Wichita Warbirds Remember Lacrosse Hero, Welles Crowther

Sep 11

1 min read

We Before Me. Always. Recently, the Wichita Warbirds honored the lives lost and the heroes who stepped forward on September 11, 2001.

One of those heroes was Welles Crowther, a Boston College lacrosse player remembered as “The Man in the Red Bandana.” Welles put others before himself, helping save lives that day and leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire the #lacrosse community.

Welles’ story and the way he lived align so closely with the values we work to build into our #Warbird culture. That’s what makes Welles such a powerful role model for our athletes. We want our Warbirds to understand that being a great lacrosse player is only part of what it means to be a great teammate and a great person. We want them to treat others with respect, lead with character, and understand that who they become matters far more than what they accomplish on the field.

That’s why we recognize athletes with our “We Before Me” Award — honoring those who put their teammates and others before themselves, both on and off the field. This is the only award we pass out every practice and is teammate-chosen. Because above skills, wins, and losses, we care about building great kids, great teammates, and great people who carry those values far beyond the lacrosse field.

We encourage you to watch this short video of Welles's impactful story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWwInGjYu_g. We will always remember. We will never forget.