Category Archives: CIA Memorial Wall

“Silent Stars: The Fallen Heroes of the CIA” — Book Review by ChatGPT

Posted on December 5, 2024 by L

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”John F. KennedySpeech at Amherst College Convocation in honor of poet Robert Frost (October 26, 1963) December 5, 2024 … Continue reading →

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New Book — Silent Stars: The Fallen Heroes of the CIA

Posted on November 25, 2024 by L

“Whoever fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” Beyond Good and Evil Friedrich Nietzsche November 25 2024 — “Silent … Continue reading →

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The CIA Book of Honor — Stars 82 & 83 : Christopher Glenn Mueller and William “Chief” Carlson [KIA October 25 2003]

Posted on October 25, 2024 by L

“The bravery of these two men cannot be overstated. Chris and Chief put the lives of others ahead of their own. That is heroism defined.” George J. Tenet Director of Central Intelligence(May 2004) October 25 2024 — Mueller and Carlson … Continue reading →

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CIA Annual Ceremony — 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Wall (May 17, 2024) [UPDATE — Earliest known photo of the CIA Memorial Wall]

Posted on August 30, 2024 by L

“We never take for granted the safety of our people, and we go to great lengths to prepare for every eventuality. But danger is part of the job, and it has never deterred us from our vital mission…From our very … Continue reading →

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CIA Annual Ceremony — 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Wall (May 17, 2024) [UPDATE — PBS NewsHour : ‘Every star’s a life’: The personal stories behind the stars on the CIA Memorial Wall]

Posted on August 23, 2024 by L

“We never take for granted the safety of our people, and we go to great lengths to prepare for every eventuality. But danger is part of the job, and it has never deterred us from our vital mission…From our very … Continue reading →

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CIA Annual Ceremony — The Mystery of the Higos Four [And a surprising link to Havana Syndrome]

Posted on June 5, 2024 by L

“We never take for granted the safety of our people, and we go to great lengths to prepare for every eventuality. But danger is part of the job, and it has never deterred us from our vital mission…From our very … Continue reading →

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CIA Annual Ceremony — 50th Anniversary of the Memorial Wall (May 17, 2024)

Posted on May 20, 2024 by L

“We never take for granted the safety of our people, and we go to great lengths to prepare for every eventuality. But danger is part of the job, and it has never deterred us from our vital mission…From our very … Continue reading →

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Remembering CIA Barbara A. Robbins (July 26, 1943 – March 30, 1965) — [The Enduring Mystery of the Anonymous 1965 Star]

Posted on March 30, 2024 by L

“To this day, Barbara Robbins is the youngest officer memorialized on our Wall. She was the first American woman to die in Vietnam and the first woman in our Agency’s history to make the ultimate sacrifice.  Nine women since then … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Remembering CIA Jacqueline K. Van Landingham (1962 – March 8 1995) [Why was Gary Durrell not honored with a Star?] UPDATE : NETFLIX “American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders”

Posted on March 8, 2024 by L

“An attack in Karachi, Pakistan, during which another NSA employee Gary C. Durrell was shot in March 1995  is believed to be related to Crypto AG.” MINERVA — A History [Released Feb. 11 2020] March 8 2024 — Jacqueline K. … Continue reading →

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CIA Memorial Wall — The powerful ending of “13 HOURS” [‘Powerful end scene’ is DEAD WRONG]

Posted on February 20, 2024 by L

“Also being twice in that great building, I was drawn to the Memorial Wall both times. On Friday, I realized that the last two stars were Tyrone and Glen. I would like to end the film with a wide shot … Continue reading →

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