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The Intrepid Award Dinner |
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January 27, 1980:
Canadian Ambassador to Iran, Kenneth D Taylor, rescued the six Americans who for several months had found refuge with Canadian diplomats in Tehran then were whisked away in a successful undercover mission from the revolution that had engulfed Iran.
Ambassador Kenneth D Taylor & the Canadian Caper ~ 31 years ago
Ambassador Kenneth D Taylor was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on March 6, 1980.
This fall, former Canadian Ambassador to Iran, Kenneth Taylor will be the guest speaker at the Intrepid Awards dinner in Winnipeg, and receive the "Intrepid Award".
The Intrepid Award Citation;
The men and women in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Military Intelligence Branch, our Border and Airport security, Canada's diplomats and Foreign Service, in their mission of national security are considered and acknowledged for their contribution, courage and personal sacrifices made by all members of these services.
Many, because of the secret and confidential aspect of their profession, most often cannot be identified or recognized for their intrepid service. We present the “Intrepid” award to the Honourable Kenneth Taylor, as former Ambassador to Iran and ask that he receive it on behalf of all Canadians who guard our borders, provide security, defend our nation and our allies.
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The Intrepid Society, Inc.
Sir William Samuel Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC (January 23, 1897 – January 31, 1989) was a Canadian soldier, airman, businessperson, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of British intelligence for the entire western hemisphere during World War II. He is best-known by his wartime intelligence codename Intrepid. Many people consider him to be one of the real-life inspirations for James Bond. Ian Fleming himself once wrote, "James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is ... William Stephenson."
The Intrepid Society honours the memory and achievements of Sir William Stephenson , CC MC DFC
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Leo Mol Statue of the Queen |
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Jean Dorge, grounds manager for the province, polishes up Leo Mol’s 1968 statue of the Queen in preparation for her visit to Winnipeg in 2010. The Queen unveiled the relocated statue on the grounds of Government House while in the city. |
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New Sir William Stephenson Bronze |
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New bronze statue of Sir William Stephenson.
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