Sgt. Potts was assigned to 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, Army National Guard, Providence, Rhode Island. He died in Taji, Iraq, while conducting traffic control operations. Sgt. Potts died on his 38th birthday October 3, 2004. He leaves a wife and two sons behind.
Chris was an avid fisherman. He loved to spend time fishing with his family. In his memory, we gather annually to fish with his family and friends. This year's tournament will start on September 3rd at noon and end at midnight September 11th. The benefit will be held at the Portuguese American Club in Portsmouth on Saturday, Sept. 11 (ALL DAY). Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at Riverside Marine 401-625-5181, Sam's Bait and Tackle 401-848-5909, Lucky's Bait and Tackle 401-247-2223 and our website www.AIStriperTeam.com. There will be food, prizes, 50/50 raffles, and live music at the benefit.