Honouring Sir William Stephenson and CIA Heroes

On September 18, 2025, ceremonies in Ottawa and Winnipeg honored Sir William Stephenson (code-name “Intrepid”) and the 140 CIA officers memorialized on the agency’s Wall of Honor. Stephenson, a Winnipeg native, played a pivotal role in WWII intelligence and helped lay the groundwork for the CIA, formally established on September 18, 1947.

Speakers, including leaders from the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project, the Pillar Society, and the Intrepid Society, highlighted both Stephenson’s legacy and the sacrifices of intelligence officers whose work often remains unseen. Each star on the CIA Memorial Wall represents an officer who gave their life in service, underscoring the risks and enduring importance of intelligence work.

The event not only paid tribute to fallen officers but also renewed public awareness of Stephenson’s vision in shaping modern intelligence cooperation.

To read more about the event, visit: https://www.omcpro.ca/honouring-the-legacy-of-sir-william-stephenson-and-the-140-stars-of-the-cia-september-18-2025.