Bill Pierce visits the Stratton School every Sept. 11 to tell the middle schoolers the story of Welles Crowther. Welles Remy Crowther, May 17, 1977 — Sept. 11, 2001, was an American equities trader known for saving at least a dozen lives during the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City, during which he lost his own life?.? The students then went outside to hang a red bandana from the flag in remembrance. Crowther was known as the man in the red bandana and he was a 9/11 hero.

Stratton middle schoolers are preparing to hang a red bandana in honor of Welles Crowther. From left are Pearl Butler and Katie Wuori, Bill Pierce, Paula Stevens and Stratton School Principal Barry O. London.

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