The 8.6.11 Tribute Morale Patch honors those who fell on August 6, 2011 in the greatest loss of life in a single day since Operation Red Wings.

These custom 100% embroidery patches measure 3.5″ wide x 3.5″ tall and feature a gold VI and 23 stars for men and lone K-9 of DEVGRU who fell. The 31 with the black band symbolizes the 31 members of the combined efforts of the Naval Special Warfare Command, Army National Guard and the Air Force Special Operations Command who gave their lives on August 6th. The red star marks the location in Wardak Province, Afghanistan the QRF (Quick Reaction Force) Chinook was struck with an RPG.

These brave men have never asked for anything in return for what they continue to do around the globe to ensure our way of life here. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this patch will go directly to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. SOWF stepped up after this tragedy and offered scholarships to all the children of those lost. Please help SOWF and the families of the fallen in anyway you can, whether it’s by purchasing a patch or donating directly to the Foundation and other charities set up to help our warriors!

Patches feature a velcro backing to stick them wherever you’d like. The velcro can also be removed with a seam ripper if you’d like to sew them on.