In memory of Hal Pote

Harold W. “Hal” Pote Dies
Founder, Spina Bifida Foundation
President and CEO, American Financial Realty Trust

Harold W. “Hal” Pote, the founder of the Spina Bifida Foundation and president and CEO of American Financial Realty Trust (AFR: NYSE) passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 while vacationing with his wife in Turkey.

"We are very saddened by the sudden loss of Hal Pote," says Cindy Brownstein, CEO, Spina Bifida Foundation. "Hal was a man of great vision and extraordinary compassion who was deeply committed to moving Spina Bifida research, awareness, and financial support forward. Inspired by the challenges of his nephew Gregory who has Spina Bifida, Hal was exemplary in his leadership of the Spina Bifida community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

In July Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio honored the memory of Hal Pote on the Senate floor.
His statement, which was read into the Congressional record, can be read in its entirety here.

Contributions to the Spina Bifida Foundation in Hal Pote’s memory may be made through the Spina Bifida Association.