Category Archives: CIA Memorial Wall

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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The CIA Memorial Wall — A quick note about the anonymous stars

Posted on February 4, 2024 by L

“Dr. Evans’s death would not be reflected on CIA’s Memorial Wall until May 23, 2023, when during CIA’s annual Memorial Day function, CIA Director Burns made public the names of five previous inductees to the Hall of Honor and introduced … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 27, 2023 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 27 2023 — Mueller and Carlson … Continue reading →

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CIA Honors its Fallen in Annual Memorial Ceremony — May 22 2017 [UPDATE]

Posted on October 22, 2023 by L

“There are now 125 stars on our Memorial Wall, each representing a life that is dear to us, and will be for all time. We remain forever devoted to them, as they were to us. And we will strive to … Continue reading →

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The CIA Book of Honor — Star 121 : Mark S. Rausenberger (November 7, 1967 – May 23, 2016) [UPDATE : CIA Team Alpha’s iconic photo]

Posted on October 19, 2023 by L

“There are now 125 stars on our Memorial Wall, each representing a life that is dear to us, and will be for all time. We remain forever devoted to them, as they were to us. And we will strive to … Continue reading →

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Remembering CIA Rachel A. Dean (April 10 1981 – September 30 2006)

Posted on September 30, 2023 by L

“Rachel was a warm and compassionate young woman, and an officer of unbounded potential. We miss her still and will remember her always. She is our 87th star.” CIA Director General Michael V. Hayden May 21 2007 September 30 2023 … Continue reading →

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10 Years Ago — Remembering CIA Ranya Abdelsayed (April 28 1979 – August 28 2013) [UPDATE : Why did they die?]

Posted on August 28, 2023 by L

“I have no doubt Abdelsayed’s death was linked to the stresses of a dangerous assignment tracking Taliban members and other targets.” Former CIA Director John Brennan (May 2019) August 28 2020 — The daughter of Egyptian immigrants, Ranya Abdelsayed (04/28/1979) … Continue reading →

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Remembering CIA Molly C. H. Hardy (Dec. 15 1946 – Aug. 7 1998)

Posted on August 7, 2023 by L

“For a small cadre of CIA veterans, the death of Osama bin Laden was more than just a national moment of relief and closure. It was also a measure of payback, a settling of a score for a pair of … Continue reading →

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