This is the story of the Man in the Red Bandana...
A former lacrosse player at Boston College, Welles Crowther worked in the South Tower of the World Trade Center and is remembered today for his heroic actions during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
On the day of the attacks, Crowther (who had experience as a volunteer firefighter) encountered multiple groups of survivors inside the Twin Towers and led them to safety, according to firsthand reports.
Crowther ultimately lost his life in the Twin Towers, but a New York Times article mentioning “a man in a red bandana” helped bring his story to light. Crowther always wore a red bandana under his lacrosse helmet. While rescuing victims inside the burning buildings on 9/11, he wore that signature bandana over his face to protect from the smoke.
Crowther's red bandana has since become a symbol of his sacrifice, for which we honor him every anniversary of the tragic attacks.
Please take some time today to reflect on Crowther’s heroic actions and the impact his story has on our country, as well as the game of lacrosse 🙏🥍
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former Boston College lacrosse player & volunteer firefighter Welles Crowther led 18 people to safety after the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11— his courage & bravery will never be forgotten. We passed out red bandanas yesterday in NY to remember his heroism.
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