# ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ honored for 9/11 heroism

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- ABC News, 2026-09-09 09:54 UTC
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- Original: https://abcnews.com/video/136296048/

> The family of Welles Crowther, known as “The Man in the Red Bandana,” accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump on Tuesday in recognition of his heroism during 9/11.

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