Trump announces highest civilian honor for 9/11 hero Welles Crowther remembered as the ‘Man in the Red Bandana’
President Trump announced the posthumous awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, a hero of the 9/11 attacks known as the 'Man in the Red Bandana.' Crowther, who saved numerous lives during the attacks, was recognized for his bravery ahead of the 25th anniversary of September 11. His mother, Alison Crowther, expressed gratitude for the honor and shared how her son's story continues to inspire others.
- ▪Welles Crowther was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his heroism during the 9/11 attacks.
- ▪He is remembered for guiding victims to safety while wearing a red bandana over his face.
- ▪Crowther's mother, Alison, highlighted the ongoing impact of her son's story on inspiring people around the world.
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US News Trump announces highest civilian honor for 9/11 hero Welles Crowther remembered as the ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ By Alec Schemmel, Fox News Published May 23, 2026, 2:41 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: 9/11 beam arrives at Florida school where Bush learned America was under attack Border czar Tom Homan tells Texas Democrat to 'bring it' after her chilling threat to ICE Trump admin orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from home countries President Trump announced during a rally in New York that he was posthumously awarding the nation’s highest civilian honor to Welles Remy Crowther, the 9/11 hero remembered as the “Man in the Red Bandana” after he repeatedly led victims to safety from the…
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