fogelberg, in my mind's eye you will always be young, healthy and a reminder of those days in my past that I cherish forever.

Dear Dan and family,  I awoke this morning thinking about you and your music, and decided to check your website. I was saddened to hear of your illness, and I wish you the very best in your fight. I would like to thank you for the many songs you have crafted that have touched me so deeply over the years. I came to America from the UK in 1979, and immediately I was
exposed to your beautiful music. It seems like my life here was charted along the way by a Dan Fogelberg song, and every time I hear one of those wonderful melodies, it takes me back to wherever I was and whatever I was doing along that part of the journey of my own life. I am also a musician and songwriter, and your incredible talent is an inspiration to me and always will be. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for these gifts. Sincerely ~ Mick

Dear Dan and Jean, My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you. I hope each day brings you closer to beating the disease and feeling better. As with many others, you have been an inspiration to me not only through your music, but your talent on the keyboards and guitar.  My first memory of one of your concerts was at CSU's Moby gym in the '70s.  I've been to many Red Rocks concerts and the very memorable Denver Paramount theater show. (I loved it when you came up through the stage floor playing the Paramount organ!) 

Your songs have been with me throughout the years and my wedding day was especially memorable with "Paris Nocturne." At your last Red Rocks show, my husband surprised me with your Christmas CD. It is such a wonderful compilation of traditional and non-traditional pieces.  I'm also a big fan of your bluegrass and blues stuff.  There are so many great songs and wonderful memories. Thank you each and every one of them. God will see you through. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Julie Forbes, Denver, CO