Posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

Welles Crowther's Heroism on 9/11

• 🎗️ Welles Remy Crowther, known as "the man in the red bandana," was a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader who died on 9/11.
• 💡 On September 11th, 2001, Crowther used his trademark red bandana to cover his nose and mouth.
• 🎯 He guided at least 18 people from the 78th Floor Sky lobby of the South Tower to safety.
• 💔 His body was recovered from the rubble six months after the attacks.

Call for Presidential Recognition

• 🏛️ New York Congressman Mike Lawler is calling on President Trump to posthumously award Welles Crowther the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
• 🤝 Lawler presented President Trump with a red bandana on behalf of the Crowther family at a Yankee game.
• 🗣️ The congressman informed the president about Crowther's heroism, and Trump was reportedly extremely receptive and grateful.
• ❓ The White House has not yet responded to a request for comment on whether Trump will consider the honor.

Legacy of Bravery

• 👨‍👦 Crowther, who spent time in his childhood at the Empire Hook and Ladder Company, was inspired by his father, a former captain.
• 🌟 The red bandana he always carried has become a symbol of his bravery and selflessness.
• ✨ His legacy is encapsulated in the message: "Look for the light in the darkness. Be the light in the darkness. You are the light in the darkness."