Memorial Day episode shares veterans’ stories of service and sacrifice

• Asia Tabb
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  Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
  
  She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
  
  Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
  
  Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
  
  Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
  
  Asia is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to say hi if you see her out and about.

FILE - A member of the Army visits Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 27, 2024, on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

aired; May 25, 2026

Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. 

This special Memorial Day edition of The Spark featured excerpts from WITF’s podcast Cloth of the Nation, highlighting personal stories from veterans as a way to reflect on service, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.

Listeners heard conversations with Army veteran Joe Yurick, Navy veteran Lisa Carrie, James Ulinksi, and Charles Lafferty, each sharing deeply personal experiences connected to military service, life after war, and the lasting impact those experiences can have on veterans and their families.

Through these stories, the program honored the meaning of Memorial Day while exploring themes of resilience, loss, healing, and remembrance.