Christmas Epaulets are a unique and special way for pilots to share the holiday spirit and support a great cause. AirplaneTees.com, a website dedicated to aviation-themed clothing and accessories, supports this wonderful program and encourages all pilots to participate.
The idea for Christmas Epaulets came from Mary Knutson, the widow of John Knutson, a veteran of the US Army and pilot for Northwest Airlines who lost his battle with stomach cancer in 1997. Mary wanted to honor her late husband’s memory and give back to the community by creating something that would bring joy and cheer to others.
The Christmas Epaulets created by Mary Knutson are made of red and green fabric. They can be attached to a pilot’s epaulets and worn during the holiday season, adding a festive touch to their uniform.
All proceeds from the sale of Christmas Epaulets are split between two worthy causes: the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation and Snowball Express. The Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District in Wisconsin, where John Knutson grew up. Snowball Express is a non-profit organization that provides support to the children of fallen military heroes.
AirplaneTees.com does not sell Christmas Epaulets directly. Instead, they encourage people to go to the official website, christmasepaulets.com, to purchase them and support these important causes. By participating in this program, pilots can spread holiday cheer while also giving back to their community and supporting veterans and their families. So don’t wait until it’s time to start wearing them – get your Christmas Epaulets now and join in the fun and goodwill!