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WATCH: 'Man in the red bandana' honored for 9/11 heroism

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ABC News. (2026, September 9). WATCH: 'Man in the red bandana' honored for 9/11 heroism. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136296048/

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The family of Welles Crowther was honored by President Donald Trump on September 9, 2026, for his heroism on 9/11. The ceremony involved the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to recognize Crowther's actions. No specific details about Crowther's heroism are mentioned in this article beyond it being related to the events of 9/11.

Written by AI on 2026-09-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Welles Crowther's family was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump on September 11 is not mentioned but rather Tuesday. It seems that Tuesday refers to September 9, 2026, although the date of the event being honored would typically be relevant for such an award. The medal was given in recognition of Crowther's heroism during the 9/11 attacks, as he was known as "The Man in the Red Bandana".

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9/11 heroism

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Donald Trump PERSON · 1× The Man in the Red Bandana PERSON · 1× Welles Crowther PERSON · 1×

Narrative

The family of Welles Crowther, commonly known as "The Man in the Red Bandana," accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump Tuesday. September 9, 2026

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2026-09-09 · ABC News (US)

WATCH: 'Man in the red bandana' honored for 9/11 heroism · assertive framing

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'Man in the red bandana' honored for 9/11 heroism asserted

Man → honor → heroism

The family of Welles Crowther, commonly known as "The Man in the Red Bandana," accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump Tuesday. September 9, 2026 asserted

family → know → Trump