The curtain comes down on the 37-year-old's 10-year career with the Toffees on Sunday, where he has made 413 appearances, as he heads back to the United States to play for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
Howard looks set to be involved as managerless Everton conclude their Barclays Premier League campaign against Norwich and in a message posted on his Twitter account the American has paid homage to the club.
"I remember the promise that David Moyes made to me 10 years ago: "Once you walk through those doors, you'll fall in love," he said.
Today, I will walk through those doors one more time, and then I will depart.
"I will depart with love in my heart for the greatest of football clubs, the People's club, Everton FC.
"I will always be thankful to so many. Of course, the fans - those who bring such passion and make Everton what it is.
"My team-mates, among others Tony Hibbert, Leon Osman and Leighton Baines were always a shining example of how a true Evertonian should train, play and act.
"Phil Jagielka has been the greatest and strongest captain, and it has been a privilege to follow him.
"Two great managers. David Moyes was the ultimate leader, combining strength and integrity.
The curtain comes down on the 37-year-old's 10-year career with the Toffees on Sunday, where he has made 413 appearances, as he heads back to the United States to play for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
Howard looks set to be involved as managerless Everton conclude their Barclays Premier League campaign against Norwich and in a message posted on his Twitter account the American has paid homage to the club.
"I remember the promise that David Moyes made to me 10 years ago: "Once you walk through those doors, you'll fall in love," he said.
"Today, I will walk through those doors one more time, and then I will depart.
"I will depart with love in my heart for the greatest of football clubs, the People's club, Everton FC.
"I will always be thankful to so many. Of course, the fans - those who bring such passion and make Everton what it is.
"My team-mates, among others Tony Hibbert, Leon Osman and Leighton Baines were always a shining example of how a true Evertonian should train, play and act.
"Phil Jagielka has been the greatest and strongest captain, and it has been a privilege to follow him.
"Two great managers. David Moyes was the ultimate leader, combining strength and integrity.
"I am greatly indebted to Roberto Martinez for his great decency and commitment to me as a player and a man.
"I will soon walk out on the Goodison Park pitch, the 414th time I have been honoured and trusted to wear the famous Everton shirt. I will walk out of the tunnel one more time to hear Z-Cars and the thunderous applause of 40,000 Evertonians.
"I will hold these images and sounds with me wherever I go.
"I am going home to America. But after a decade in Blue, THIS IS MY HOME.
"I love all of you, and am so grateful for what the club and everybody affiliated with it has given me.
"EVERTON, you have become a part of my soul. You'll be forever in my heart. COYB!!!"
Howard initially joined the Toffees on loan from Manchester United in 2006, with the move becoming permanent the following year.
In 2012, he even found himself on the scoresheet against Bolton when his clearance skipped off the turf and went over Adam Bogdan.
