Alan Lemuel MacCracken

I remember Big Al´s firm handshake, heartfelt gaze, and his hearty laugh. He loved eating tuna melts at the Chesterland Tavern too. I remember that too. I miss him!

Dear Mary and family, We are so sorry for your loss, but in reading his obituary, he had a wonderful life , full of love, friends and family. Rest in peace Alan. Love to Mary and the family, Michelle and Cam Ogden

Mr. McCracken's teaching bore such good humor alongside high expectations. In the halls, he always had a funny quip or warm smile to connect with a student passing by. I'm grateful he was my teacher. May his memory be joyful and sweet. Trip and the whole family are in my heart.

I have many fond memories of Alan. Not only were we members of the Class of 1954 but we kept in touch throughout life. My condolences to Mary Jo & Trip.

I remember him very fondly. Most teachers and coaches were approachable, but he stood out. Incredibly sincere and funny. Mr MacCracken will be missed

My deepest sympathies to the MacCracken family. I remember his warm smile in the halls of Hawken Upper School. Elise Sogg Tilelli `79

Miss you Big Al!

My deepest condolences to Mary Jo, Trip and family and all the MacCracken relatives. We were colleagues for 33 years, and like him I was "sports nut", which added to the many subjects we would talk about, particularly during the many years that we were office-mates. As well, I often traveled to away football games with him, and I will never forget our sitting (or freezing more aptly) at old Cleveland stadium during the "frozen bowl" and "red-right 88", for those who remember. Al was an...

I send my condolences to the whole family. Though I regretfully never had him as a classroom teacher over my 4 years in the 1980s, I considered him a teacher on the athletic fields and an example of living a good life. "Henkel the ball carrier. Ball carried by David Henkel [or fill in the blank depending on the era!]