sgt christopher potts
tiverton, RI
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From tracy cooper,
pawtucket, ri
I just want to send my prayers and condolences to the family of SGT.Christopher Potts You are in my prayers.he is a true hero
From Donna McGarry,
Providence, RI
Projo.com is establishing this tribute page for Army National Guard Sgt. Christopher Potts, from Tiverton, R.I., who was killed in a gun battle in Iraq on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004.
From Roger Bosse,
Warren, RI
Thank you Sgt. Christopher Potts for your service to our country. Thank you for going there and fighting so that my family and I can be safe here. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
From Christian Neary,
APO, AE
As I write I am burdened with a very heavy heart over the loss of fellow Rhode Islander Sergeant Christopher Potts and our attached medic from the Arkansas National Guard, Sergeant Russell Collier during combat operations on October 3, 2004. At approximately 430pm (local time) SGT Potts, another section from the battery and two squads of the Iraqi National Guard were detaining insurgents suspected of building improvised rocket launchers for use against American forces. As they traveled south along “Route Cobras”, the patrol came under small arms fire and they observed a potential shooter fleeing into a nearby housing area. SGT Potts and his patrol pursued the shooter, and dismounted from their armored HMMWVs and continued the pursuit on foot. SGT Potts and three other Alpha Battery soldiers along with four Iraqi National Guard troops conducted fire and maneuver across a field in an attempt to locate the insurgent. They took cover behind a berm and SGT Potts’ instructed they would tactically move around the berm in 2-man buddy teams while the others covered their movement. As SGT Potts committed himself to making the turn around the berm he was engaged by automatic weapons fire. He yelled for his soldiers to “stay back” and he ran around the berm while engaging the enemy with his M4 carbine. SGT Christopher Potts made the ultimate sacrifice during this maneuver. His actions saved his soldiers from certain injury or death. SGT Collier, our battery medic, was the second person in SGT Potts’ two man buddy team and immediately upon seeing his friend down, he gave his weapon to another soldier asked them to get his medic bag from the HMMWV and ran to SGT Potts to render first aid. SGT Russell Collier was killed doing what he was trained to do, save lives.
Yesterday, Alpha Battery, 1ST Battalion, 103RD Field Artillery was driven by justice, loyalty ad love for one another by leading a cordon, search, and raid mission focused on the village where our brothers-in-arms lost their lives. Alpha Battery had 70 soldiers, Bravo Battery and Charlie Battery 1-206TH had 20 soldiers each, a Coalition Special Forces Platoon sent 32 soldiers, Bravo Company 2-162 Infantry sent approximately 40 soldiers, the Iraqi National Guard sent 87 soldiers and 1-25TH Attack aviation flew over watch with two Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Gunships and Task Force “Rhody” seized objective “Providence” in an attempt to capture those responsible for taking two fathers, two husbands and two of our brothers-in-arms. During the raid, we detained 52 local nationals and uncovered hundreds of illegal mortars, rockets, rocket propelled grenades, land mines, improvised explosive devices, Kalishnikov rifles, crew served machine guns, electronic timer devices for roadside bombs and various other materials used by the insurgents. At this time, we are reasonably sure we have one of the shooters responsible for killing our brothers and the evidence to process him into the Iraqi penal system for many years to come. This combat force went to the mission and will be driven for the remainder of our time here with the battle cry of “we are doing this for ‘Pottsy’ and ‘Doc’”.
Alpha battery and the entire 1-206TH Field artillery Regiment are moving forward and continuing the mission because we know that is what SGT Potts and SGT Collier would want us to do. Even today, we were patrolling outside the wire, ensuring safety and stability for the Iraqi people because as Benjamin Franklin said “It is a common observation here that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own."
Today, I signed the recommendation for one of our nation’s highest awards for valor for these two patriots; the Bronze Star medal for both SGT Christopher Potts and SGT Russell Collier. It is my understanding that the Commanding General of the 1ST Cavalry Division, Major General Peter Chirelli will approve these awards and further investigation is underway for additional accolades for their demonstrated valor. Their actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the American Fighting Soldier and truly personify the warrior ethos needed in today’s combat fight soldier. They have reflected tremendous credit on themselves, the 103RD Field Artillery Brigade, the 1-206TH Field Artillery Regiment, the 39TH Brigade Combat Team, the 1ST Cavalry Division, the Rhode Island Army National Guard and the United States Army.
Sergeant Christopher Potts and Sergeant Russell Collier made the ultimate sacrifice for God, Family, and Country and it is with profound humility I pray, “Eternal rest grant unto them oh Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon them [and their families]. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace, Amen.”
“REDLEGS FIRST – MISSION ALWAYS”
CHRISTIAN M. NEARY
Major, Field Artillery
Commanding
From Sandy Arnold,
Tiverton, RI
My family will be forever grateful to you for your sacrifices. My thoughts and prayers are with Terri and your family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing your part to help keep us safe and free. God bless you!
From Shannon Fuentes,
Newport, RI
To Chris' loving family and friends,
I worked with Chris at New England Boatworks about 3 and a half years ago, and during my time there I grew to know Chris and an outstanding person. I mourn with you for his loss and pray that God gives you the strength to understand why he did what he did. To Chris, I thank you for having the chance to have known you and for giving my daughters and myself a chance to live without fear. You will be sincerely missed.
Shannon Fuentes
Newport, RI
From Loreen O'Connell,
Fall River, MA
My heart goes out to Chris's family and friends. Gary Bosse and I both wish to say thank-you for serving and protecting. I can not find the words that will do justice. Chris's bravery will be remembered.
From Michael Almeida,
Riverside, RI
Dear Sgt. Potts Family I'm am deeply sorry for your loss and pray for you all every night. Sgt.Potts is a true hero for doing what he loved to do, Protect his country. I hope he watches over us all and allows the rest of our guys to come home safely. God Bless!!!!!
From Pat Shoukry,
New York, NY
My deepest condolences to the family and all loved ones of Sgt. Christopher Potts. My heart aches for you, and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for Christophers’ valor and deep sense of patriotism.
Christopher, you have made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. Thank you so very much for defending my freedom. It means so much to me, to the people of NYC and to the entire nation. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the country that I love so very much. You will always be remembered as an American hero.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Most Sincerely,
Pat Shoukry
From Vicky Reese,
Taneytown, MD
May God Bless & Be With Christopers family. My condolences go out to his family and friends.He is the one of many that has helped make our country for what it is. And has paid the ultimate sacrifice. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.
From Lisa Foley,
Midway, KY
My thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends. I can't imagine your pain. Remember, that he IS a hero and his courage and bravery will not be forgotten.
God bless his ultimate sacrifice and when I step on Heaven's glorious shore...I will salute our fearless heroes!
From Diane Lewis,
Collinsville, IL
To the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts - I offer my deepest sympathy for your great loss. I hope that you know that there are a lot of Americans who truly appreciate the military and the brave way they are fighting for our freedom. I pray that God will comfort you during this time of mourning and hope that Christopher is always remembered as a true hero. God's blessings on you.
From Anne Galvan,
Covina, CA
Dear Potts Family, My prayers and condolences go out to you. Your son will always be a brave Hero in my book and we will never forget his sacrifice to our country. Thanks to him and men like him, we live in a safer place. I will teach my future children about our men and women in uniform and why they have their liberties. God Bless you always, Anne Galvan, Founder of 4 The Troops www.4thetroops.net
From Judy Lambert,
Spokane, WA
Words just can not express the sorrow we feel for the sacrifice that was made by this wonderful young man. May God be with you and know that we are thinking of you!
Lamberts
From Serena Read,
Tahlequah, OK
My deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for Christophers patriotism. Christopher, made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. We know that no words can help ease all the hurt. Christopher will always be remembered as an American HERO.. to me and my family. God will guide you through this time of need. Love The Read Family.
From Kim Busch,
Shakopee, MN
I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted knowing you will see Christopher again in heaven. May you find peace over time & have the support of friends during your unbearable grief. And may you smile when you remember his smile. My heart goes out to you & words can never convey my thankfulness for the service to our country that Christopher willingly gave.
From Melissa Cofske,
Yuma, AZ
My deepest condolences to Sgt. Christopher Potts family and friends. You will be in my daily thoughts and prayers.I am very proud of Christophers’ valor and commitment on protecting us and our country. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and he did it without hesitation. Thank you again for your bravery and sacrifice to service and protect this country that I honor and treasure so much. I will always remember you and a brave warrior, a hero who fought for our freedom.Thank you again and God bless him and his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Melissa Ann
From Tina Mares,
Tucson, AZ
We mourn the loss of an American Hero, but rejoice, for he dwells in th ehouse of the LORD.
Psalm 27:4
One thing have I asked of the LORD,
that will I seek after;
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the LORD.
Deepest condolences. God Bless,
The Mares Family (Proud Marine corp. family)
From Barry Mehn,
St. Louis, MO
I want to offer my Deepest Condolences to the family of Sgt Christopher Potts, My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. May the Perpetual Light shine upon him and may God lift up his arms and welcome Christopher in to his Kingdom.
God Bless
Barry CEO OporationHelpingHandAfghanistan
From Hope Lopez,
Irving, tx
My deepest sympathy to the Family, with great Respect and honor for Sgt.Christopher Potts, a Hero Now and forever in our Hearts.
The Lopez and Narbaez Family of Texas
Proud Marine Family of Lcpl Narbaez
11th meu/1/4 H&S co. deployed (iraq)
From Irene Gifford,
Washington Court HousecC, Oh
Chris will be sadly missed and my heart is with his family. Love all of you Auntie Rene.
From Irene Gifford,
Washington Court HousecC, Oh
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVE AND SACRIFICE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM. WStt oUR hearts go out to all of you and we love you all. Love Sue and Hope and the rest of the family from Ohio.
From Matthew Cooper,
Pawtucket, RI
Im deaply saddened by the news of your loved one. Him and his family will remain in my prayers. God bless all the troops over seas.
From Wanda Rogers,
Manchester, TN
DearFallenHero
I wont to say to the family i am so sorry this had to happen. It is so sad to know that Chris is not with us any longer in the world and he will be sadely missed.
He was a real hero. He made this world a better place while that he was here.
He is now in Heaven with God watching down over all of us. Just look at the stars
in the sky twinking and you will see him there. May God comfort you allways.
Wanda
wanda20042004@yahoo.com
From Mary Ann Janicki,
Gorham, NH
My thoughts and prayers are with the Potts family. Christopher, your sacrifice has not been forgotten. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Mary Ann
From kelley beliveau,
johnston, ri
To the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My husband is a member of the 103d FA BDE and is currently stationed in Iraq. My heart truely breaks for you, especially for your 2 yr old son. I have a 2 and 3 yr old who miss their Daddy very much. I've never met Sgt. Potts, but when I heard I couldn't help but break down in tears. God bless your family and God bless America.
From Jan Michalski,
Milwaukee, WI
My heart breaks at the ultimate price paid by this valliant hero and by so many others. I know that they did not die in vain. The pride and patriotism each of our military members have shown set fine examples of all of us now and in the future. I thank Christopher for deciding to preserving the rights of freedoms of our country. I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
God bless Christopher and God bless those he left behind. I am proud of all of you; Christopher, his family and fellow military brothers and sisters.
Jannie Michalski
Milwaukee, WI
From Jill Bennett,
Marietta, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Christopher Potts. His spirit will forever burn bright in the heart of every American. May God bless and comfort you. You will remain in my prayers. ~Jill~
From Vonnie Thornton,
Riverside, ca
There are no words that can ever fill the empty place in your heart when a loved one passes away. I pray that you have the knowledge that you will see him again when we all met up on the other side. God bless you all, Vonnie Riverside CA
From Dotty Davis,
killeen, tx
Dear family,
i am truely sorry for your loss,i know this void will never be filled. know that he will be missed, and loved. i do not know him, but miss him as well. i Pray you are able to find understanding and comfort in knowing he is in a better place. his sacrafice was truely honorable, and will not be forgottan. my husband has served one tour over and is headed back for another, i am sorrowed at every life lost, and every dream shattered. you are in our thoughts.
Proud Army Wife
Dotty
From emily daniels,
east quogue, ny
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher Potts. You have paid the ultimate price for the freedom of all. May God Bless you and keep you in his hands now and forever. Always remember that there are millions of people who will benefit from the sacrifice of a few GREAT HEROS , and that Sgt. Christopher Potts is one of those heros . I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
From Jessica Piranio,
Tioga, PA
Dear Family,
I just wanted to tell you that your family will be in my prays! I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jessica D. Piranio
From Lisa Moran,
allenhurst, ga
To the family of a fallen hero .Chris is gone but not in spirit hold you`re heads up high as hard as it may be cause he is a true hero.when my huby went over we lost soldiers and I never got to tell their familes thank you so to all of you Thanks ~Lisa Moran ~
~3ID U.S. Army spouse~
From TAMMY ALBRIGHT,
Kalkaska, MI
May the Lord be with the family and friends of this valiant soldier. Please know the sacrifice this young man made will not be in vain, nor forgotten. May God bring you comfort during this time of such great loss.
From Judi Brinkerhoff,
Little Falls, NY
To the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts - I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you all - as well as my prayers. Christopher will always be remembered as a hero.
I salute Sgt. Christopher Potts *
From Sandy Flanagan,
Milton, NH
Dear Potts Family and Friends,
I give you all my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. I pray that you find the strength to come to terms with your feelings and know that many, many people around the country are praying for you.
Your friend in prayer, Sandy in NH
From Darla Williams,
Overland Park, KS
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know Chris will always be remembered as a hero in our hearts. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God comfort you .
From Kristie McMartin,
Port Orchard, WA
Although there are no words to express my sorrow for the loss of Sgt Christopher Potts, I want to share my gratitude. It is because of the troops and their families dedication to our country that the American people are able to live out their individual dreams. My life is possible because of their strength, courage and sacrifice and I will forever be indebted to you and yours. My heart goes out to you and I will spend my lifetime honoring our country and the people who fight for it. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
From Lisa Gordon,
Duluth, GA
My heartfelt sympathies are with you at this time.. and I'd like to share a poem with you that has brought me great comfort during a time of loss in my life:
Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am a diamond glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starshine at night
Do not stand by my grave and cry
I am not there . . . I did not die.
-Anonymous
From Nancy Stratmann,
Santa Maria, CA
My heart goes out to you. I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace.
From Dawn Smith,
Huntsville, AL
To the family and friends of Sgt. Potts, it is no doubt saddening to hear of another loss of one of our servicemembers. He risked and paid the ultimate sacrifice for his country; for this he is a hero and will never be forgotten. I thank you, his family and friends, for him serving our great nation. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Dawn Smith dawn_al83@yahoo.com
From Phyllis Pajka,
Quinton, VA
I would like to thank the family for the great sacrifice Sgt. Christopher Potts made to keep us free here in the United States. He will be in many prayers and so will his family. I did not know him, but he must have been a really special person to fight for his country. May God Bless and Keep You.
From Ruth Dagraca,
Wooster, OH
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher Potts. He is a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we all take for granted. Know he will live on in all our hearts forever.
Ruth Dagraca
Operation Helping Hand Afghanistan
From Barb Gifford,
Saegertown, Pa
My sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts. A hero in my book. My prayers are going out to the family.
From mary agren,
westville, nj
my prayers and thoughts are for the potts family that their love one comes home safe
From Paula Niehoff,
Eveleth, MN
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sgt. Christopher Potts fought for the freedom that we so often take for granted. Freedom is never FREE. To his family and friends, may God be with you and give you peace, knowing you have an Angel Hero looking down on you. God be with you. Paula from MN
From patricia gunn,
cincinnati, oh
TO CHRISTOPHER'S FAMILY: I am very sorry to hear of the death of Sgt. Christopher Potts. No words of mine could heal the pain of your loss, I know, but I offer them to remember, honor, and thank your wonderful son for giving his life for the country he so dearly loved and served. May Christopher's soul and all the souls of our gallant U.S. service members, through the mercy of God, rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.
Patricia A. Gunn, Cincinnati, OH
From Sharon Sparks,
Baltimore, MD
To the family and friends of Sgt. Christopher Potts, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Sgt. Potts. Please know that he is a true American Patriot; and he will never be forgotten.
From kelley beliveau,
johnston, ri
Some people come into our lives and quickly go, others stay awhile, leaving footprints in our hearts and we are never ever the same again.
From Brenda Johnson,
Bagdad, AZ
For Sgt. Christopher Potts family: One never knows exactly what to say during a time like this. There is no doubt in my mind that Christopher was a hero, he was there for his commrades and now he has paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. I pray that your pain will be eased by the loving grace and mercy of Gods hands in your lives. For Christopher, I would like to thank you for who you are and what you have done for me. For me to be able to sit here safe and secure in my home, and know that my loved ones are also safe as well, is due to only the acts of your bravery and willingness to put your life on the line for our freedoms, as the valiant soldier you are. Thank you somehow does not express the loving gratitude I feel in my heart for your services. I know that you are in Gods arms now and that you are at peace. I also know that we have been blessed by having you here with us. We love you and thank you once again. You will be greatly missed. For Christophers family:
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."
God bless you,
Brenda bjoyous1@hotmail.com
From Karen Santi,
Manchester, MD
The Potts family, and friends,
I am so very sorry for the great loss you have suffered. May God walk with you in this time of need, and sorrow.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - ISAIAH 41:10
My deepest sympathy, and condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Karen Santi
From Tania Ward,
Loveland, Oh
God Bless you Christopher, you will be missed. We thank God for heroes as yourself. Prayers are going out to your family as they are the ones that need them now. I want to thank them for sending us such a brave young man.
Tania Ward
StarSupport Military Group
tania@fuse.net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StarSupportMilitaryGroup/
From tame austin,
winona, mn
You will always be a hero here and in heaven.
tame
From Andrea De Melo,
Newark, NJ
My deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts. You are all in our prayers that God may help you through such a trying time and show you the sunshine at the end of this road. God Bless you for sharing such a wonderful, giving, sacrificial person to us all.
From Elaine Hervieux,
North Providence, RI
10.13.04 ~ To Sgt. Christopher Potts' Family & Friends ~ Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. Our hearts go out to you, and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God surround you with His love and strengthen and sustain you in the days ahead. We share in your grief at the loss of your loved one. He paid the ultimate price for us all.
With gratitude for his duty and service to our country, Phil & Elaine Hervieux (Parents of Spc. Brian Hervieux of the 115th MP Company, RI Nat'l Guard).
God bless.
From Fred Hafer,
Norfolk, Va
The family of Sgt Christopher Potts,
My family and I will forever be indebted to Christopher for his ultimate sacrifice. May we all live our lives in a way to be worthy of his sacrifice. You will forever be in our prayers.
From noelani bates,
bristol, ri
SGT CHRISTOPHER POTTS, will be in our hearts forever for terri and your family we will pray for you everyday so that you may be strong and know that one day you will see him again. my husband is in the same battery and we dread the thought everyday of any soldier getting hurt, we thank you for the sacrifices that you have made- and to the family who is making sacrifices everyday with love - the bates family
From Jeffrey Jencks,
Cumberland, RI
"Ring the bells of freedom and liberty tolls for thee; quench the ring of freedom and opression tolls for thee" (Roger Handcock)
To live is to go on a journey...to die is to go home (Soldiers handbook)
May the angles of God watch over your wife, your children, family and friends as you wait for them in Paradise.
Chaplain (Maj) Jeffrey Jencks
1/103 Bde
From Rusty Gage,
W. Barnstable, Ma
Pott's,
"Whats goin on" as you always said to me.....I just wanted to let you know that the men back here at "The Taj" miss you and love you, we know that you are still with us and keeping a watchfull eye on us all. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family, we will take care of them, watch over them in your place. We are all family now and we will never forget you or "Doc" Collier. The men are wearing cuff patches with both of your names on it so that evryone knows the love we have for our fallen brothers. Thank you for having me as one of your friends, I am and always will be proud to have served by your side. God bless you. Sgt. "Stove" Gage, Camp Cooke, Taji Iraq.
From richard august,
n. kingstown, ri
As fellow Rhode Islanders who lost a son in Iraq, we want Terri and sons Christopher and Jackson, SGT Potts' parents and extended family to know our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. As James Bradley wrote in his book "Flyboys", " The tragedy of war is what might have been." Although we have lost nearly 1,000 more men and women in Iraq during the "post combat" phase and have had thousands more wounded than in the so-called Thunder Run to Baghdad, this nation's armed forces -reserve and active component- are helping the majority of Iraqis overcome the effects of 30 years under a brutal dictator, his sons and their kin. In so doing, they are making the Mid East and therefore this nation safer for all of us. God bless those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and give strength to those who bear the scars of war. May we never forget them!
Richard and Donna August, North Kingstown, RI
From Patricia Miner,
Vernon, CT
I had the priviledge to know Chris from the moment he was born. I'm his aunt. I was 9 years old when he was born and from the time Chris could walk and talk there was no doubt that he was special. Everyone that ever camn in contact with him knew it. I spent a lot of time with him, especially in the summer in New Port, when I was in my teens and early twenties. As Chris grew up he never changed. He always had a twinkle in his eye and was quick to laugh. He was simply the best. I can't begin to imagine a world without him because he gave so much to everyone he knew, especially his son Christopher and I'm sure to Jackson too. When Chris died somewhere on this earth a light went out but I KNOW that a star was lit at the same time. His passing had to be marked by something. I can't begin to tell anyone how much I loved my nephew. I'm just sorry I didn't have more time on earth with him but I know I will see him again in heaven. That won't be a moment too soon for me. To Terri, Christopher and Jackson, Chris will always be with you. He isn't someone that would let a thing as trivial as a body keep him away. I encourage you to just sit and listen to your heart because you'll find him and his words to you there. When Chris loved he loved with every part of his being and that bond can't be severed. God bless Chris and God Bless the rest of his family. I couldn't be more proud to call anyone my nephew. I love you Chris. Aunt Patty
From Andrew Hammatt,
Portsmouth, RI
Pottsy,
You were by far the funniest person I know, a true practical joker. At work you always had a smile on your face. You were so fun to be around, whether it be at work, at parties, or at the NEB softball games. Chris, you are a true hero and you will never be forgotten. I miss you and I love you man.... Always will and I can't wait until the day we see each other again!
From Sgt John Bracone,
Bristol, ri
To my friend and brother in arms, and his family. May god bless you and keep you safe under his wing. Pottsy you will always be part of Charlie Battery and part of my heart. I wont forget. Your friend Sgt John J. Bracone Sr.
From nelson pereira,
warwick, ri
chris, you are sadly missed by the rest of the guys stationed here in baghdad . you were a good freind to us all. you will always be part of us at c-battery. you will always be in my heart and your family in my prayers. go easy bro. untill we meet again in god's house. your brother in arms, spc.nelson pereira
From Heidi Narr,
Pittsburgh, PA
To the Family and Friends of Sgt. Christopher Potts....Our sincere sympathy and condolences coming out to you now and always on the loss of your Beloved Christopher. May the memories of Chris envelope you and comfort you during this difficult time. Christopher is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and because of his bravery and Courage we are all able to remain free and safe. His Ultimate sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. May God Bless You All now and Forever. With heavy hearts, love and prayers, Heidi & Monica Narr, Pittsburgh, PA
From gary bosse,
fall river, ma
to the family of chris potts ,it was an honor to have chris in my squad ,chris was always quiet but boy could i count on him to get the job done ,i knew chris when he first joined the unit we would often play softball together in tournaments around the state....boy did he love to play we often talked about it while on guard duty late at nite on the front gate sipping coffee and watching the occasional rocket go by,i was disappointed that we grew apart in the last few months due to our diffrent job assignments but i would always bum a cup of coffee off him every once in a while.and everytime i entered his room there was a new picture of jackson or others of the family and he would always be writing !!!he was very devoted to his family .i often dream of chris arriving in heaven ,shaking hands with long dead soldiers from wars gone by each saluting him as he marches proudly by with words like "well done". "welcome home son "or "mission accomplished"i hope you have had a chance to meet my dad up there chris and say hi i know the both of you will be looking out for the rest of the boys in taji,dont worry for your family chris ,because your family is now our family now ,im a better man to have known you chris!god bless you
From jaime melo,
n.providence, ri
To terri, Chris and little Jackson my deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the family.Chris I only knew you since we were deployed together and I'm glad I had the privilege to have you as my roommate and squad leader. You will be missed as a true friend . Terri I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Potts its not the same without you here, the rest of the squad and I miss you very much. You left a void that will hard to fill. Sgt Jaime M melo
From florence rainville,
north providence, ri
Terri, Christopher and Jackson: Although I didn't know Chris, I felt that I knew him through Jaime, his roommate and friend. My heart goes out to you and your family, your Chris will never be forgotten, he is a Hero. Please know that we are here for you as part of the 103rd's family. Florence and Joshua Rainville (soldier: Sgt. Jaime Melo serving with the 103rd Field Artillary)
From Kim Dalpe,
Smithfield, RI
I want to send all my prayers to the family and friends of SGT Potts. I thank SGT Potts for his duty to America. It takes a special person to defend freedom...
I am thankful for all the men and women who are fighting for freedom overseas. Godbless you all,
Sister of a RI Guardsman over in Iraq
From tracy almeida,
east providence, ri
chris
its memorial day and we have not forgotten you nor will we ever.you gave the ultmate sacrifice for all of us and we will never forget that.we all love and miss you deeply.
your 103rd family
From dawn corey,
riverside, ri
Terri,jackson,chris jr my heart goes out to you all there isnt a day i dont think about you all. Chris is on my mind everyday, i wish there was something i could say or do. the lost of such a wonderful person weighs heavy on many minds. he will never be forgotten he is a true hero, loved,missed and admired by many. Terri you and the kids are also true heros you will always be prayed for and loved and if there is anything you ever need please know that we are here. love ,Dawn,Al and Zachary Corey
From tracy almeida,
east providence, ri
It's been a year already but we have not nor will we ever forget you.Tonight we will be with your family and we will console them and we will every oct 3rd from now on.we love and miss you so much.
never forgotten.
From Kayla Luna,
Granite Shoals, TX
My deepest sympathy goes to the family of sgt Christopher potts. May God Bless you.
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