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Welles / Core
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Core Memorial
Welles Remy Crowther
Former Boston College varsity lacrosse midfielder (#19) and junior firefighter who gave his life saving at least 18 people in the World Trade Center South Tower on September 11, 2001, masked by his signature red bandanna.
Primary Era
Class of 1999
Jersey Number
#19 (Retired/Honored)
Lives Saved
18+ Documented
Legacy Status
Honorary Firefighter
"For Welles!" — Alison Crowther addressing the Boston College locker room following their Friday memorial victory.
Source Grounding: ESPN @espn report on Alison Crowther breaking down BC locker room • 65,975 observed impressions • Boston College Athletics Archives.
Tribute Archive File Generated
The complete historical tribute log and active node state has been compiled and downloaded.
ESPN Reporting Engagement
65,975+
Impressions recorded across athletic community following Friday's emotional locker room tribute.
Red Bandanna Game Tradition
Since 2011
Permanent BC athletic department tradition established in 2014, honoring Welles with signature bandanna pattern kits.
Lives Rescued in South Tower
18+ Survivors
Welles repeatedly climbed back into the smoke-filled 78th floor Skylobby carrying evacuees to safety.
BC Alumni Remembered
22 Eagles
Boston College community members who perished on 9/11 commemorated across campus memorials.