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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County

President Trump posthumously awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther

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President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther on Tuesday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Crowther, an equities trader and volunteer firefighter, died while working to save lives during the attacks.

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Why It Matters

The is formally awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Key Facts

  • President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther.
  • The award presentation occurred on Tuesday ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
  • Welles Crowther worked as an equities trader and served as a volunteer firefighter.
  • Crowther died while working to save lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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