I think there were 9 in total. I agree with you in that the other people who got killed were just as important as he was.
The news is beginning to cover all who were on that chopper. Some families do not want any further details released and I cannot say that I blame them at this point. Three young teenagers and their parents, coach and a friend along with the pilot were lost. May they rest in peace and hopefully the airport weather reporters will not clear future flights in dense fog.