The Red Bandana Legacy Lives On | Raleigh News

Welles Crowther, the 24-year-old hero in the red bandana who saved 18 lives on 9/11 before dying in the South Tower, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His mother, Allison, accepted it while wearing his iconic bandana — a symbol of courage and goodness. Years earlier, a young lacrosse fan named Patrick Stapleton met Welles, kept his autographed ball, and later returned it to the family — only to receive a red bandana and a life-changing message: “Be courageous.” Fifteen years later, Stapleton fulfilled his promise by publishing his first novel, “The Last ‘I Love You,’” featuring Welles’ heroic story with historical accuracy and his mother’s blessing. He believes Welles embodied humanity’s best in the face of unimaginable horror — and hopes his book ensures that legacy endures.

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