Quotes of Composed Songs - Dan Fogelberg Memorial - Pimiteou Trail - Peoria, IL - Etched in Stone on Waymarking.com

In Peoria, along Riverfront Park and along the Pimiteou Trail is a memorial to folk singer, Dan Fogelberg that includes stones with quotations from some of his songs.

The closest parking area to the memorial is at the end of Morton Street, and off of Adams and Jefferson Streets. From the parking lot, walk toward the river and turn right at the intersection. The memorial is about 200 feet southeast and on the left. The additional stones are located about 100 ft further southwest.

The memorial portion has three stones. They have the following quotes:

Stone 1:

"Love when you can
Cry when you have to
Be who you must
That's part of the plan
Await your arrival
with simple survival
And one day we'll understand

"Part of the Plan"
Dan Fogelberg 1974"

Stone 2:

"Venturing further than the
length of your sight
Out past the reach
of your beginnings
There is a gamble in each
proud act of flight
But the losses pale
before the winnings

Circling and diving with
this freedom you've found
illusion blows apart
and scatters
There is no darkness in
this place that we're bound
Love is the only thing that matters

"Icarus Ascending
Dan Fogelberg - 2001"

Stone 3:

First is a short statement with a dedication and biography of Dan Fogelberg, who was born and raised in Peoria.

"To every man the mystery
sings a different song,
He fills his page of history,
dreams his dreams, and is gone.

"River of Souls"
Dan Fogelberg 1991"


The second group of stones have the following quotes:

Stone 4:

"May your love be there to guide us
May it always keep us strong
May we wlk within your footsteps
As you lead us ever on
Ever on

"Ever On"
Dan Fogelberg 1990"

Stone 5:

"And in this planetary circle
We are but a single stone
Spinning on our fagile axis
Through the endless nights along
Ever on"

Stone 6:

"May the trail rise up to meet you
May your heart rejoice in song
May the skies be fair above you
As you journey ever on
Ever on"

Fogelberg had written and sang many well known songs, including, "Auld Lang Syne," and "Leader of the Band." The web site for the Dan Fogelberg Foundation (link below) has an audio tour that provides some insight on these quotes - well worth a listen. In general, fans and friends voted on the quotes that would be part of this memorial. The number one vote was the quote from "Part of the Plan."

Address: Off Morton Street Riverfront Park Peoria, IL Website: [Web Link]

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