Dolphins Coach Jeff Hafley Honors 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley shared a remembrance of Welles Crowther, a 9/11 hero known for the red bandana, during a news conference ahead of the team's season opener.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 11, 2026 — Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley recently spoke about Welles Crowther, a figure recognized as a 9/11 hero, during a team news conference. The remembrance took place in the lead-up to the Miami Dolphins’ season opener.
Hafley shared his thoughts on Crowther, who became known for wearing a distinctive red bandana. Crowther’s actions on September 11, 2001, have led to his designation as a hero for his efforts during the tragic events of that day.
The summary provided does not include specific details regarding what Coach Hafley stated about Crowther, the particular context for the remembrance during the news conference, or any further information about Crowther’s specific heroic acts beyond his association with the red bandana and his role as a 9/11 hero. Information regarding the specific date of the news conference or the team’s opponent for the season opener was also not provided.
Welles Crowther was a survivor of the 1998 terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center and later worked as an equities trader. He was on the 104th floor of the South Tower on September 11, 2001, when the attacks occurred. Reports indicate he saved at least 19 people by guiding them to safety through smoke-filled stairwells before succumbing to the collapse of the towers. His survival and rescue efforts, often highlighted by the presence of his red bandana he used to help the injured, have made him a symbol of courage and selflessness.
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