This short drama is a tribute to a modern day hero, Welles Remy Crowther. He was born on May 17, 1977 in NYC. Welles joined Empire Hook & Ladder as a junior member and became a full member of the company at age 18. He graduated Boston College in 1999 with a degree in Economics. Welles became an intern with the firm Sandler O'Neill & Partners and became a licensed equities trader after earning his Series 7 license. Survivors of September 11, 2001 reported that Welles was wearing a red bandanna over his nose and directed people down to the 61st floor, then returned to the 78th floor. His body was recovered on March 19, 2002 next to other FDNY and emergency services personnel.