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VIRGINIA BEACH
A 38-year-old man was killed Saturday night after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a concrete median along Shore Drive, police said.
Jason Gregory Potts, of Virginia Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the 11:40 p.m. crash, police spokesman Adam Bernstein said.
A preliminary investigation indicated Potts was heading east on Shore Drive when he ran a red light at Diamond Springs Road, lost control and struck the median, Bernstein said.
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Shocked
Jason and I were Firefighters/EMT's together when we were Pittsfield's Fire Dept. We hung around each other a lot went thru good times and bad times together and we always stayed in touch even when he re-enlisted in the Navy.
My 2 older children Ron and Racheal love him and we will always chreish the memories we had with him. I loved his smile and i will never for get him. Jason we love you and know we are always thinking about you! We were planning to see you in Virginia this summer. To Jason's family i am very sorry for your loss! My heart is broken....
Shirley, Mike & Riley Pickering
Ron and Racheal Evans
I want to send my
I want to send my condolences out to Jason's family and friends. I haven't seen Jason in about 20 years but my last memory of seeing him will always be there. I'm glad I got the chance to talk with him once again. He was a great person and he will be truly missed. I always thought of him as a big brother. Love you Jason!!!!
life on 2 wheels
I did not know Jason, but to the family and friends , i offer my condolences for your loss.....all of us that "ride" are brothers and sisters, we all have our special wave when we pass each other on the road, and we all know the danger every time we fire up the bike...to those that ride in cages and have never been on a bike....dont try to pass judgement....please keep the family in mind.............some people just lost a son , brother, and a caring member of the family,,,
A Riders Prayer
Dear Lord guide me on the path of safety but if tonight is my night to fall victim to the open road..
guide me to the heavens above..with the wind in my hair the road passing by
i ride free i ride with all those who has taken the trip before me..
do not mourn my death for i just started to live..celebrate my life for this was not my last ride..
i will be waiting for you on the high way in the sky ride free and ride for me..
written by
ray cote
so sorry
I was so sorry to hear what happened to Jason. It's been many years since I've seen him,but I'm glad we at least got a chance to message back and forth a few times. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all of his friends.
Stephanie Davison Gustafson
Dear Jamie
I am sure you know i was with Jason the night he passed...
your mother has my phone number as well as my e-mail if you would like to talk..
as for the guy who's comment was taken off trust me it is not worth reading or putting any validation towards love you all and if there is anything i can do please let me know
ray
Jason's friends are here for his family
To Jason's sister, myself and the group of his friends that are on shore duty in the Tidewater area are mourning his loss. For the few of us that knew him...he was a great guy, who always gave to his friends. Myself being from NH as well developed a special bond with him.
I only knew him for the past 3+ years, but whether in life, online or in person he was a friend. If you or his family are in need of assistance with any of this tragedy, please feel free to contact myself and i can get the word around. Again, sorry for your loss.
Jon
Jason's Friends Are Here For His Family
Thank you very much Jon. My mother and I will be in Virginia in the coming days, weeks. Please contact me directly at JNetzleyWrye@aol.com as we would like to meet you.
Jaime
To Jason
I wanted to let everyone know who Jason was to me he was my best friend we grew up together we played soccer and were on a arm wrestling team..
We drove his mother nuts who i to call mom..his sisters Jamie and Amber were like my family that when ever i got out of line they let me know..
Jason was also my brother which i will never forget the excitment in his eyes when i saw him Saturday night as we met up and he was telling me about the bike he was building..
Jason loved life and loved and his family in fact he tried to take a photo of us with his phone and send it to his mother forgetting she could not get them..
my last thought of Jason was how happy i was to see him as a smile came over my face seeing him take off on his bike and thinking about us riding the Sunday morning..
We all need to be greatful for Jason Potts he was 3 years from retirement from the U.S. Navy he gave of him self and never complained..
I love you brother and i will never forget the many times you made me smile and laugh and how many times your shoulder was there when i cried..
Thank you
Ray cote
Motorcycle Accident
Thank you very much for your condolances. I am Jason Potts' older sister, my name is Jaime. Jason was a wonderful person whose loss will be felt forever in our hearts. He was active duty Navy and protected our country for almost twenty years. We lost my sister last year so this is a unbelievable blow to our mother and father.
Comment
I am very sorry for your loss. It's unfortunate that people will post thoughtless comments especially when they don't know or care about the facts. I hope your faith can provide comfort to you and your family.
Good to know
I was asking for more facts in my comment which was wiped out. Glad the paper believes in free speech.
respect
you made a distasteful comment sitting stupidity...towards my friend..
the problem with people is they use the statement freedom of speech to excuse bad taste and compassion..
if you had a family member who ran a red light for what ever reason and someone called that person stupid how would you feel..
and like his sister said why dose it matter to you what all the details are did you know him i doubt it cause if you did know him then you would know all the details...
thank you to all those of you taking his family into consideration with your comments..
Looking for facts
Why are the facts important to you? Did you know my brother? What is it that you want to know? Obviously your original post was taken off, if you would like to re-post please do. We are looking for facts as well.
"You have no idea why he ran
"You have no idea why he ran the light. It could have been a mechanical problem or someone tailgating him"......
To suggest or ask if anything negligent happened on the vehicle operators part or to ask for more details that will suggest anything other than the above quote will sometimes get your post wiped out for fear it will offend the family.
Just an FYI.
I wish you had just been
I wish you had just been asking for more facts. I hope none of his family or friends read your post. Read my blog Life On Two Wheels. You will see how I really feel about what you had to say.
sadness brought to his family
Please send out your thoughts and prayers to his family.
IT IS VERY SAD
You can loose your life faster than you can blink your eyes on a bike. I rode for 5 years in the early to mid 80's and I loved riding but you couldn't give me a bike in this area to ride now. The roads are just too crowded now and the drivers are too crazy. My heart go out to his family.
I am glad you know
I am glad you know everything. You are talking about someone that lost their life in an ACCIDENT. You have no idea why he ran the light. It could have been a mechanical problem or someone tailgating him. Have some respect for someone that lost their life.
Thank you
The original post must be gone because I can't see what you are replying to but I certainly thank you. Jason was my last remaining sibling and to even think that someone posted something on supposition is heartbreaking. Thank you again.