[7] As a child, Crowther saw his father getting dressed for church and wrapping a small comb in a blue or red bandana he kept in his right hip pocket.

[5] He subsequently moved to New York City, taking a job as an equities trader[4][6] for Sandler O'Neill and Partners, settling into an office on the 104th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

[4][6] On September 11, 2001, nine minutes after United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower between floors 77 and 85 at 9:03 a.m.,[5][8][9] Crowther called his mother from his office at 9:12 a.m., leaving the message, "Mom, this is Welles.

Crowther made his way to the 78th-floor sky lobby, where he encountered a group of survivors, including a badly burned Ling Young, who worked on the 86th floor in New York's Department of Taxation and Finance.

[4][5] He found another group of survivors, which included AON Corp. employee Judy Wein (who worked on the 103rd floor) in pain from a broken arm, cracked ribs, and a punctured lung.

[4][6] The New York medical examiner's office said his body was found intact, with no signs of burns, and that authorities speculated that he was aiding the rescue effort as a civilian usher when the building collapsed.

Allison then met with the people Welles had saved, including Wein and Young, and they confirmed his identity through photographs.

[11] The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana Run, a 5-kilometer road race, is held every October at Boston College.

Remy, a black lab trained to detect electronic devices used in criminal activities, is one of only 100 "cyber dogs" in the United States.

This tribute not only honors Crowther's heroism but also continues his legacy in helping protect and serve through modern crime-fighting efforts in Rockland County.

Aspire Park in Clinton, Tennessee, is home to a Memorial Statue dedicated to Remi Welles Crowther, a remarkable individual known for his heroism during the 9/11 attacks.

Crowther, a securities trader at the time, risked his life to save others, ultimately losing his own in the World Trade Center collapse.

It stands as a symbol of sacrifice and resilience, offering visitors a moment to reflect on the impact of his actions and the profound importance of compassion in the face of adversity.