Limited Time Design: This limited time design will close on Nov 2nd and will start to ship out on/around Nov 6th
Any other items on order will not ship until the latest Limited Time Design ship date on order
In Memory of Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson
A loving husband. A devoted father. A leader. Our brother.
Some losses reach across an entire community. The loss of Technical Sergeant Ian Patterson is one of them.
On October 17, 2026, Ian tragically lost his life following a rappelling accident at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
He leaves behind his wife, Niki, their two young children, and a community of family, friends, and teammates who will carry his memory forward.
Ian devoted 15 years to serving our nation in the United States Air Force. As a Tactical Air Control Party instructor, he helped prepare the next generation of Airmen to shoulder the responsibilities of a demanding profession. His service and leadership leave a lasting mark on the community he helped build.
For Niki and their children, this loss is deeply personal. Behind the rank and the uniform was the man they loved - a husband and a dad whose place in their lives can never be filled.
Nine Line Apparel has partnered with the TACP Foundation to create this memorial shirt in Ian’s honor. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this shirt will go to the TACP Foundation in support of the Patterson family, helping our community stand shoulder to shoulder with those he leaves behind.
The design pays tribute to Ian’s love of the Colorado Avalanche. Its burgundy, blue, and white palette, mountain imagery, and hockey-inspired lettering reflect the team he loved. The TACP Airman and A-10 aircraft connect that personal passion with his military service. Together, these elements honor both the man beneath the uniform and the profession to which he dedicated his life.
In the wake of this tragedy, so many have asked how they can help. This memorial shirt is one way to honor Ian and support his family through the difficult months ahead. Purchasing a shirt, sharing this tribute, or giving directly through the TACP Foundation’s family fundraiser are meaningful ways to show up.
Above all, please keep Niki, their children, Ian’s loved ones, and his teammates in your prayers, and respect their privacy as they grieve.
Ian, we honor your life, your service, and the love you leave behind. We will carry your memory forward by standing beside your family and your teammates through the days ahead.
Wear his name. Honor his memory. Support his family.
Here is a direct link to support the Patterson Family.