The Story Behind ‘The Man in The Red Bandana,’ A 9/11 Hero

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States.

More than 3,000 Americans were murdered that day by terrorists. But countless lives were also survived thanks to first responders and everyday people who stepped up.

Amid the chaos following the destruction of the World Trade Center, one man, wearing a red bandana, was memorialized as a hero after he sprang into action to help his fellow New Yorkers. Welles Crowther was working in the Twin Towers when the tragedy occurred, and he chose to go back into the South Tower to rescue survivors stuck on the 78th-floor sky lobby. He sacrificed his own life after 12 strangers that day and became known as the ‘Man In The Red Bandana.’

Earlier this week, Welles’ mother, Alison Crowther, joined the FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to share his heroic legacy, the story behind his famous red bandana, and why she hopes that sharing his story today continues to keep him alive.

Alison’s story was heartbreaking, but also incredibly inspiring.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire conversation with Alison Crowther and learn even more about her heroic son and how he continues to change lives after his death.