|
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Honoring Lieutenant Commander Kevin Davis, United States Navy
|
| April 24th, 2007 |
| |
Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today to recognize the life and accomplishments of Lieutenant Commander Kevin Davis, United States Navy. LCDR Davis passed away over the weekend in service to our nation in Beaufort, South Carolina. He was flying Blue Angel Number 6, known as the “opposing solo” position.
A qualified F-14 and F/A-18 pilot, a veteran of Operation of Enduring Freedom with more than 2,500 flight hours and 200 carrier arrested landings, LCDR Davis joined the Blue Angels in 2005 and was well-liked and respected by the entire Blue Angels team. He joined a long line of distinguished Navy and Marine Corps Aviators with his selection to the elite performing squad. His dedication to the Navy during his operational tours and his time with the Blue Angels is something I hope all naval aviators look to as a fine example and a goal to pursue.
Formed in 1946, the Blue Angels have awed and inspired hundreds of millions of Americans and certainly led young men and women into the naval service. Since the creation of the team, 26 of our brave Blue Angels have given their lives. While we mourn all of these losses, I am reminded of how selfless the service is from the members of our military and am confident Kevin was no exception.
I am privileged to serve the people of the First District of Florida and boast to my colleagues that I represent the home of the Blue Angels. This is not lip service. My constituents and I take justifiable pride in knowing we are friends and neighbors with people who represent so much of what is good with our country. I have met many of the “Blue’s” and unfortunately, I did not get the chance to meet Kevin. I know if I had, he would have impressed me, and I would have been better having known him.
In this time of deep sadness in Pensacola and on our beloved Naval Air Station, Vicki and I will keep LCDR Davis, his family and our military in our thoughts and prayers.
|
| |
|
|
There are no Floor Speechess to be displayed for this month.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
