SAN JOSE, Calif. – To honor all United States servicemen and women, San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch will wear commemorative gloves and cleats during the Quakes match on Saturday, Sept. 10 against the Chicago Fire. Busch’s gloves will feature a Special Operations patch, while his cleats will bear a message to honor victims of 9/11 in recognition of the 10-year anniversary on Sept. 11, 2011.
[inline_node:10393]At the game on Sept. 10, fans can participate in a silent auction to win the cleats and the gloves from the first half of the match, signed by Busch. Additionally, Busch’s jersey from the match and gloves and cleats from the second half, all signed by Busch, will be auctioned on eBay starting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. All proceeds from the auctions will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.
“I am very supportive of the people that help protect our country,” Busch said. “This effort represents a small way that I can honor the victims of that tragic day on the eve of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. On a personal note, I would like to say thank you to all the men and women that help provide us with our daily freedom.”
The Navy SEAL Foundation's mission is to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families.
