He once told us that Larry and I made him out of love, that the military made him a man and Melanie made him whole.
    — Susan House, mother

    House and his wife, Melanie, were married by an Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas. He was in Iraq when their son was born on Christmas Eve, 2004, and died before he ever held his child.
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    Five memories of John Daniel House

    I miss you, Johnny!

    — Susan House (MOM)
    May 28, 2008 at 10:24 a.m.

    I raised my family in Simi Valley and have two of my children living in Moorpark. I am working in Al Anbar Province and came across John's name. I just wanted to say that I am thinking and praying for John and his family. The Mission that John was on and his dedication to service are reasons why Anbar Province is now one of the safest places in all of Iraq. That is something very significant, because when John was here, it was one of the most dangerous places on Earth. All of us, American and Iraqi, owe John's family so much. May God bless you and provide you comfort.
    Mark Driscoll, Sr. Advisor, U.S. Department of State, Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

    — Mark Driscoll
    March 31, 2009 at 2:09 a.m.

    1976 Simi Valley High School mid term Grad and former Moorpark College student and resident. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice so that the people in America can continue living free. There are alot of people in this country that have no clue, respect or honor for those like you that paid the ultimate price to live the way that we do in America. Living free is not free, it comes at a very high price. You payed that price for the Country you loved. Although I never knew you John, I thank you and honor you. God Bless you, Ronald Weber
    PS. Parent of a US Marine

    — ronald weber
    June 10, 2009 at 3:07 p.m.

    I remember John when he would visit his mother at the office. I remember the entire family well. John was a quiet kid. I always knew he would go far in life. Gratitude goes out to John for the service of his country.

    Kim White fna Newbury
    (former resident of Camarillo, Ca)

    — Kim White fna Newbury
    November 23, 2010 at 11:55 a.m.

    Herb, Gabii and I thank you for being a great friend and a valiant soldier. You will never be forgotten. We miss you a lot dear friend.

    — Carmelo Fernandez
    June 17, 2011 at 10:34 a.m.

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