Welles Remy Crowther made an honorary member of the Fire Department of the City of New York.

On December 15, 2006, Welles Remy Crowther was made an honorary member of the FDNY, posthumously, the first time in the history of the department, through a Special Commendation by the NYC Fire Commissioner. Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano presented the Crowther family with a framed certificate of appointment which included a department badge and a red bandanna.

The Certificate of Appointment reads

Certificate of Appointment
Posthumously Awarded

WELLES CROWTHER
Honorary FDNY Firefighter

For Bravery And Courage
While Aiding Trapped Victims

During The
September 11, 2001
World Trade Center Attack

Known Affectionately As
"The Man in the Red Bandanna"
His Heroic Efforts Saved At Least Five Lives That Day.

Directing People To Safety From The South Tower's 78th Floor,
Welles Sacrificed His Own Life To Save Others.

  "People can live 100 years and not have the compassion or the wherewithal to do what he did"  
Judy Wein, rescued by Welles Crowther

  The Officers And Members Of The New York City Fire Department  
Are Proud To Call Welles Crowther "Brother".





The photos below capture some of the key moments and key participants in the Special Commendation ceremony.

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Left to Right:  FDNY Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano
Richard Young, son of Ling Young
Ling Young, rescued by Welles Crowther from the 78th floor Sky Lobby, 2 WTC
FDNY Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta
Alison Crowther
Jefferson Crowther
Donald Young, Sr., husband of Ling Young