Maxim Naumov wept on his knees at the end of his performance honoring his parents, wiped away tears as he skated off the ice and held an electric candle in the air as applause

The figure skating son of the former world champions and coaches who were killed in the American Airlines tragedy in Washington, DC, broke down sobbing after an emotional performance for his late parents.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizers of a figure skating benefit event in Washington said they have already raised $1.2 million for victims of the D.C. plane crash and first responders.

Maxim Naumov wept on his knees at the end of his performance honoring his parents, wiped away tears as he skated off the ice and held an electric candle in the air as applause rained down. Amber Glenn broke down when she finished skating,

Little more than a month after a tragic air disaster took the lives of 28 members of the US figure skating community, emotions were on full display Sunday in Washington, DC, for the “Legacy on Ice” tribute.

The special tribute show, titled "Legacy on Ice," will feature performances by more than 40 athletes over two hours at Capital One Arena.

WASHINGTON — Maxim Naumov wept on his knees ... ice and held an electric candle in the air as applause rained down. Amber Glenn broke down when she finished skating, and so did 13-year-old ...