Update: Photos For Memorial Service

Posted on July 13, 2011 by John Houghton

We want to remember the family with photos at the memorial service.  Continue reading →

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Remembering Luke and Ryan With Cub and Boy Scouts

Posted on July 12, 2011 by John Houghton

Above – Cub Scout & Boy Scout Tribute for Luke and Ryan

Tonight I went to a touching Cub & Boy Scout tribute for the Houghton Family and especially, Luke (12) and Ryan Houghton (10).  I was deeply moved to see and hear Luke and Ryan’s courageous young friends get up and talk about my nephews.  The loss is still too much to comprehend.  Continue reading →

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Funeral Service Is Set

Posted on July 12, 2011 by John Houghton

Memorial Service for David, DeDe, Luke and Ryan Houghton Continue reading →

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2011 by John Houghton

Above – Luke (left) and David (right) on a recent trip to Bonaire.

Today would have been David’s 45 birthday.  I was just thinking about him today.  He was always so happy and positive.  It would take a lot to bum him out, and it didn’t last long.  I would love to be more like him.  Continue reading →

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Doing What They Loved

Posted on July 10, 2011 by John Houghton

Above – The Houghton Family in Bonaire a few weeks ago (6/19/11)

David’s famous quote, “Let’s go diving.”  I couldn’t believe he never got tired of diving, even when the visibility was bad and weather was cold.  This warm(er) water photo is significant because it shows Ryan scuba diving (left), something the whole family was waiting for and the ability to take such a picture.  Continue reading →

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Thinking of my Brother and his Family

Posted on July 9, 2011 by John Houghton

This is the most recent family photo we have.  Luke is on the left and Ryan is on the right.  It’s from a few weeks ago when David was leading of about a trip of about twenty to Bonaire.

I last saw David’s family on father’s day when my family and David’s family celebrated at David’s house on Father’s day.  Luke was talking about his recent fencing tournament and how he was able to defeat some grownups even though he is only 12.  He was also looking forward to going to space camp in the Alabama.  Continue reading →

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The Houghton Family Remembered

Posted on July 8, 2011 by John Houghton

My brother and family died in plane crash on the way to a family vacation at Pine Mountain Lake (Groveland, CA) last night as their plane crashed upon takeoff from the Watsonville airport at about 7:30pm.  There were no survivors.  Died in the crash: David Houghton, 44, DeDe Houghton, 44, Luke Houghton, 12, Ryan Houghton, 10.  We are so very sad at their passing and are struggling to come to grips with what has happened. Continue reading →

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