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|name = Welles Remy Crowther |
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|birth_date = [[17 May|17th May]], [[1977]] |
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|birth_place = [[New York]] |
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|death_date = [[11 September|11th September]], [[2001]] |
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|death_place = [[9/11|WTC Attacks]], New York |
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|other_names = The Red Bandanna Man |
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|known_for = Acts of heroism in the WTC Attacks |
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'''Welles Remy Crowther''' (born on the [[17 May|17th of May]], [[1977]]) died on the [[11 September|11th of September]], [[2001]] in the [[9/11]] terrorist attacks on [[New York City]] |
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==Early life== |
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Welles Crowther, the eldest of three children, was born on Tuesday, May 17, 1977 at Lying-In Hospital of the City of [[New York]]. He attended Nyack Highschool where he was an [[honor roll]] student before attending [[Boston College]] to read a [[B.A.]] in [[Economics]]. |
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He carried a [[red]] [[bandanna]] on his person at all times which his father had given to him. He played a number of sports including [[Ice Hockey]] and [[Soccer]]. Crowther was also a [[boy scout]] and an volunteer fire-fighter. |
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==September 11th, 2001== |
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Crowther worked for [[Sandler O'Neill and Partners]] on the 104th floor of [[Tower 2]]. After the plane hit, witnesses report that Crowther appeared, with a red bandanna covering his mouth and nose to protect him from the debris. It is claimed that he re-entered the building at least 3 times and is directly responsible for saving at least 18 peoples lives.<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/C/cutting_edge/9_11_faker/ Channel 4 Documentary]</ref> including Judy Wein and Ling Young, who keeps a picture of him in her house. |
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[[Tania Head]] also claimed that Crowther saved her, she claimed that he put the fire out on her back and carried her down to safety. However, Tania Head faked her story and was not even in NYC at the time of the attacks. |
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Crowther and the members of [[FDNY]] with whom he was recovered, had been on their way back up the South Tower with a Hurst “[[jaws of life]]” tool to free victims who were trapped under debris, presumably in the Sky Lobby. |
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==Post-death== |
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===Fund raisers=== |
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*A 5k road race called the Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna Run was organised in tribute. |
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*Nyack Highschool holds a Ice Hockey an annual Varsity Ice Hockey game. |
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===Honors=== |
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Crowther was named an honorary fire-fighter by Commissioner [[Nicholas Scoppetta]].<ref>[http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/events/2006/121506a.shtml NYCFD Website Article]</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.crowthertrust.org/welles_story.htm Crowther Trust Website]<br> |
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* [http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2002/america.remembers/stories/heroes/welles.html CNN Article]<br> |
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* [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,62579,00.html FOX News Article]<br> |
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* [http://www.redbandannarun.com/index.html Red Bandanna Run] |
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Revision as of 23:15, 12 October 2008
Welles Remy Crowther | |
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| Born | 17th May, 1977 |
| Died | 11th September, 2001 WTC Attacks, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Red Bandanna Man |
| Occupation | Investment Banker |
| Known for | Acts of heroism in the WTC Attacks |
Welles Remy Crowther (born on the 17th of May, 1977) died on the 11th of September, 2001 in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City
Early life
Welles Crowther, the eldest of three children, was born on Tuesday, May 17, 1977 at Lying-In Hospital of the City of New York. He attended Nyack Highschool where he was an honor roll student before attending Boston College to read a B.A. in Economics.
He carried a red bandanna on his person at all times which his father had given to him. He played a number of sports including Ice Hockey and Soccer. Crowther was also a boy scout and an volunteer fire-fighter.
September 11th, 2001
Crowther worked for Sandler O'Neill and Partners on the 104th floor of Tower 2. After the plane hit, witnesses report that Crowther appeared, with a red bandanna covering his mouth and nose to protect him from the debris. It is claimed that he re-entered the building at least 3 times and is directly responsible for saving at least 18 peoples lives.[1] including Judy Wein and Ling Young, who keeps a picture of him in her house.
Tania Head also claimed that Crowther saved her, she claimed that he put the fire out on her back and carried her down to safety. However, Tania Head faked her story and was not even in NYC at the time of the attacks.
Crowther and the members of FDNY with whom he was recovered, had been on their way back up the South Tower with a Hurst “jaws of life” tool to free victims who were trapped under debris, presumably in the Sky Lobby.
Post-death
Fund raisers
- A 5k road race called the Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna Run was organised in tribute.
- Nyack Highschool holds a Ice Hockey an annual Varsity Ice Hockey game.
Honors
Crowther was named an honorary fire-fighter by Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta.[2]