[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE PASSING LIEUTENANT COMMANDER KEVIN J. DAVIS, 
                           UNITED STATES NAVY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. 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 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 
``Blues'' 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.

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