In Memory of Lance Cpl Donovan Davis, USMC

Lance Cpl Donovan Davis, USMC, 21, was the youngest of the five brave Marines who tragically lost their lives this week in the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash in Southern California during a training mission.

Donovan was a military child living with his US Navy family in the Fort Hunt community during his childhood. His mother, Amy, was my co-worker here in Alexandria and Donovan, with his older sister Madison, were my pet sitters when they were younger. Donovan attended Belleview Elementary, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Potomac High School. He enlisted in the USMC in 2019 and was recently promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on Jan 1 of this year. He was trained as a helicopter crew chief.

We are raising money for traveling expenses for Donovan’s extended family from SC, Kansas and Texas to San Diego to receive him. Funeral plans are still being finalized but will take place in Washington State. Any funds raised here will go directly to this family to help bring them together to return Donovan home for interment. If you have any questions regarding this fund, please contact me directly. If you can share this GoFundMe link to local USMC/Navy veteran sites, Aviation groups, American Legion newsletters, or any other appropriate media, it would be appreciated. Like most military families, they had moved every few years and so they have had many “homes”. Fort Hunt and the greater military community here are known for its support of our troops so if you can donate anything here or can help this family in other ways please let us know. #forthunt #westpotomac #usmc #usmarine #donovandavis #militaryfamily #marineaviation #militaryveteran #fallenhero

Melanie E. DeMaria for Amy York

Alexandria, VA