Who is behind 838 Patches?

About the Owner
I served in the Canadian Army for 20 years as an infantryman, including four years as a door gunner on the CH-146 Griffon. During that time, I deployed twice—once to Afghanistan with the Royal 22e Régiment, and once to Iraq as a door gunner with the 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (438e ETAH).

After two decades of service, my knees, my back, and my wife all agreed—it was time to retire.

 

About 838 Patches
Founded in 2011, 838 Patches began as a small side project. It was meant to be a fun part-time gig—nothing more, nothing less.

But over time, it grew into something much bigger. Now that I’ve retired from the military, 838 Patches has become my full-time passion. What started as a hobby has turned into a thriving business—and I couldn’t be more proud of where it’s headed.

I’m not sure what the future holds, but I’m hoping it’s packed with creativity, great people, and a whole lot of badass patches.

—PM