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for Andrew Houghton
Charlie Gili
November 8, 2022
Hello,
We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Andrew R. Houghton US Army Captain.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Lynn Even
May 23, 2019
The sacrifice of Captain Andrew R. Houghton was memorialized on 23 May. 2019 at Fort Belvoir Military Installation, Virginia. I was honored to wear a lanyard with a history of Andy's passing on 9 August, 2004. As a combat vertean of OIF I, I am familiar with the challenges Captain Houghton endured during his combat deployment. However, I cannot know the challenges he faced while trying to recover from his extensive injuries. Based on what I have read about Andy, he sounds like the type of man that would have but forth the greatest effort to overcome his wounds, and return to the service of his God and country. We were blessed to have him.
Best Regards to Andy's Family and Friends
LC Even
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Tracey S
November 1, 2018
To the friends and family of Andrew, I just wanted to let you know that his name is being worn by a high school football player in Mountain View Wyoming through the Heroes on Helmets foundation. Andrew's name and sacrifices are being remembered!
July 5, 2013
This entry is in memory and honor of Andrew Houghton. He gave it "his all."
Aunt
May 28, 2012
On this solemn day of remembrance, we give thanks for the joy and pleasure we enjoyed while in your company. Always we will uphold the values and ideals you died protecting. Your Michigan Mob misses you more than ever.
Peggy Childers
August 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Andrew R. Houghton:
Please accept my remembrance of Andrew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Aunt Karon
June 28, 2011
The Michigan Mob is missing you. We're thankful for your friends...they keep in touch, reminding us of "Andy experiences" that make us laugh and cry at the same time.
Lana Porter
June 6, 2011
We love you cuz!!!You are still very present in every family get together through our memories.You are missed very much.I recently visited the tree planted in your honor.May you rest in peace. lana
Peggy Childers
August 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Andrew R. Houghton:
Remembering Andrew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
September 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Peggy Childers
August 9, 2009
To the family of Andrew R. Houghton:
Andrew gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
July 16, 2009
We have offered our prayers for you in 2005 and we will remember you always.Rest in peace.
Andy with Little D
Aunt Karon
June 1, 2009
Just back from our trip to New Mexico and Texas to see your cousin Laura graduate. You would be so proud of her; she earned a full ride ROTC scholarship to A&M. As we hiked to Lost Mine Peak in Big Bend, I thought of how much you and Matt loved to climb rock walls and mountains. Miss you so much.
Sharon Propes
April 28, 2009
Thank you for the sacrafice you have given to us and may God be with you.
In Memory of Andrew Ryan ~ (Debra Estep)
August 9, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Andrew, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Karon Mathews
June 24, 2008
Andy, I am working hard in the garden today. Weeds everywhere. The sunshine and soft breeze remind me of your bright smile and willingness to work hard. We decided to resume our annual 4th of July BBQ...for the first time since you left us. Hard to move on; we do it to honor you. With love as always, Uncle Stan and Aunt Karon
Eileen (alum mom)
May 27, 2008
Last week, we had the Last Lunch at the Strake Jesuit cafeteria with "old" alums & new grads mingling, & I thought of Andy: how he embodied so many of the qualities Strake strives to instill in its students. It was a bittersweet moment. We will always carry his memory in our hearts.
David Drury
April 24, 2008
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Houghton!
shawnee (Austin, TX.)
February 13, 2008
A true American hero. You will not be forgotten.
Thank you!
Anthony Martinez
September 12, 2007
Im very sorry for your loss and i believe that my step-dad fought beside him (1SG Gomez) and i appreciate his contribution.
August 10, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 7, 2007
Can it be three years? It seems like yesterday. Your light still shines, Andy.
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Houghton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Carol Harbold
May 29, 2007
This Memorial Day our thoughts, prayers and tears are with you and your family. I'm sure your Andy is looking out for our Patrick (6/29/04).
Carol and Jim Harbold - (gift shop in Williamsburg)
Karon Houghton Mathews
January 19, 2007
Andy, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, teacher, leader and soldier. Some who are gone cast long shadows, but you shower us with light still.
May we always live in ways that respect the sacrifice you made. Your Michigan Mob.
Garnet Jenkins
August 9, 2006
May Andrew R. Houghton, rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he will never be forgotten.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Houghton family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
Aunt Karon and Uncle Stan
January 15, 2006
Andy,
This morning the 2nd grade Sunday School class heard your story and then made Valentines for troops in Iraq. God continues to use you to serve others and change lives for the better.
You are missed beyond description, yet we can hardly wait to see where your life example takes us next. We are working on projects for the Detroit VA Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Q Madp
December 17, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Henryk Zaleski
September 15, 2005
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Rebecca Noone
August 24, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Houghton,
I read your sons profile and was touched that his teachers remembered him and thought so well of him. I am also a teacher and have had many students who also touched my heart. He looks as though he was a very sweet person and obviously felt strongly about serving his country. You are to be proud of all he has done and be blessed that he touched others lives so much as well. My prayers are with you and your family.
Raquel
June 10, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Houghton,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to know that you have lost such a precious son. I will always remember you in my prayers because your son died on my birthday.God bless you and comfort you. May He grant you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Andrew, Thank you for giving your life so that others may be free.
Yanez
May 6, 2005
I came across your profile and couldnt help but to be moved by your untimely death. You are and I are the same age. My heart goes out to your family and friends. I know what it is like to have someone special be taken away at a very young age. I hope in some way you are able to send messeges to your family and let them know that you are still there with them. I would be lying if I said it gets better, but it does get easier to live with this tragedy. Along with that handsom face was a brave man. You and your loved ones will meet again. Until then, take care. Andrew is a man to be very proud of.
Jared Behne
February 24, 2005
"I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have suffering. Be courageous! I have conquered the world!"~John 16:32-33
Bobbi Montalvo
August 22, 2004
Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Houghton,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. As an active military member of 3 years I would like to express my respect towards a hero of this kind.
Sincerely, SrA Bobbi Montalvo
Barry Jacobs
August 22, 2004
Thank you.
Larry Loop
August 19, 2004
George and Cindy, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son Andy. He was a fine young man, be very proud of him.
Alicia Runnels
August 18, 2004
Matthew--
I just wanted to let you know that I have your family in prayers. I didn't know Andy, but from everything you said of him he was an amazing man. I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do let me know. God Bless....Alicia
Rick Sloan
August 17, 2004
Mr. and Mrs Houghton & Matthew.
Andy was a very proud man doing his job. And Thanks to all the proud men and women in uniform that protect our freedom every day. U. S. Army 1970-1973 Vietnam-70,71 Thanks Andy, I will meet you someday I'm sure.
TRUDY HOFFMAN
August 16, 2004
DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS: I HAPPENED TO BE TOURING THE MILITARY CEMETERY IN
WEST POINT THIS MORNING AND PAUSED FOR PRAYER WHEN WITNESSING CPT. HOUGHTON'S FUNERAL INTERMENT. WHILE LEAVING THE CEMETERY I WALKED ALONG WITH A TEXAS GENTLEMAN WHO WAS A CLOSE FRIEND OF YOUR FAMILY. HE SUGGESTED I LOOK UP CPT. HOUGHTON'S OBITUARY NOTICE ON THE INTERNET, AND READ OF WHAT A REMARKABLE PERSON HE WAS. INDEED, WHAT A BLESSING TO THE WORLD THIS FINE YOUNG MAN WAS, WHO TRULY LIVED HIS LIFE IN SERVICE TO OTHERS, BEGINNING IN HIS YOUTH AND CONTINUING UNTIL HIS UNTIMELY PASSING. MAY GOD BLESS CPT. HOUGHTON AS WELL AS EACH OF YOU, AND GRANT YOU PEACE AND HEALING IN THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSS.
Wanda Hale
August 16, 2004
After reading about your son, I just wanted to express my condolences. My son, daughter and son-in-law all served in the Army during Desert Storm. I am so proud of our country's men and women who serve to keep America and our world strong against evil. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Harwick
August 16, 2004
May God bring you strength and peace .
Your son reminds us that every generation of Americans produces such wonderful examples of hope and devotion . You have paid a terribly high price for freedom and liberty ; Andrew paid the highest price. God bless you and keep you during this terribly difficult time in your lives.
Bobby Land
August 16, 2004
George and Cindy, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son Andy. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
JAN NOEL
August 16, 2004
I feel compelled to express my sympathy in the loss of your son. I am a strong American and truely believe in freedom. We would not have that priviledge if it were not for men like your son. He gave the ultimate gift for me. As I sit here in my office, free to do anything, I will continue to pray for our troops and our country. May God Bless Andrew and your family in this time of sorrow. Thank you for having a wonderful and talented son. May God be with you.
ANN FLETCHER
August 16, 2004
GEORGE, CINDY AND FAMILY,
MY CONTINUED PRAYERS, THOUGHTS AND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.
Pat Murray
August 16, 2004
Thank you for your son and giving the United States your most treasured gift.
May God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Paula Alexander
August 16, 2004
To the family of this hero,MayGod's grace strengthen you as you endure the sorrow of losing your love one,but remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, peace and blessings to you
Patti Zellers Rice
August 16, 2004
George and Cindy: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Andy was a reflection of the fine people that the two of you are. with affection,
Dave, Becky and Brad Jones
August 16, 2004
Dear George, Cindy, and Matt,
You have been in our hearts and prayers and will remain there. We loved Andy so much. We were so proud of him and his service to our nation. Thank you for sharing your son with us.
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