Yer dang strait! WWJWD? There's a story behind this image. A couple months ago, a SPC Ryan "John Wayne" Rowley, a US soldier deployed in Afghanistan, contacted me. I'd drawn a caricature of John Wayne, and he wanted to use the image for a patch on his body armor! That was pretty cool, and I told him he could definitely do that. This morning I got this one in the mail. It's so awesome! The patch designers did a great job! There are only three of these patches in existence. I have this one, and Ryan has already worn his in combat. Thanks, Ryan, and good luck to all our troops!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
John Wayne patch
Yer dang strait! WWJWD? There's a story behind this image. A couple months ago, a SPC Ryan "John Wayne" Rowley, a US soldier deployed in Afghanistan, contacted me. I'd drawn a caricature of John Wayne, and he wanted to use the image for a patch on his body armor! That was pretty cool, and I told him he could definitely do that. This morning I got this one in the mail. It's so awesome! The patch designers did a great job! There are only three of these patches in existence. I have this one, and Ryan has already worn his in combat. Thanks, Ryan, and good luck to all our troops!
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Cool story, and so unusual! I'd say it's an honor to have your John Wayne serving in Afghanistan. This really touched my heart, Brian. I'm sure he thinks of you every time he wears it.
Bri, this is the most awesome story!
I am honored that this guy is serving our country so valiantly. Rock on to him!!
I love your John Wayne-ness.
You rock too!
This is really amazing. I am proud of you for being willing to freely share your art with those who are putting their lives on the line every day. Way to go Bri!
Man. THAT'S doing something with your art. Way to live an awesome life, Brian. The John Wayne totally looks like you.
This is awesome, Brian.
Love it..when i served in VN, the only non-usaf patches that were authorized to be worn on our flight suits were a "john wayne approved" patch and an "FU jane fonda" one.....Glad to see that JW is still alive and kicking in spirit with our current crop of heroes
Love it..when i served in VN, the only non-usaf patches that were authorized to be worn on our flight suits were a "john wayne approved" patch and an "FU jane fonda" one.....Glad to see that JW is still alive and kicking in spirit with our current crop of heroes
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