A Red Bandana and a Legacy of Service The recent awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, posthumously, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of individual acts of courage in the face of catastrophic events.
The story of Crowther, known as the "man in the red bandana," is one that has been etched in the collective memory of 9/11 survivors and those who have studied the tragedy.
Crowther's image, using his own life to help others escape the inferno that engulfed the South Tower, has become an iconic representation of heroism.