Richard Welch was known for his love of Greece & world travel & had a reputation for being an excellent Greek linguist.
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Dick grew up in Providence, RI. He studied Greek History & Lit
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1951: Dick joined CIA & was sent to Europe where he worked on his language & ops skills, & knowledge of European politics.
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Expanding his portfolio, Dick took assignments in several South American countries, including a stint as a Chief of Station.
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Spring 1975, Dick was asked to lead our Station in Greece. He agreed immediately for him going to Greece was like going home.
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Dick approached his job w enthusiasm & caution, but his identity was revealed in foreign pubs, endangering him & his family.
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On the night of December 23, 1975, Dick & his family attended a Christmas party at the American Ambassador’s residence.
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Returning home, Dick exited the car to open the gate. A man appeared, called to him & shot him. The wound was fatal.
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2003: those responsible for Dick’s death—members of the “Revolutionary Organization 17 November”—were caught.
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Convicted for murdering other diplomats, they escaped prosecution for Dick’s murder due to a 20-year statute of limitations.
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At the time Dick was highest-ranking CIA officer killed & was 1st Chief of Station to be murdered in a political assassination.
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Dick was 46 years old when he died. He was survived by his wife & his three children: a daughter and two sons.
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Dick was awarded Distinguished Intelligence Cross & was buried
@ArlingtonNatl.#inmemoriam http://1.usa.gov/1RELc6r pic.twitter.com/SmYkwQoa7P
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@CIA didn't know he was buried at Arlington.#inmemoriam#RIP#IngloriousAmateursThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@CIA Ph. Agee in an exclusive interview from Havana, aired on Greek Media at 2003, denied the accusations for been responsible for uncover.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@CIA What a tragedy. And who ever was responsible for publicly outing him. I hope was dealt with in the proper manner deservedThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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