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Ex-LSU Football player needs your help! Charlie Cryer
Posted on 9/13/19 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 9/13/19 at 5:35 pm
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UPDATE
Good morning! Coach Cryer has moved up to #1 on the transplant list for his blood type. While it’s still a waiting game, it seems to be a shorter wait.
While we hope for a shorter wait, we also realize that for this to happen, someone must make the ultimate sacrifice. We pray for Coach Cryer’s family and the Family of the soul who will be his donor.
God Bless and GEAUX TIGERS!
This guy is one of the “good guys”. Please take time to check the Go Fund Me sight and if you can find it in your heart....please help.
Coach Charlie Cryer, a high school football coach for 31 years, grew up in Shreveport, LA where he was a stand-out high school football player at Woodlawn High School. In March of 2019, Cryer was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver and is now in need of a liver transplant. He was placed on the transplant list as of September 11th, 2019.
Charlie was heavily recruited but chose to go to LSU to play football for Coach Bo Rein, who was the newly named Head Football Coach at LSU. Coach Rein was in Shreveport to recruit some additional athletes, having already signed Cryer to LSU, and called Mrs. Cryer to see if she had a pot of coffee as he and the pilot were going to wait out the rain storm before flying back to North Carolina. Charlie is one of the last people to see Coach Rein alive before his plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. He went on to play for Coach Jerry Stovall, who took over after Coach Rein died. He met his wife of now 35 years in Baton Rouge, they married, and now have 3 grown children (Kacie – 33 – Head Women’s Basketball Coach – McNeese State University; Cody – 29 – Dr. Cody Cryer, D.C.; Chris Cryer – 27 – Defensive Coordinator, Pope John Paul II Catholic High School).
Cryer began his coaching career in Cumming, GA in 1989. He was hired as the first ever Head Football Coach for a new school there (South Forsyth High School) and coached there until 1997. The family then moved back to Louisiana where he has coached at a few high schools in Louisiana (Merryville, Oberlin, Acadiana Prep, Northwest, St. Mary’s, St. Louis). Most notably in 2003, Cryer coached Vermilion Catholic High School, in Abbeville, LA to the school’s first ever State Championship (2003 Class 1A State Champions). Cryer is now the Head Football Coach in Slidell, LA at Pope John Paul II High School. He is in his second year.
Cryer’s influence can be felt by every school, town, administration, teacher and player that he has come in contact with through his journey. Coach has impacted so many people throughout his career, from the towns he has lived in, to the schools he has transformed, to the administrators and teachers he has touched, to all of the students he has inspired (from elementary to high school age), but most importantly, to each player that has had the privilege to play for him. His ability to bring the best out of each of his players using tough love, having a caring heart and quoting Charlie Cryer-isms, is what makes him special and creates the lasting impact he makes within each young man.
Anyone who knows us knows that we take care of our own, and that includes our extended church and school family. But the reality is this is a lifelong financial commitment for the Cryer family, as Coach will need treatment and care for the rest of his life. We welcome your love, your prayers and your gifts with open arms.
Below is a link for those of you would like to give financially. Every cent will be used to improve coach’s well-being through this process. We truly appreciate any and all donations, but most importantly we appreciate you and your prayers. :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers:
UPDATE
Good morning! Coach Cryer has moved up to #1 on the transplant list for his blood type. While it’s still a waiting game, it seems to be a shorter wait.
While we hope for a shorter wait, we also realize that for this to happen, someone must make the ultimate sacrifice. We pray for Coach Cryer’s family and the Family of the soul who will be his donor.
God Bless and GEAUX TIGERS!
This guy is one of the “good guys”. Please take time to check the Go Fund Me sight and if you can find it in your heart....please help.
Coach Charlie Cryer, a high school football coach for 31 years, grew up in Shreveport, LA where he was a stand-out high school football player at Woodlawn High School. In March of 2019, Cryer was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver and is now in need of a liver transplant. He was placed on the transplant list as of September 11th, 2019.
Charlie was heavily recruited but chose to go to LSU to play football for Coach Bo Rein, who was the newly named Head Football Coach at LSU. Coach Rein was in Shreveport to recruit some additional athletes, having already signed Cryer to LSU, and called Mrs. Cryer to see if she had a pot of coffee as he and the pilot were going to wait out the rain storm before flying back to North Carolina. Charlie is one of the last people to see Coach Rein alive before his plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. He went on to play for Coach Jerry Stovall, who took over after Coach Rein died. He met his wife of now 35 years in Baton Rouge, they married, and now have 3 grown children (Kacie – 33 – Head Women’s Basketball Coach – McNeese State University; Cody – 29 – Dr. Cody Cryer, D.C.; Chris Cryer – 27 – Defensive Coordinator, Pope John Paul II Catholic High School).
Cryer began his coaching career in Cumming, GA in 1989. He was hired as the first ever Head Football Coach for a new school there (South Forsyth High School) and coached there until 1997. The family then moved back to Louisiana where he has coached at a few high schools in Louisiana (Merryville, Oberlin, Acadiana Prep, Northwest, St. Mary’s, St. Louis). Most notably in 2003, Cryer coached Vermilion Catholic High School, in Abbeville, LA to the school’s first ever State Championship (2003 Class 1A State Champions). Cryer is now the Head Football Coach in Slidell, LA at Pope John Paul II High School. He is in his second year.
Cryer’s influence can be felt by every school, town, administration, teacher and player that he has come in contact with through his journey. Coach has impacted so many people throughout his career, from the towns he has lived in, to the schools he has transformed, to the administrators and teachers he has touched, to all of the students he has inspired (from elementary to high school age), but most importantly, to each player that has had the privilege to play for him. His ability to bring the best out of each of his players using tough love, having a caring heart and quoting Charlie Cryer-isms, is what makes him special and creates the lasting impact he makes within each young man.
Anyone who knows us knows that we take care of our own, and that includes our extended church and school family. But the reality is this is a lifelong financial commitment for the Cryer family, as Coach will need treatment and care for the rest of his life. We welcome your love, your prayers and your gifts with open arms.
Below is a link for those of you would like to give financially. Every cent will be used to improve coach’s well-being through this process. We truly appreciate any and all donations, but most importantly we appreciate you and your prayers. :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers: :geauxtigers:
This post was edited on 9/20/19 at 6:30 am
Posted on 9/13/19 at 5:59 pm to HAIR
Can I get some info without clicking a link.
Just a summary will do
Just a summary will do
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:00 pm to HAIR
Coach Charlie Cryer, a high school football coach for 31 years, grew up in Shreveport, LA where he was a stand-out high school football player at Woodlawn High School. In March of 2019, Cryer was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver and is now in need of a liver transplant. He was placed on the transplant list as of September 11th, 2019.
Charlie was heavily recruited but chose to go to LSU to play football for Coach Bo Rein, who was the newly named Head Football Coach at LSU. Coach Rein was in Shreveport to recruit some additional athletes, having already signed Cryer to LSU, and called Mrs. Cryer to see if she had a pot of coffee as he and the pilot were going to wait out the rain storm before flying back to North Carolina. Charlie is one of the last people to see Coach Rein alive before his plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. He went on to play for Coach Jerry Stovall, who took over after Coach Rein died. He met his wife of now 35 years in Baton Rouge, they married, and now have 3 grown children (Kacie – 33 – Head Women’s Basketball Coach – McNeese State University; Cody – 29 – Dr. Cody Cryer, D.C.; Chris Cryer – 27 – Defensive Coordinator, Pope John Paul II Catholic High School).
Cryer began his coaching career in Cumming, GA in 1989. He was hired as the first ever Head Football Coach for a new school there (South Forsyth High School) and coached there until 1997. The family then moved back to Louisiana where he has coached at a few high schools in Louisiana (Merryville, Oberlin, Acadiana Prep, Northwest, St. Mary’s, St. Louis). Most notably in 2003, Cryer coached Vermilion Catholic High School, in Abbeville, LA to the school’s first ever State Championship (2003 Class 1A State Champions). Cryer is now the Head Football Coach in Slidell, LA at Pope John Paul II High School. He is in his second year.
Cryer’s influence can be felt by every school, town, administration, teacher and player that he has come in contact with through his journey. Coach has impacted so many people throughout his career, from the towns he has lived in, to the schools he has transformed, to the administrators and teachers he has touched, to all of the students he has inspired (from elementary to high school age), but most importantly, to each player that has had the privilege to play for him. His ability to bring the best out of each of his players using tough love, having a caring heart and quoting Charlie Cryer-isms, is what makes him special and creates the lasting impact he makes within each young man.
Anyone who knows us knows that we take care of our own, and that includes our extended church and school family. But the reality is this is a lifelong financial commitment for the Cryer family, as Coach will need treatment and care for the rest of his life. We welcome your love, your prayers and your gifts with open arms.
Below is a link for those of you would like to give financially. Every cent will be used to improve coach’s well-being through this process. We truly appreciate any and all donations, but most importantly we appreciate you and your prayers.
Charlie was heavily recruited but chose to go to LSU to play football for Coach Bo Rein, who was the newly named Head Football Coach at LSU. Coach Rein was in Shreveport to recruit some additional athletes, having already signed Cryer to LSU, and called Mrs. Cryer to see if she had a pot of coffee as he and the pilot were going to wait out the rain storm before flying back to North Carolina. Charlie is one of the last people to see Coach Rein alive before his plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. He went on to play for Coach Jerry Stovall, who took over after Coach Rein died. He met his wife of now 35 years in Baton Rouge, they married, and now have 3 grown children (Kacie – 33 – Head Women’s Basketball Coach – McNeese State University; Cody – 29 – Dr. Cody Cryer, D.C.; Chris Cryer – 27 – Defensive Coordinator, Pope John Paul II Catholic High School).
Cryer began his coaching career in Cumming, GA in 1989. He was hired as the first ever Head Football Coach for a new school there (South Forsyth High School) and coached there until 1997. The family then moved back to Louisiana where he has coached at a few high schools in Louisiana (Merryville, Oberlin, Acadiana Prep, Northwest, St. Mary’s, St. Louis). Most notably in 2003, Cryer coached Vermilion Catholic High School, in Abbeville, LA to the school’s first ever State Championship (2003 Class 1A State Champions). Cryer is now the Head Football Coach in Slidell, LA at Pope John Paul II High School. He is in his second year.
Cryer’s influence can be felt by every school, town, administration, teacher and player that he has come in contact with through his journey. Coach has impacted so many people throughout his career, from the towns he has lived in, to the schools he has transformed, to the administrators and teachers he has touched, to all of the students he has inspired (from elementary to high school age), but most importantly, to each player that has had the privilege to play for him. His ability to bring the best out of each of his players using tough love, having a caring heart and quoting Charlie Cryer-isms, is what makes him special and creates the lasting impact he makes within each young man.
Anyone who knows us knows that we take care of our own, and that includes our extended church and school family. But the reality is this is a lifelong financial commitment for the Cryer family, as Coach will need treatment and care for the rest of his life. We welcome your love, your prayers and your gifts with open arms.
Below is a link for those of you would like to give financially. Every cent will be used to improve coach’s well-being through this process. We truly appreciate any and all donations, but most importantly we appreciate you and your prayers.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:04 pm to HAIR
Really hate to hear that and I will be donating. He he pulls through!
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:12 pm to Rouge
Thank you Rouge. Much appreciated.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:28 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Please keep this post near the top so we can help Coach Cryer!
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:45 pm to HAIR
Can we sticky this.....this guy is one of our own? Admins?
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:50 pm to HAIR
This needs a Sticky this evening.
This post was edited on 9/13/19 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 9/13/19 at 6:52 pm to Rouge
quote:
Coach Rein was in Shreveport to recruit some additional athletes, having already signed Cryer to LSU, and called Mrs. Cryer to see if she had a pot of coffee as he and the pilot were going to wait out the rain storm before flying back to North Carolina. Charlie is one of the last people to see Coach Rein alive before his plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Damn this is something.
Best wishes for Coach Cryer.
This post was edited on 9/13/19 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 9/13/19 at 7:06 pm to LaBR4
Wishing coach the best. He and is family are good people. Have known them for many years!
Posted on 9/13/19 at 7:20 pm to Rouge
Thanks Rouge , played with CC in baton rouge . Class act with a heart of gold . Saw him recently at Tommy Campbells funeral , was not aware of his condition . Praying he will be ok . Still wish he would have never gave me my first dip of skoal .lol
Posted on 9/13/19 at 10:22 pm to HAIR
Sticky request.
Great cause.
Prayers for Coach, and his family.
Great cause.
Prayers for Coach, and his family.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 10:33 pm to HAIR
Another lineman on that team,Tommy Campbell, died of cirrhosis earlier this year.
Posted on 9/14/19 at 12:18 am to Rouge
Missing from all that is Coach Cryer also won a state championship at St. Mary's in 2015 after Southern Lab vacated it. St. Mary's has also took a big decline since the admin at St. Mary's fired him.
Posted on 9/14/19 at 1:15 am to HAIR
One of the nicest guys in the coaching profession, get well soon CC.
Posted on 9/14/19 at 8:46 am to flyingtexastiger
Thanks for your attention and help in advance! Please help me keep this thread going!
PS....I’m not related, just a friend from his college days who reconnected with him and his family a few years ago.
PS....I’m not related, just a friend from his college days who reconnected with him and his family a few years ago.
Posted on 9/14/19 at 11:26 am to HAIR
Wow praying for him, my kids attended Oberlin with his when he coached there and played summer league, spoke with him a few times back then...hate to hear this...
This post was edited on 9/14/19 at 11:31 am
Posted on 9/14/19 at 12:46 pm to LSURulzSEC
Somebody just donated $1000! He is up to $9000 of the $15000 goal
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