The Red Bandanna ~ Welles Crowther | ESPN Edward Burns

[benoitgirl97]

Watched it twice in one day. made me cry both times, I wish I was has brave has Welles Crowther. RIP Im now going to have a red bandana with everywhere I go <3

[Lukin2010]

If I was that man I would've done the same for the people who had families but this man was a hero or if I had the choice for buildings to be blownup or me sacrifice I would sacrifice my life for my country and the bastard Osama bitch Laden has taken these peoples lives away and we took his....R.I.P The civilians of 9/11 :( <3

[24pacman10]

I can honestly say this made me cry.. So inspirational, I look at red bandanas differently now.. God bless him and his family.

[Farfallavlinder]

Thank you, hero

[kingsoccerstar7]

after watching this my advisory(homeroom) now wears a red bandanna every wednesday which we call Welles Wednesday to represent compassion, putting others first and of course for Welles. wile we wear then we put others first and do small thing to help people. This is a very sad and inspiring story. god bless him and his family and friends

[xxnothinxspecialxx]

Amazing, Inspiring story!!!! I found a red bandana this week! I will always think of this story when I see one! We should all do for others like Welles did that day! A true angel!

[xOj3rs3ygirlXo]

His mom came to my school today; it was heartbreaking. He is such an inspiration. rest in peace.<3

[Dpesh7]

i was bawling my eyes out watching this

[kyknight2]

@shav12 probably terrorists who dont like it ... i love this hes a true hero n true insparation n a true american

[Foot15987]

I could watch this video 1,000 time and still get chills. I was so inspired but what Welles did that I chose to write a biography on Welles for my college history class.

[SammyGowar5000]

absolute HERO

[LiveStrong344]

Welles Crowther is truly an inspiration to me. The type of man that puts others before himself. Simply because that is a part of who he is as a man and person. I had the honor of shaking his dads hand today at a Remembrance Concert in his honor and letting him know what an amazing man his son was and is. Something the Crowthers already know of course, but saying those words to his dad was my way of saying Welles you're incredible and thank you for being you. God bless you brother 344

[antilley2]

Absolute Greatness......

[gotcluesdotcom]

Welles Crowther. What an inspiring story! God bless him, his family to have instilled such high courage and human spirit in him! A true American hero.

[butchermachine]

Welles Crowther, a true American. God bless him and his family and friends. I'll never forget this film.

[stevenstrebor]

God bless America

[knightslade2007]

Amazing ! God bless him and familly.

A REAL HERO

[youtimeful]

It is inspiring to hear there are people with such a good heart and singlenss of purpose: to help others.

[freakycreativevision]

BEAUTIFUL!

[blackpinklacey]

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13 What a beautiful way, wonderful, selfless way to end your life. His parents must be so proud. It's people like Welles that teach us altruism and love. <3 This is a true hero!

[shav12]

Honestly why would anyone dislike this? This guy was a true hero who saved lives when he knew he would die for it. It's so sad that the good die young.

[cassjohnston]

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, all those people you all "look up to" did absolutely nothing. Just because they can sing? No. This is a real hero. I hope that one day I can be like Welles. Would you go back to the 104th floor to save others when you were guaranteed to survive? I know I wouldn't have. And to those two people who clicked 'dislike'. You're just jealous of everything this kid was. Rest in peace Welles. <3

[reneejcrews]

I mailed a 3 page letter to Mr. and Mrs. Crowther today. Their son and his story changed a part of me yesterday. After 10 years I can finally let go of the horrible images in my head and focus on the stories of amazing strength bravery and heroism that came from that day. God bless Welles and be with his family. God bless those that have had to survive and live on after this horrible event without their loves ones. God be with us all and help us to love each other.

[sarahshaw150]

my ss class watched this to. we cried for 10 mins

[princeeboy1]

@sarahshaw150 MINES 2 it was so sad even tha tough people where crying

[Colby2870]

My SS class watched this today...I cried.

[GottaKravIt]

My class watched this video this morning and I cried. My teacher wore a red bandana and actually knew Welles.. this story is amazing.

[1andonlystarrulz]

watched it in ss today...almost cried he changed my life!!!

[thedonshow1]

Watched this in Health today.. hard to watch, it was sad.

[ojc321]

That was a really touching video, he really was a great man, sadly there are not enough like him. God bless him.

[the82spartans]

May God bless this man.

[KINGSADA143]

:'( may god bless him and his family <3

[princessmariax33]

May God bless this beautiful family <3 Gave up his life for strangers, he is a true hero!

[TheVarmzz123]

My family puts on the red bandana skate every year. It's a fundraiser for him obvv but he was one of my cousins best friends and my dad coached him in hockey. Even though I don't really know him I feel like I've known him all my life he's been a part of my

Family forever and I'm so happy I can say that

[ayang005]

I cried and sobbed like a baby watching this.

I really felt for this man, and his family that he left behind with no choice. I got goose bumps watching the whole thing, while crying. }';

He's a true hero, and even though I don't know him, he's a hero in my heart.

[ledzepfan0718]

this man is a true american hero

[MeredithChristinee]

I've watched this 5 times today, and I shed a tear every single time. He lived in the town right next to me.

[laxer117con]

i love this guy i knew him and my parents were friends with his parents. he is a true hero and i love him. i am honored to be in this video and that the skate what outstanding. R.I.P buddy you wil always be in my heart and love and wishes to your family

[funbowl12]

This is very very touching. God bless them and I am positive the Welles is going to the best spot in heaven.

[2Mustanglax]

Thank god that he made somebody that did this for people.

[mimergimers]

@MichiganRoosters that made me shread a tear

[Icemanlong]

So proud that my college, University of Central Florida, Honored him at our game yesterday against Boston College. I saw thousands of Red Bandanas at the game and it seemed like every other person in the student section had one.

[TheBaomog]

How is there a dislike!

[joHax0r]

I've seen a lot of videos on 9/11 but none was able to make me tear a little bit like this

[T0phertard]

Praise God for men like this!!!

[patteeofruniture]

This should be showed in every history class in the USA. This young man is a true inspiration and had me asking myself how I would have reacted....

[33shayla]

Truly inspiring hero. I saw this at school and my whole class was crying. He was courageous, selfless, and brave. RIP Wells and all the people who died in 9'11. -3

[Scoav1]

What an amazing man. Truely a selfless act and an inspiration to is all. R.I.P Welles x

[amalexa2]

He is a true hero... God bless his family today on 9/11

[High5PicProductions]

I feel as if I should be wearing a 'Red Bandana'

[outlawedman]

Here I am a grown ass man balling in front of a computer screen.

[JacobBoshoven]

@outlawedman Me too man, me too

[justinbieberMYMAN321]

This makes me realize how you shouldn't take life for granite and you should put others before yourself.

[JaCs247]

My teacher showed us this and I cried :/ this day I so sad.....

[zimmymariokartwii]

This is such a beautiful story!.I cryed when the dad was crying Omg! It's so touching

[cfblair]

He's the real goods. He had focus, presence for other people. He will be remembered.

[rzagza11]

God bless this kid.

[AlphonseLover168]

My US History teacher dropped the lesson plans last Friday and played this documentary. Its so touching.

[olay1196]

saddening ~

[jnorth1000]

This man is the best example of how to behave as a human being. Hes in a far better place, where heros are.

[Kingsman08]

I wanna thank ESPN for airing this story, I was in HS on 9/11 and watching it all happen all on tv touched me,,,, and as a proud American and an Athlete i am not one to cry, but this video brought tears to my eyes... 9/11/01 changed my life... life became a gift, and the lives sacraficed that day become a treasure never forgotten.... thank you so much for the ones who gave their lives that day... You and your famlies will never be forgotten and will forever be in our prayers.

[hannaeyad]

God bless this man and the family that raised him.

[emilytheotaku]

:< We watched this in US History. It was so touching. . . Bless everyone who was victim to 9/11

[studg3223]

For everybody that has seen this and felt this welles's will be reading off names at the 9/11ceremony tomrrow

[CORiverRat]

So many heroes that day... so many forgotten. After watching this, along with Chuck Costello I will always remember Welles Crowther.

[dcoco5692]

Thats really amazein what he did

[glali07]

Incredible bravery. Welles embodies the American spirit.

[TazMan1916]

I have been avoiding all the 9/11 footage, stories, pictures, news, and cackling on tv for years. I just can't stand to hear people talk and throw it in others' faces the way the media does... but this is, by far, one of the most heart felt and meaningful memorials I've ever seen. Thank you Welles Crowther, and all the other men and women who risked their life, for your bravery and courage.

[tatyana541]

i saw this in global studies yesterday i cried

[threehouseman101]

Wow that is amazing i want to carry a red bandana in honor of him

[iBurganteFTW]

Dont dont think i would have it in me to be that brave. but if i ever have to be a hero, ill just ask myself, "What would welles do?". truly inspiring.

[CrazyShooterDood]

"God Bless America." I used to think of these words as blessing a nation. I now believe that it is not "America" the nation that we ask to be blessed, rather "America" the people. Welles Crowther is a true American.

[LeGiToStRiCh1]

I saw This In Life Skills Today, I couldn't Stop Crying.

We Need more People Like Welles In Our Society Today.<3

[pizza41buck]

i watched this today in P.E it welles was a great guy

[Iloveshanedawson72]

I watched thus in language art. It broughht me to tears. RIP Welles, youre amazing.-3

[lulusinhaah]

Watched it too! I cried so bad and my english teacher did too! OMGGG! :'(

[219kenzie]

Saw this in school today. My social studies teacher was crying while watching this.

[mizunobball5]

This is so sad..

[flowervanessa]

The most touching video..

Bless this man and his family.

[butchermachine]

What a beautiful, wonderful man.

[phillipNfelicia]

thank you wellos always remember you



[ItzaDreamm14]

This is my second time watching it and im still crying :"(( What a brave and amazing man he was...

[kadyakyanneg1]

I saw this is my 8th grade class today, and its truly an amazing story. It was the hardest thing i have ever done do stop my self from breaking down in the middle of class watching this. I don't think I've ever tried so hard not to cry in my life! I had to leave the class room i was so touched, so i thought id come back to this site and watch it again and really appreciate it, and i don't care if i cry now, i just let the tears come!! Thank you Welles Crowther, for being such an amazimg person!

[65macykinz]

For the rest of ur life wear a red bandana!!! please please he has done a lot...look how brave he must have been to go back in there to save more ppl!!!

[MsGoldengirl77]

He is truly an amazing human being.

[mkg0070]

i was about to cry wen the father cried :(

[GRANT0916]

I like that my teacher mr kaskovich showed our class now im sure that lots of people think diffrently about 9-11

[scynistesia]

Truly an amazing man. The definition of hero. Thank you Welles.

[JazzyColeBiebs]

Thank You Welles

[MissxBri]

Thank you Welles.

[tjandersonhomes]

I hope that I would have this courage if my life ever demands it. What a true badass and hero. Blessings to his family and friends.

[wilson35]

What a Bad Ass!!!!!!

[dettakane]

So happy for his family and friends to have this -- We had the pleasure to know Welles - and we were blessed and not surprised by his complete selflessness. God Bless you Welles.

[24pacman10]

Watched this is class..brought a tear to my eye!! A man with true courage..

[MrJoeyben21]

one of the best stories ive ever heard...makes you think.. 9/11/01 never forget

[ironhorse101998]

Truly an inspiration...

[Funkygirllover101]

Watched this in class todaay, hes great !

[65macykinz]

@Funkygirllover101 i watched it too i almost started crying! :( so sad

[mmoore1426]

Thank you!

[FkinHologram]

Never forget...

[3crimsonshadows]

Amazing story of a Hero !! So honored to be touched by this story . Thank you !!

[TheNoU41]

i had to watch this in my history class today.... this has never made me think so hard about the brave men and women that did that on 9/11

[Lowkeylie]

For better or worse I'm pretty thick skinned. It's hard for something to get to me. But I'll be honest, the first time I watched this I was fighting back tears.

[AChan9el]

This made me cry. It is an amazing story and all I can say is Thank you; there really are good people everywhere.

[11Krueger]

no wonder he was a hockey player, you gain the most from that sport, no steroids, no drugs, no weapons, just skill and good, well rounded people

[dLaura14487]

It made me cry! What he did was so brave, he saved 12 lives! I don't know what else to say you can't really find words in those situations! I admire him and his courage!

[mixtaperadio]

NEVER FORGET!!!! 9/11/01

[MrTk177]

amazing

[curiousgeorge555]

A true hero.

[Skidmore12356]

Brought me to tears! That just shows you that god moves people to do the right thing in many ways in this case it was with 9-11!

[Daneane71]

So moving it brought me to tears. An amazing tribute to an amazing man.

[stevsadvary]

This is a GREAT tribute! It is sad but would make any parent proud of the work they did raising their child.

[reliablebow]

thank You....