Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Where were you on 9/11?

Seventeen years ago, most of my students were not born. One was born on September 5th, 2001. And his father was at home with him instead of at work on the 60th floor of the North Tower. 

Today I shared the story of Welles Crowther that reminds me that on the worst day in the darkest of times, there were many heroes. 

9/11 | The Man In The Red Bandana | ESPN

From YouTube.com

ww.espn.com Ten years later, remembering Welles Remy Crowther who led over 12 people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11th - a former Boston College Lacrosse Player whose trademark was a Red bandana.

Full Documentary: Man in the Red Bandana




“Man In Red Bandana” is a documentary film about the inspirational story of an American hero - Welles Remy Crowther. Welles worked on the 104th floor of the South Tower and saved many people on September 11th. Tragically, he died that day but his heroics became known eight months later as a result of an ordinary item - a red bandana. 

The film re-traces Welles’ courageous actions that fateful day, and examines the many people (family, friends and strangers) who have been inspired by Welles’ actions and the unique ways in which they have honored him.

The film is the debut effort of writer and director Matthew Weiss. He first learned of Welles’ remarkable story over lunch with Jefferson Crowther, Welles’ father. Matthew was amazed and inspired. He quickly decided that everyone should hear this story and obtained the Crowther’s permission and blessing to make Man In Red Bandana. Chad A. Verdi and Joshua Sason are signed on as producers. Gwyneth Paltrow is set to narrate, with Michelle Verdi exec-producing and Lyle Lovett performing an original song. 

Our film crews have been in Nyack, NY, Ontario, Canada, Atlanta, GA, New York, NY, Asbury Park, NJ, Orlando, FL, Albany, NY, Newton, MA, and Santa Monica, CA, among other places, all in an attempt to produce the most comprehensive piece about Welles ever made. The film is scheduled to be released in 2017.

More on September 11th, 2001:

'Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience' Full Documentary (2011) ft. George W. Bush & More | HBO