Category Archives: Ryan

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by John

Dear Ryan, Happy Birthday!  You would have been 14.  I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.  Actually, you and the family.  For a family that was so unique and ever-present for me, it’s hard to process that notion of … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ryan

Posted on March 2, 2014 by John

I was just thinking about Ryan yesterday.  I was thinking what it would have been like if they had not crashed their airplane and we had gone for our weekend away.  Ryan would have had a lot of fun with … 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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Remembering Ryan and a Poem

Posted on March 31, 2012 by John

I got a note from Laura Perron who was out of the country for the bench dedication, but did return to the bench to remember Ryan on his birthday and put a special card up after cleaning their dedicated bench.  … Continue reading →

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Ryan’s 11th Birthday Today

Posted on March 2, 2012 by John

By Linda Anderson, Ryan’s grandmother.  Ryan passed away with his family in a plane crash on July 7, 2011. Left, Ryan on the day he was born. March 2, 2001, found the Houghton family of three heading to the birthing … 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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Sleepovers with Ryan

Posted on July 31, 2011 by John

Above – Picture of Ryan (left) and Zack at Great America on Zack’s last birthday.  Ryan died in a plane crash with his family, David, DeDe and Luke, on July 7, 2011. This post was written by Keith and Zack … Continue reading →

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Ryan Loved Babies

Posted on July 29, 2011 by John

Ryan loved babies.  He loved them so much that he when he was 2 or 3 years old, he always carried a baby doll with him everywhere he went.  He called it baby.  Left, Ryan in December of 2003 (at … 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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