Amerika se změnila 11. září 2001. I když jde o klíčový a důležitý čas v dějinách země, učitelé často bojují s tím, jak toto téma probrat se svými studenty citlivě a přiměřeně věku. Jedním ze způsobů, jak mluvit s dětmi o 11. září, je zaměřit se na všechny ty úžasné lidi, kteří riskovali nebo obětovali své životy, aby zachránili ostatní. Verze The Red Bandanna pro mladé dospělé je krásným skutečným příběhem Wellese Crowthera, obyčejného 24letého muže, jehož jméno a hrdinské činy si budeme pamatovat ještě mnoho let.
Welles was a very caring person his whole life. He was extremely close to his family, and friendly to everyone he met. He was also very protective over his loved ones, especially his younger sisters, Honor and Paige.
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BRAVE
I found the stairs. Follow me. Only help the ones that you can help. And follow me.
One of the most obvious of Welles' traits was his outstanding bravery. He considered it his duty to go back and help anyone he could in the tower, and didn't think twice about it.
Skluzavka: 3
SELF-DISCIPLINED
When Welles set his mind to something, he followed through. A dedicated athlete his whole life, Welles played varsity hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. He became a junior member of his town's fire department at the age of sixteen.