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    CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017

    Barry S. Castiglione died in July 1992 while rescuing a fellow employee from drowning. #inmemoriam http://bit.ly/2w6TyPW pic.twitter.com/yAapJgGNfA

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      2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        Barry was born & spent most of his childhood in Massachusetts, until his family relocated to Europe. #inmemoriam

        3 replies 41 retweets 114 likes
      3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        Barry graduated from Notre Dame International School in Rome, Italy in 1973 w honors. He also excelled on varsity track team. #inmemoriam

        9 replies 45 retweets 120 likes
      4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        1977: Barry earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science & Econ, Cum Laude, from @StBonaventure University in NY. #inmemoriam

        2 replies 35 retweets 121 likes
      5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CIA @StBonaventure

        Barry joined the @USMC. After Basic Training he attended Infantry School @MCIWPendletonCA. He specialized in anti-tank assault. #inmemoriam

        5 replies 28 retweets 89 likes
      6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        1982: Barry joined CIA as supply & ordnance officer, specializing in: Weapons instruction Hazmat & demolition Parachute rigging #inmemoriam

        5 replies 32 retweets 91 likes
      7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry served this nation around the globe & thrived on the pressure & scope of his responsibilities no matter where he was. #inmemoriam

        6 replies 37 retweets 140 likes
      8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CIA

        Summer 1992: having just returned a few months earlier from Asia, Barry volunteered for temporary assignment in Central America. #inmemoriam

        8 replies 35 retweets 105 likes
      9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        On July 19, Barry & other CIA employees were @ a beach when one of them was pulled out to sea by a rip current. #inmemoriam

        6 replies 25 retweets 93 likes
      10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry & his colleague saw their coworker was in trouble &, w full knowledge of the risk to themselves, swam out to rescue her. #inmemoriam

        4 replies 34 retweets 113 likes
      11. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry reached the drowning woman first, calmed her & encouraged her to conserve energy by floating & not fighting the current. #inmemoriam

        8 replies 34 retweets 105 likes
      12. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry’s colleague arrived & was able to help the drowning woman back to shore. #inmemoriam

        12 replies 28 retweets 95 likes
      13. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        But, Barry had exhausted his own energy while helping & didn’t have the strength to fight his way through the currents to shore. #inmemoriam

        13 replies 41 retweets 119 likes
      14. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry Castiglione drowned before help could reach him. He left behind a wife, 4½-month-old son, his sister, & his parents. #inmemoriam

        19 replies 50 retweets 153 likes
      15. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry, one of 125 stars on our Memorial Wall, was awarded our Intelligence Star for his selfless, courageous, heroic efforts. #inmemoriam

        28 replies 64 retweets 319 likes
      16. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 17 Aug 2017
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        Barry’s story reminds us of our global mission & the bravery & integrity of all who are called to serve. http://bit.ly/2w6TyPW  #inmemoriampic.twitter.com/x59EyAWfo8

        155 replies 84 retweets 312 likes
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      1. WokeInTheUniverse‏ @HarleyMtnChief 17 Aug 2017
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        Thank you for letting us know about your heroes. Wish you could tell us more about the many others who've given the ultimate sacrifice.

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      1. Wade Wilson‏ @JamesRyanMcLel1 17 Aug 2017
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        Hero

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      1. ITS MAGMA NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.‏ @NetWorkWriter 17 Aug 2017
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        IT FEELS VERY BAD WHEN MY BEAUTIFUL WOMENS ARE SACRIFICED AND MADE RUFF.SEE THE LINK.VERY BAD. https://www.vporn.com/interracial/blacked-blonde-teen-melissa-may-fucks-her-moms-boyfriend/913048/ …

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      1. Zack Faulkner‏ @DiverseZack 17 Aug 2017
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        NOT JUST STARS ON A WALL... PATRIOTS ALL

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      1. Rhonda‏ @RhondaTheCat 17 Aug 2017
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        Thank you for sharing this. Barry was an example of the best of humanity. It gives people hope in the world. A true hero!

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