GO for it, wear the hat with pride, the 101st are "your team!"
If asked if you served in the 101, just say, "no, but my friend is with them over there." That's fine, no problem.
BTW, can you put up a link to that site? nice looking hat!
Thanks for the thoughts. Wirestripper responded as well, and now I'm not sure if I will order one or not. The last thing I want to do is upset a veteran!