Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Davis of Pittsfield, Mass., was in his second year with the Blue Angels, Lt. Cmdr. Garrett Kasper said.

His parents were in the crowd when the plane crashed, said Tom McGill, a former neighbor in Davis’ hometown.

Chicago Tribune news: Officials investigate Blue Angel wreckage.

Rest in peace, Lt. Cmdr. Davis. Godspeed to members of the Blue Angels teams and their families, and to the Air Force Thunderbirds and their families.

It’s a sorrowful time in the military aviation community, and among fans like me who appreciate what they do.