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Welles Crowther: The Man In The Red Bandana 🕊 A former lacrosse player at Boston College, Crowther worked in the South Tower of the World Trade Center and is remembered today for his heroic actions during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On the day of the attacks, Crowther (who had experience as a volunteer firefighter) encountered multiple groups of survivors inside the Twin Towers and led them to safety, according to firsthand reports. Crowther ultimately lost his life while trying to save others, but a New York Times article mentioning “a man in a red bandana” helped bring his story to light. Crowther always wore a red bandana under his lacrosse helmet. While rescuing victims inside the the burning buildings on 9/11, he wore that signature bandana over his mouth and nose to protect from the smoke. In 2018, Crowther was posthumously honored with the Spirit of @Tewaaraton award. @PremierLacrosse also honors a player each year with a Humanitarian Award, which bears Crowther’s name. Please take some time today to reflect on Crowther’s heroic actions and the impact his story has on our country, as well as the game of lacrosse 🙏🥍