Dear Mr Satriani,

My name is Vicente and I live in Malaga (southern Spain). My family and I are great fans of your music. Specially my two cousins, FJ and JA, who have a rock band called “Remember Rock” and always play some songs from your repertoire in each concert.They both went to see the last two concerts you offered to the Spanish public. FJ (46, computer engeneer) has been struggling against leucemia for six years. Last summer he underwent a marrow transplant. He enjoys playing the guitar so much that when he had to stay in hospital for long periods asked to be sent his musical gear -he has tried hard not to waste a minute of joy in his life- and recorded some of your songs. Unfortunately, he is at present in very bad condition, and we think that he's going to pass away in very few days. And this is the reason why I'm writing; I'd like to ask you to write some encouraging words to him. He doesn't know that he's dying; we haven't told him the whole truth as we want him to go peacefully. He would go crazy with appreciation if he received a short message from his idol! I hope that your agenda will enable you to do this little favour for us.