The Red Bandanna: A Life. A Choice. A Legacy.
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01JMO4TFG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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The difference one life can make AmazonFan I vaguely remember hearing the story of "the guy with the red bandanna" in the aftermath of the events of 9/11 and again when a relative ran in the Red Bandanna 5k at Boston College a few years ago. But beyond the cursory details, I knew very little about Welles Crowther and his heroism w. Heroism on a horrific day Tom Rinaldi tells the story of Welles Crowther, a man who was in the Twin Towers when they were attacked. Because of a lifelong habit of carrying a red bandanna in his back pocket, several people came forward after 9/11 to talk about the hero with the red handkerchief, and how he lead oth. JOANN STITES said An Inspiring Bookhe went up when others went down.. If you enjoy reading human interest stories, I highly recommend this book. Welles Crowther from an early age talked about someday being a hero. In many ways he lived his young life in preparation for the day he would be called upon to act. Little did he know on September 11, "An Inspiring Bookhe went up when others went down." according to JOANN STITES. If you enjoy reading human interest stories, I highly recommend this book. Welles Crowther from an early age talked about someday being a hero. In many ways he lived his young life in preparation for the day he would be called upon to act. Little did he know on September 11, 2001 as he le. 001 as he le
Fresh from college, he took a Wall Street job on the 104th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center, but the dream of becoming a firefighter with the FDNY remained. A standout athlete growing up in Upper Nyack, New York, Welles was also a volunteer at the local fire department along with his father. Tom Rinaldi's The Red Bandanna is about a fearless choice, about a crucible of terror and the indomitable spirit to answer it. Welles kept it with him that day and just about every day to come; it became a fixture and his signature. After leading them down, the young man turned around. The survivors didn't know his name, but despite the smoke and panic, one of them remembered a single detail clearly: The man was wearing a red bandanna. Examining one decision in the graves