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CommentsCandice 10/29/2009 21:07
Please let anyone who may want updates know about this website for Mercer. Janis Mangum 10/30/2009 05:49
We are praying for Mr. Crook constantly. I will send out to others to pray very hard. Please let me know as soon as the surgery is over. Janis Chuck McK. 10/30/2009 06:48
Prayers are going out for all of you but especially for Mercer. "Hang in there Dawg." Chuck McK. 10/30/2009 08:16
Just got the 10:00 update (at 11:30) Monique and Carson Corn 10/30/2009 08:21
May God wrap his arms around your precious family during this season. Mercer is an incredible man who has deeply touched the lives of many people, including ours! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! 10/30/2009 08:26
May God wrap his arms around your precious family during this season! Mercer is an incredible man who has touched the lives of many people including ours! He will be in our thoughts and prayrers daily! We love ya Mercer! Pat White Aikens 10/30/2009 09:12
Prayers for you all. Mercer is a special and well loved man. jadavid3 10/30/2009 14:04
Mercer My Brother, Shannon Jenrette 10/30/2009 15:14
My prayers are with all of you! Mr. Crook has a very strong will -- if anyone can do this -- he can! May God bless you all. larae and james mason 10/30/2009 16:18
Aunt candice and uncle michael we love yall and are thinking about yall and all yall are in our thoughts and prayets may god be with yall at this time Mary Stephens Griffin 10/30/2009 17:48
I wanted you all to know that you are all in Sherry Mays 10/30/2009 19:52
Praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you for a speedy recovery. Jerry and Cathy Miller 10/30/2009 20:07
We are Praying and know God can do a complete healing on his body. Angie Miller Balthazor 10/30/2009 20:14
I am praying for him and know that God will do the work. He made such an impression on so many peoples lives, and God knows and sees all! Kim 10/30/2009 20:15
We love you so much Mr. Crook!! I know you're a fighter and you'll pull through. God has given you a gift and he intends to see it thru!! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family!! Melanie Lefler 10/30/2009 20:56
My family and I are praying for you, Mr. Crook. You have meant so much to my brother Bill Jarrell and so many band students over the years. I pray that you will see and feel the outpouring of love from all those to whom you have made a difference. Mark McDonald & Family 10/30/2009 23:58
Mercer, We are so sorry you have been injured. We are praying for your complete healing & recovery. Paula (House) Seabolt 10/31/2009 07:06
Music Man! 10/31/2009 09:16
Mercer and family, Kim Clark 10/31/2009 09:19
Hello to the Crook family. My mother emailed this link to me and I've just been able to read the latest. Thank you SO much for creating something like this so that all of us can keep check on a man that means so much to so many. I can only imagine what the family must be going through during this process. I began to tear up just reading about Mr. Crook's surgeries and all that he has gone through. I know that it must be even more difficult for y'all. lucy kole 10/31/2009 09:27
I didn't get the news until last night (Mercer's birthday) since we now live in Oglethorpe County. Mercer is in my prayers - the best medicine will be when y'all tell him how UGA beat the odds & beat Fla. He'll get right on up from there! Bless him & all of the family - know that you are surrounded by love. Lucy Kole Sherry (Highfield) Smith 10/31/2009 15:28
My mom sent me this link a little while ago and I am going to pass it on to several EHHS graduates that have been getting together this past year for dinners, etc. We met this past Wednesday and the conversation was about Mr. Crook but no one knew very much. We are all praying for his speedy recovery and our thoughts are with you, the family. Kathy Crane Ledfor 10/31/2009 15:43
Mr.Crook, Chris and family, we are all praying for your speedy recovery. You are a fighter and YOU WILL WIN!! You never settled for second best , now we are counting on you to come out first on this one. You mean so much to each of us that were your students. Not just as a teacher but as a mentor and friend. We cannot tell you how much you mean to us but only know that every last one of us are praying daily for you and the family to get through this awful time. So, strike up the band and get on home. We love you Rebecca Smith 10/31/2009 17:02
Continuing to pray for you and how wonderful to be able to keep up on this website. Thank you family for creating this in the midst of your storm. Craig Cantrell & The East Hall Band 10/31/2009 19:59
To the FATHER OF THE EAST HALL BAND and his WONDERFUL FAMILY: Brian and Hope Sullivan 10/31/2009 23:10
We were so sorry to hear about your accident. We know that you will be doing better soon. It just takes time. You and your family are in our prayers. Ashley Griffin 11/01/2009 06:28
Mr. Crook, one of the most influential adults on my life so far. I was so sad to heat about your acident! I'm am so thankful you are alive and recovering though! My family and I have been praying and will continue to keep your health an recovery in our prayers. I pray that God heals you quickly and is with your family and puts them at peace during this hard time. Missed seeing you at the game yesterday...hopefully you will be back soon enough and to keep your rock band going! (: heal quickly! Thanks for all you have done for me over the years! I know you will be up and moving around shortly. May God just pour his blessings upon you and your family! Janice Pierce Grizzel 11/01/2009 13:33
Dear Crook Family, Marcia Craven Hood 11/01/2009 13:39
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers- mary alice and al 11/01/2009 16:14
Raymond 11/01/2009 16:25
We will continue to pray for Mercer and all of you. If anyone can come through this it is Mercer. ken ausborn 11/01/2009 16:55
BOY,SOME FOLKS WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET A NAME ANDPICTURE IN THE PAPER!! THE DOGS LOOKED HORRIBLE SAT, SO GOD IS ALREADY BLESSING YOU..WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU--HANG IN THERE LIKE A HAIR IN A BISCUIT.....WE LOVE YOU BRO--KEN Donna&Roger TaylorSr. 11/01/2009 18:39
We are praying for you Mr. Crook and your family!!! We just know you will pull through, and be fine because we know you and what a tough person that you are. We do know that you cant keep a good DAWG down! We will continue to pray, and we love you and your family dearly!!! Raymond & Dianasue Walton 11/01/2009 19:32
All the years both Dianasue and I have played with you in NorthWinds (and the GSO), one of the highlights, past your great oboe playing, was your ongoing verbal banter with Ernie and others during rehearsals. I personally considered it a mark of respect to start getting occasional "insults" from my double reed colleague in recent years! Carrie 11/01/2009 20:36
He is an on time GOD. My prayers are with you all and thoes around you. I pray for God to give you strength when you have none, rest when you need it., and the peace of mind that he knows what he is doing. Pat S venema 11/01/2009 21:31
Just want you to know a lot of prayers are going up for Mercer and the family... You have blessed alot of people and prayers are being heard.. God bless each of you. Ken White 11/02/2009 05:47
Chris, Michael, Rory, and family, you know my prayers are with you. The "no. 1 dawg" will pull through. He will have an entire church praying for him as we do the LCT at FBC this year. 11/02/2009 05:49
Today is a new day, we pray that you had a good night and will be stronger today. Today is Monday our Mr. Crook day, we will miss you! Yes we will miss being yelled at :)! We pray that today is a good day and that God's peace is with you all! Last time we had a lesson Mercer said he might just grow long hair, get his ear pierced and hit the road with his band! We all laughed but I can't wait to see it happen! Thank ya'll so much for allowing him to be a part of our lives! Mrs. Crook you must be an angel you have shared him with so many people throughout the years.Thank you for sharing, it has truely changed our lives. Have a blessed day! Dave Reesman 11/02/2009 08:25
Hi Michael and Candice, Melissa Robison Donaldson 11/02/2009 10:28
I was terribly shocked to hear about Mercer. We grew up together, and he followed his dream in music like I "should" have done. I am so proud of him and love him dearly - always have and so did my Daddy, Mr. Robison. I am constantly praying for Mercer and Chris and all of the family. May God restore him to good health so he can continue to play his music and continue his wonderful teaching career. Our 45th class reunion is next year, so like Chris said, he has a goal. God be with you and your family. Gail Wall Stover 11/02/2009 11:11
So sorry to hear about the accident - I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Dan Bailey 11/02/2009 11:28
I was shocked to hear about Mercer. Let him know that we can't wait to hear him and his band play at our 45th class reunion next year. If I had known he had a band, I would have already made it a point to hear them. Mercer, have a speedy recovery. You and your family are in my prayers. John Sheats 11/02/2009 12:12
Mercer and Family, Tyler Davis 11/02/2009 12:57
Mr. Crook and Family, Laura Bosworth (Sloan) Class of 94 11/02/2009 13:39
Mr. Crook & Family, LARRY & MARTHA JANE WALL - WINDER, GA 11/02/2009 14:29
Mercer and family - Paul & Kathie Harris & family 11/02/2009 15:01
Mercer & family: We appreciate the web Donna Forrester Taylor 11/02/2009 16:19
Well Mr. Crook, Today I found myself praying almost continuosly that GOD lay his healing hand on you, and I have a peace that he will. I want you to know Mr. Crook what an inspiration and Mentor that you have been to me and my family. Not only do we have great a respect for you but, we also LOVE YOU dearly, And know that we will not cease lifting you and your family up in prayer..We love you, and will check on you tomorrow. Kendra Childers 11/02/2009 18:13
Mercer and family, Christina Aguilera 11/03/2009 05:18
Mr. Crook is one of the greatest man I have ever met. I admire him and I hope that one day I may be as great as him. He inspires me to continue playing my trumpet and try the best I can. I know he will be fine because he is a Dawg after all! He scared the living crap out of me when I found out about the accident. I miss his constant compliments and he big smile that lights up the band room. Thank you for the website! God Bless, My prayers are with you and your family. Chris Allinger's Grandparents 11/03/2009 05:46
We continue to pray for Mr. Crook and the family. He has been a tremendous influence on so many young lives, as he taught, encouraged, and led. We are so very thankful and appreciative for all of you. Thanks for the site to help us know how to pray for him. Dorothy Knowles 11/03/2009 06:32
Hey Mercer! Tom and Kathy W. 11/03/2009 08:08
Hang in there Big Dawg. I know you are gonna be good as new someday. It's just gonna take a lot of time, more than your impatient self will want to deal with. We missed you and all your family in Jacksonville. We needed your presence as there were a whole gang of revolting gaytors next to us. I know you would have kept them in line. Pat Jarrell 11/03/2009 09:05
We continue to pray for you all as well as Mr. Crook. He has been such a friend, especially to our son, Bill. By the stripes of Jesus, Mr. Crook, you are healed and whole! We love you! Dwight Satterwhite 11/03/2009 12:51
Dear Mercer (Mr. positive), John and Moni Harriman 11/03/2009 13:31
Do you realize that you all gave me a heart attack?!?!? When I saw Mercer's picture at the top of this blog... gosh, geez, man, umhhh, oh Lord, my Lord, Jesus, OH MY!, OH NO!, NO NO NO!, "shock...........", John Harriman 11/03/2009 13:34
Oh, when Mercer's heart can take it, I have a slew of "interesting" "forwards" to send him. We are of like minds!!!! LOL Mercer..Keep humming beautiful tunes and know that we all are praying for your getting better on a daily basis. I am sure this is the most challenging time for you as it would be for me, but please do know that we all love you and want your speedy recovery. You are missed, my dear friend. Hugs Pam Stephanie Terrell 11/03/2009 18:26
You have impacted both of our daughters, one through Daniel Merck at Chestatee and the other through the band at Gainesville College. Thank you so much for your dedication to music and to the kids. Will pray that you are well soon and that God will be with you and your family throughout this ordeal. Angela Parker 11/04/2009 09:28
Thank you so much on the information regarding Mercer's recovery. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all. Lisa (Irvin) Wilson 11/04/2009 19:38
Mr, Crrok we continue to pray for your recovery and piece for your family. You have touched so many lives over the years. It is only fitting that we rally around you now in this most difficult time. Brenda Adams 11/05/2009 08:56
Mercer and your family, Richard & Sally Miller 11/05/2009 10:25
You are in our prayers, thank you for teaching our children the love for music. Linda Crowe 11/06/2009 06:13
We love you and are praying for you. Mike Back 11/06/2009 11:53
Mercer, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. I know you can do it. Kathy Crane Ledford 11/07/2009 11:52
Mr. Crook, just came to the site to get an update on you. Your family is doing a great job keeping us all informed on your progress. All of us EHHS alumni are so glad that you are doing better. Please know that you are going to be in our prayers continually. There is not a day goes by that you are not mentioned on our FB page. You are very important to us and we KNOW that you are going to be OK. With your strength and our prayers you just have to get well. You are the ULTIMATE VIKING!!! We love you . Love , Kathy Pamela Crane LeFrois 11/07/2009 18:39
Mr. Crook, you have meant so much to all 5 of us Crane kids. My dad thought the world of you We were so touched when you sang "The Old Rugged Cross" at his funeral. You are greatly loved and we all want you to get better soon.Much love to you and your family from Pam, Greg, Kim, Audra and Tricia Christi Lenz 11/09/2009 19:27
Northwinds wasn't the same without Mercer on Sunday. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for including us all in your family and sharring your updates with us. Jackie (Bonnemer) Hall 11/10/2009 07:20
Dear Mercer, Are your ears burning?! I just returned from Winder and your name came up quite frequently. While at home I saw Martha Jane (Hosch), Margaret (Austin), Lynn (Brown) and Melissa (Robison)and got caught up with the latest on your situation. Oh, and I ran into Larry Joe Wilburn at the DQ and he asked if I'd heard about what happened to you. Sure did hate to hear about the accident but it sounds like you had an angel on your shoulder that day because we could easily be talking about what a great guy Mercer "was" instead of how thankful we are that you were spared. I hope you continue to improve daily and that it won't be long before you can break out of there. Everyone is keeping you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. We're all looking forward to seeing you at our 45th class reunion in May. Terry Saye (Class of 65 WBHS) 11/10/2009 12:37
Mercer; Phil Gazaway 11/10/2009 16:44
Praying that God will see you through with strength and courage for he knows what you are going through will be with you. Tom Corbett 11/10/2009 18:26
Mercer, you old Dawg you....... Pat & Deborah Shields 11/10/2009 20:28
Mercer, Donna Forrester Taylor 11/10/2009 20:39
Well Mr. Crook, We are still praying for you , Mrs. Crook and all of the family. We know the healing prosess is going to take time, but we also know that you are a fighter, so, in time you WILL be back to your wonderful self, a leader, and an INTIMIDATEOR, but thats what makes us love and RESPECT you so much!! So Get Well, We Love You!!! David Thomas & Michelle Roueche 11/11/2009 09:03
Mercer, B.J. Maher, organist, First Presbyterian 11/11/2009 11:17
Dear Mercer and family, Bill Quigley 11/15/2009 18:18
Bill Quigley 11/15/2009 18:48
Dear Mercer, Bill Quigley 11/16/2009 20:24
Dear Mercer, Bill Quigley 11/17/2009 19:11
You are on the offensive. You will win it. His healing is working with you now. I have every belief that you'll be back to your canterkerous self in no time. Just think of it you're giving your children gray hairs. If you can blink on your own then being awake isn't far away. Because God doesn't want you now he wants you to get well. BQ Gale, Ricky, Bryan and Kelley Whitmire 11/18/2009 08:18
Hey Crook family! We think of you all and esp. Mercer during this time...It breaks our heart to know that he is in such a condition but so very happy that he is climbing his way out of this...He will come all the way back!!! God be with you all and you will feel his healing touch and love!!!!! Please call anytime day or night if you need anything at all!!!!! We will be there for you! Love you all very much! Melissa Robison Donaldson 11/18/2009 11:34
So happy to hear the good news. I pray that each day will bring more good health to Mercer. My sister who lives in Canton had even heard about Mercer through a band director in Canton, so that shows how many people love Mercer and are praying for his full recovery. May God continue to be with all of you during this trying time. Anna 11/19/2009 10:42
Hey papa-in-law. I am very proud of you for being tough. Keep up the good work. GSC Groundsmen 11/20/2009 11:04
keep fighting you old bulldog!GOD BLESSYOU From the grounds crew Tommy,James,Otis ,Jeff ,Corey ,Josh Anna Doll 11/23/2009 17:08
Hi Christina and Mercer, David and Susan Harrison 11/26/2009 17:26
To Chris, MIchael, Roury and all the family; Susan and I offer prayers of healing daily, have placed Mercer on our church prayer list and wish for continued hope and endurance. I hope to see you soon at the hospital. Darbi 12/02/2009 08:49
Just want u to know Mr.Crook, we are all prayin for u here & love you soo soo much! God is good amen! Melissa Robison Donaldson 12/02/2009 20:31
I was shocked to hear Mercer is going to rehab but happy to hear he is progressing steadily. We will continue to pray for him and the family. Please let us know an email or phone number where we can get in touch with Chris. Thanks. Retha Crook 12/03/2009 00:54
Scott & Christie Slay 12/09/2009 10:51
Hello Crook Family, AB BARRETT 12/09/2009 19:09
GREAT NEWS MERCER WILL DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO GET BACK. JUST LIKE THE TITLE CANT KEEP A GOOD DAWG DOWN MERCER IS BACK HURRY UP WE NEED A DEFENSIVE COACH Larry G. McLure 12/11/2009 11:59
My dear friend Mercer. Keep hope alive. Realize you as a person are at least as good as your bands. You have to be to accomplish all you have done. I've read the entire report/blog and am convinced you have more living to do. Jemmay and I are praying for you. Lori Crook 12/12/2009 16:23
Hey Cuz! Looks like things are getting better & better with you! We are all still praying for a full recovery & it sounds as though you are well on your way! "Dear Lord, grant me patience, but HURRY!" LOL Here's hoping you are home well before Christmas! Be well, my dear cousin! We are all right there behind you! 12/31/2009 08:50
Mr.Crook, Jack & Doris Wilkes 01/22/2010 12:10
Glad to hear the good news.We continue to have Mercer and all the family in our daily thoughts and prayers.Just hope that Mercer remembers Doris and I as Jackie's parents. Paul & Kathie Harris & family 02/02/2010 12:01
We are so glad to hear of the progress being made. We are Beth P. Laughinghouse 03/04/2010 18:34
I'm so glad to read of the wondeful progress you have made since your accident. As a student of Ben McClure's (JHS Class of '76), you and the EHHS band were always an inspiration to us at Jefferson! I know you're going to continue your amazing recovery and be ready for that May 2010 performance! Jack & Doris Wilkea 03/18/2010 15:44
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