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WELLES' LEGACY
The Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust was founded to honor Welles Remy Crowther and his heroic actions on September 11, 2001.
Welles was tragically lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks while selflessly helping others at the World Trade Center. Known as the "Man in the Red Bandanna," his heroic actions saved many lives. His family learned through witness accounts that Welles’ compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to others were key to his courage in his final moments.
Despite the chaos around him, Welles, wearing his signature red bandanna, calmly guided survivors to safety, carrying people down multiple flights of stairs, ultimately sacrificing his life to help others.
It wasn’t until a New York Times article in 2002 revealed eyewitness accounts of a man in a red bandanna that Welles’ identity as the selfless rescuer was confirmed, and his heroic actions were fully understood.
Today, the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust is nationally recognized, and committed to inspiring the next generation to make a positive impact through social and emotional intelligence.
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