Precious Family and Friends,
This morning the divers located Joe's body inside the plane. At the time of the call there was positive identification of the aircraft, but not positive I.D. of the body, but there is no one else it can be. Divers will retrieve the body and take it for autopsy soon.
We are grateful to the Lord for lifting our uncertainty and giving us a definite answer. We are thankful to know that Joe has been in the presence of God and cared for these three long weeks. God is good and His mercies endure forever. Be comforted in knowing that Joe lived his life to the fullest for the Lord, and was a man after God's own heart. He laid down his life for his God and country. His life's message was "To God Be the Glory!" May God alone be glorified for everything that has transpired. Joe's life verse: Psalms 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." We treasure your continued prayers for our family.
There will be a Navy memorial service Friday, November 20, 2009, at 12 noon at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, TX.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to an independent trust fund which is being established for Joe's son, Asher. Please contact Tim Parlatore for information on how to proceed.
Timothy C. Parlatore, Esq.
Associate
Law Offices of Eric Franz, PLLC
747 Third Avenue , 20th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 355-2200
(212) 937-2217 Fax
(732) 904-6391 Cell
www.efranzlaw.com
Love,
Glyndell Houston
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Our Story
On October 28, 2009, a T-34C Turbomentor plane carrying Lt. John Joseph Houston and Lt. Bret Travis Miller went missing not far from the Naval Air Station of Corpus Christi, Tx. On Friday evening, the body of Bret Miller was discovered 11 miles northeast of Port Aransas, Tx.
A grueling 3 weeks later, after many land, air, and sea searches, the body of our friend, Lt. Joe Houston, was discovered within the wreckage itself, just a few miles from the coast of Matagorda Island. He leaves here on earth a beloved fiancee, a beautiful son, two incredible parents, a brother and sister-in-law. He truly was a young man after the Lord's heart and we are confident that his residence is with the Father in Heaven.
Please continue to pray for the Miller family and the Houston family as they deal with these devastating losses.
The Houston Family
Special Thanks
The Houston family is especially grateful to the Navy, Coast Guard, Texas Equusearch and countless individuals in the Civilian Search Team who searched endlessly for our son. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for going above and beyond the call of duty, and for your tremendous expressions of love, support and prayers during this trial.
Joe, Jenn, & Asher
Our hope is in Christ!
THE TRUTH
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Does that include you?
For the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23
What does our sin cost us?
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
What does that verse say Christ did for you?
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:9, 13
What would you need to do to be saved? Is there anything that would keep you from receiving Jesus as Savior today?
Prayer
Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you came to die on the cross for me and rose from the dead. Please forgive my sins and give me eternal life. I now turn from my sins and ask you to come into my life as Lord and Savior. Thank you for dying for me and saving me. Amen.
Women Reaching Texas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Does that include you?
For the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23
What does our sin cost us?
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
What does that verse say Christ did for you?
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:9, 13
What would you need to do to be saved? Is there anything that would keep you from receiving Jesus as Savior today?
Prayer
Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe you came to die on the cross for me and rose from the dead. Please forgive my sins and give me eternal life. I now turn from my sins and ask you to come into my life as Lord and Savior. Thank you for dying for me and saving me. Amen.
Women Reaching Texas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Joe with Asher
BE THOU MY VISION
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Words: Dallan Forgail (8th Century)
Contact Info:
Amy Warner 361-334-6703
Tawny Novosad 361-876-8969
Nicole Lamberti 973-477-8051
Volunteer sign up and general information
Tawny Novosad 361-876-8969
Food and supply coordinator
Nicole Lamberti 973-477-8051
Search planning and resources
(ie boats, aircraft, search dogs, etc)
Fisherman's Wharf Information
Ferry Travel Times:
8am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
The last ferry returning to Port Aransas leaves at 6pm. If you miss it, you miss the last ride home!
Fisherman's Wharf
900 Tarpon St
Port Aransas, TX
900 Tarpon St
Port Aransas, TX
Items to Bring to the Island
- water
- first aid kit
- GPS (optional)
- binoculars (optional)
- backpack
- sunscreen
- bugspray
- food/snacks for yourself
- fully charged cell phone
- a hat
- a whistle
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- Joe Houston Memorial Trust
- A Storybook for Asher
- Letter from Joe's mom, Glyndell
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- Navy memorial 11/20/2009 and Donations
- No diving, pray for good weather
- Yesterday was a day of information overload that l...
- With much gratitude
- Prayer tomorrow night at the Burn
- Today is a new day
- The past few days have been spent making contacts,...
- Personal letter from Joe's parents, John and Glynd...
- Tides and Storm Surges
- A letter from Joe's good friend who was also a lea...
- Our continued efforts
- Clearing up a rumor.
- How our Morning Started
- Donations in the form of money and/or
- From Jenn (Joe's fiancee). She is a picture of gra...
- 11-07-09 Search for Joe Houston
- Any hunters?
- Tow boat license and boat anyone???
- WE NEED HELP! WE DO NOT HAVE 1,000'S. WE ONLY HAVE...
- UPDATE for 11-06-09 Search
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- Donations!
- All for the glory of the Lord!
- Continuing search
- Immediate Need!
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7 comments:
Our prayers continue for you and your family. It was our pleasure to know Joe when he was at the Naval Academy, and once in our home in Augusta. He was a fine young man. We share your sorrow during these days, but rejoice Joe is with Our Savior.
Winston & Betsy Hancock
I am sorry for your loss! Praying for Jenn and family and friends! Joe was an awesome man of God! How amazing it must be to be with the Lord! We will see Him again some day!
~Lori
Dear Glyndell and all of Joe's family and friends - I am so sorry to hear this news. I've been praying for a miracle. My heart is heavy tonight. My prayers are for peace of heart and soul for you and strength for Joe and Bret's colleagues who continue their work.
In love and faith, Susan Seligman (Navy Mom)
We have been praying that Joe would be found. Our prayers and thoughts continue with you all. Joe and our son Andrew were roomates during Phlebe Summer and remained close friends. Joe had been to our home in Virginia many times during the Academy years and was always such a pleasure to be around. RIP Joe....I know that our lives are much richer having known you.
Peggy and Bob Privette
We have been praying that Joe would be found. Our prayers and thoughts continue with you all. Joe and our son Andrew were roomates during Phlebe Summer and remained close friends. Joe had been to our home in Virginia many times during the Academy years and was always such a pleasure to be around. RIP Joe....I know that our lives are much richer having known you.
Peggy and Bob Privette
Dear Glyndell,
We have been praying for you these past three weeks. My mom was Joe's kindergarden teacher at BCA in Houston, Texas. I remember his tender heart toward God and how he could pray, even as a little kindergardener. I am so sorry for your loss here on earth, but heaven is now that much sweeter with your precious son there. What an amazing testimony you all are displaying. May God give you strength and comfort.
Tony and Annette(Fortune) Becker
My heart just breaks. I am so sorry for your loss. So sorry. Praying!!
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