Remembering ‘The Man in the Red Bandana,’ One of the Great Heroes of 9/11
As Wednesday marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, we should all pause and reflect on those innocent lives lost that day, but also the tales of heroism of those who selflessly sacrificed themselves.
One name that comes to mind is Welles Crowther, also known as “The Man in the Red Bandana.” At the time of the attacks, Welles was working as an equities trader on the 104th floor of the South Tower. He also volunteered as a firefighter in his hometown of Nyack, New York.
After United Flight 175 struck at 9:03 AM, Crowther made three trips into the building to rescue survivors before its collapse. His body was discovered six months later.
