Trump Awards 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther Presidential Medal of Freedom Before 25th Anniversary
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Updated · Fox News · May 22
Trump Awards 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther Presidential Medal of Freedom Before 25th Anniversary
7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 22
At a New York rally, Trump said Welles Crowther will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, honoring the 24-year-old "Man in the Red Bandana" nearly 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Rep. Mike Lawler had urged the recognition ahead of the anniversary, and Trump brought Crowther's mother, Alison, onstage, where she called the award a huge honor.
Crowther, an equities trader on the South Tower's 104th floor and a volunteer firefighter, was credited with making three trips to the sky lobby and may have saved up to 18 people before the tower collapsed.
His red bandana, used to cover his face as he led survivors through smoke, is now displayed at the 9/11 Museum, where his story remains a symbol of sacrifice and courage.
How is the legacy of the 'Man in the Red Bandana' inspiring a new generation nearly 25 years after 9/11?
What new 9/11 commemorations will honor the thousands of heroes who have died from related illnesses since the attacks?
He vowed a red bandana would change the world. How are sports and charity now fulfilling that promise in his name?
The Man in the Red Bandana: Welles Crowther’s Presidential Medal of Freedom and Enduring Legacy
Overview
Welles Crowther, an equities trader working on the 104th floor of the South Tower during the September 11 attacks, became a symbol of heroism when he appeared in the 78th-floor sky lobby, covering his face with a red bandana. Amid chaos, he calmly guided trapped and injured people to safety, making multiple trips back into the burning tower to help others. His courageous actions, recognized years later with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, continue to inspire national remembrance and educational efforts, ensuring his legacy of self-sacrifice and compassion endures for future generations.