Category Archives: Luke

Posted on July 26, 2016 by John

Dear Luke, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.  We went camping last weekend and I couldn’t help think that you and the family would have loved to be there.  It was hot; about 100 degrees at our campground … Continue reading →

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Remembering Luke Houghton

Posted on July 26, 2015 by John

Hi Luke, Your uncle John here.  I remember holding you in the scuba boat when you were a year old while DeDe went scuba diving in Baja.  You started crying, so I sang my opera songs as best I could. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Luke

Posted on July 26, 2014 by John

Dear Luke, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.   I wanted to wish you a happy birthday.  Since you’ve passed, I’ve received my amateur radio license, just like you.  I wish I could talk to you on the … Continue reading →

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A Cold Call From Luke

Posted on July 26, 2013 by John

Today is Luke’s birthday.  He would have been 15.  I was just researching this morning what it takes to write good magazine articles.  I was reading that one should study several issues of a magazine before submitting an article, something … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Beloved Family

Posted on July 6, 2012 by John

It’s been hard to write in the last six months.  I really don’t have the words, but I felt like I needed to write something today, given that it will be a year tomorrow since they passed.  I’m still processing … Continue reading →

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First Christmas Without Them

Posted on December 23, 2011 by John

Sorry it has been such a long time since I’ve written.  It seems that once I got out of the daily habit, I stopped writing altogether.  At some point I also had to get back to my family and career … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on September 1, 2011 by John

It’s back to school week for Luke and Ryan’s classmates.  We have already received many notes from the people that miss them.  To the classmates of Luke and Ryan, know that they would have loved to be there at school … Continue reading →

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Going Through Photos

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John

I was just going through some photos tonight and found this one that Laura Perron took on July 1, 2011, in Bonaire.  Pictured are Luke, Ryan and David Houghton, respectively.  It’s hard to believe that picture was taken less than … Continue reading →

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It’s What Luke & Ryan Would Do

Posted on August 6, 2011 by John

My wife and I got some Omaha Steaks from relatives, which is a great gift for us because we need to eat and they come frozen and easy to prepare.  Anyway, they came with some HUGE chunks of dry ice. 

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Farewell at Lighthouse Point

Posted on July 27, 2011 by John

I need to join my family, but wanted to write a quick post to thank everybody who came out to remember the Hougthon family today.  I’ll write more later.  We told stories for bit as we sat in the calm … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Birthday Rememberance

Posted on July 26, 2011 by John

Left – Picture of Luke in Bonaire from last month’s dive trip.  Below – Article from Luke’s grandmother, Linda Anderson. Luke David Houghton was born on July 26, 1998, from the moment I saw him I knew he was special.  … Continue reading →

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Hard To Deal With

Posted on July 25, 2011 by John

The grief is hitting me.  I couldn’t sleep until 3am this morning.  All I could think about was the family.  I was thinking about Luke and Ryan and how they were when I last saw them.  I dreamed about them.  … Continue reading →

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Luke was there, I swear!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by John

The article below was submitted by Nico Schneiter, one of Luke’s closest friends. Ever since I heard that Luke died I have been thinking that I will wake up one day and Luke will be here with us. Luke and … Continue reading →

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Luke and Ryan Remembered at DeLaVeaga Elementary School

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

Above – Ribbons filled out by students as a tribute to Luke and Ryan who perished in a plane crash on July 7. Students assembled tonight to remember Luke and Ryan by creating ribbons and tying them to the fence … Continue reading →

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Gathering for Luke and Ryan’s Friends Tonight

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

Above – Luke and Ryan Houghton who perished with their parents in a plane crash last week. From 6 – 7 p.m., there will be a gathering at DeLaveaga in the amphitheater, that will include some families from Branciforte Middle … Continue reading →

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Capitola Jr. Life Guard Paddle Out for Luke and Ryan

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

Above – Paddle out earlier today as Capitola Jr. Life Guards pay tribute to Luke and Ryan. Here in this coastal town, when someone is lost, we have what is called a paddle out.  Everybody grabs their surf boards and … Continue reading →

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Remembering Luke and Ryan With Cub and Boy Scouts

Posted on July 12, 2011 by John

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 … Continue reading →

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