9/11 Hero 'Man in the Red Bandana' Recommended for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 5, 20251 min22,337 views
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- 🎗️ Wells Crowther, known as the 'man in the red bandana', was a volunteer firefighter who displayed extraordinary heroism during the September 11th terror attacks.
- 💡 He led 18 people to safety from the South Tower, guiding them down 78 floors.
- 💔 Tragically, Crowther was killed while attempting to rescue others before the towers collapsed.
Calls for Special Honors
- 🏅 Congressman Mike Lawler has formally requested that President Trump posthumously award Crowther the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- 🎖️ Lawler also intends to seek a Congressional Gold Medal for Crowther's bravery.
Crowther's Philosophy
- ❤️ His mother shared that Wells lived by a simple philosophy: to love your fellow man and woman and act through love, not fear or hate.
- ✨ She believes this approach leads to more positive outcomes.
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