Description
Embroidered American Flag U.S. Military uniform patch left at the 9/11 Memorial in memory of Dwayne Williams. The patch was accompanied by a handwritten note: "Be Advised—this flag was worn in combat operations against an armed foe in Zabul Province, Afghanistan by SSG Wilson US Army Infantry 2nd Stryker CAV REG.  | RIP | PFC Brown | SSG Engeldrum | SGT Uvanni | LT Bednedson."

Historical Notes
Jacksonville, Alabama native Dwayne Williams lived with his wife, Tammy, and their two teenage children in Lorton, Virginia. Dwayne had been a U.S. Army paratrooper and ranger and served in the Persian Gulf War. Once a college football player, he played softball on his battalion’s team. On September 11, Major Williams was working as a joint officer distribution manager at the Pentagon. He was 40 years old.

Curator's Comment
The patch and accompanying note were left on the S-74 parapet of the South Pool on the 9/11 Memorial for Dwayne Williams on September 11, 2015.
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