New York, New York
Kindness Remembered
It is a quirk of human nature that the person who does an act of kindness may forget it, but the recipient does not. And so it was, that upon the loss of their 24-year- old son, Welles Remy Crowther, his parents, Alison and Jefferson Crowther of Upper Nyack, received a note. It referred to only a few moments in their son's life, high school moments at that, but it had stayed with another young man for years.
"Welles was a big player in ice hockey," Ms. Crowther said, "and he was skating with a younger kid and nobody was passing him the puck. Welles comes up to him and says, 'Are you ready to score your first varsity goal?' He gets the puck, and passes it right to this kid and he scores his first goal."
Mr. Crowther was an equities trader with Sandler O'Neill & Partners, on the 104th floor of the south tower. He shared an apartment in Greenwich Village with his friend Chuck Platz, favored Hawaiian shirts for his evenings out. Mr. Crowther's mother speaks of her son's gallantry in escorting her to the opera. Mr. Platz cites a very different example: the night that Mr. Crowther, when a female friend had had too much to drink, put her over his shoulder and carried her up five flights.
A memorial service was held for Mr. Crowther on Saturday, but neither his parents nor his roommate have been able to clean out his room. "The bed is still unmade, the dent from his head is still there on the pillow, his clothes are still on the floor," Mr. Platz says. "Sometimes I hear somebody's key turn and I think, 'Oh, Welles is home.' "
I am an exchange student from Norway currently enrolled as a junior in High School. Till this year I had only heard a little about the tragedy. During class we did a deep dive and I learned so much. We were assigned a person to write about and I got Welles. I was deeply moved by his actions and wanted to pay my respects.
Line Remme
September 29, 2025
I was not alive yet
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September 12, 2025
I read about Welles just today on Facebook. As a mother, I cried for his mother because I am so proud with her and I grieve so much for her. What a wonderful man he became.
Kim Pope
June 25, 2025 | Other
Thank you for your amazing heroism 22 years ago. Your bravery is beyond words, you were such an impressive young man and you saved many lives with your actions that day. You are NEVER forgotten.
Cara
September 11, 2023
My heart is with Welles' family today as I pause to lift a prayer to give them a small assurance that their loved one is not forgotten, and his legacy lives on as the world needs more kindness now more than ever. I ask God to give you a large measure of His grace and love today. Much love from Texas
Del Newberry
May 11, 2022 | Heartland, TX
Welles, your bravery and sacrifice on that terrible day will never be forgotten.
I hope your family find peace and solace they deserve in knowing the incredible, inspiring man that you are.
I know that you are at peace now with your father, god bless both of you.
RIP, the hero in the red bandana ❤
October 31, 2021
I just watched your documentary and I can´t believe I didn´t know who you were before. Your bravery in the face of evil has inspired so many people and made your untimely passing more bearable for your family. I know your dad is with you now to now, I pray that your family has comfort in knowing that. Well done good and faithful servant
Laurie Savino
September 12, 2021
God bless you Welles for your bravery and kindness to those around you on 9/11. 20 people survived because of your servant heart and deeds. May the Lord bless and keep you now and always. Kris Dietzen Kansas City
Kris Dietzen
September 12, 2021 | Olathe, KS | Friend
On the second anniversary of the attacks, I went to a noon time mass at the Franciscan mission in downtown Providence, RI. At the end of the mass we were invited to pick a name of one of the deceased from a table in the foyer to hold them in prayer. I arched out and picked up Welles Remy Crowther. I continue to hold him in prayers and am grateful to be given him to remember the light and hope that shown in the midst of the darkness. As his story has unfolded, I am grateful to know about his...
Christine Atkin
September 11, 2021 | North Kingstown, RI
