Leo Sarkisian Studio Dedication Ceremony

BBG Chairman Jeffrey Shell presents Leo Sarkisian with a Resolution the Board passed in 2012 when Sarkisian retired.

Heather Maxwell, who took over for Leo as host of "Music Time in Africa" in 2012, speaks at the studio dedication ceremony.

Cha Arthur Prioleau cầm biểu ngữ trong một cuộc biểu tình tại tòa thị chính ở thành phố North Charleston, bang South Carolina, Mỹ, sau vụ người đàn ông da đen Walter Scott bị bắn chết. Scott bị một sĩ quan cảnh sát North Charleston bắn chết sau khi bị dừng xe vào ngày 3 tháng 4.

Leo Sarkisian greets friends, former colleagues, and well-wishers following the studio dedication ceremony.

Leo Sarkisian alongside VOA producer Amish Srivastava, who created a heartwarming profile of Leo and his legacy.

Negussie Mengesha, Africa Division Program Manager, greets Leo Sarkisian during the studio dedication ceremony.

VOA Eurasia Division Director Elez Biberaj embraces Leo Sarkisian.

Leo and Mary Sarkisian

A cheerful Leo Sarkisian, his wife, Mary, and VOA Director David Ensor (left) enjoy the moment during a celebration that followed the naming of VOA Studio 23 in his honor.

From left to right: VOA Director David Ensor, Leo Sarkisian, Mary Sarkisian, and Heather Maxwell (current host of Music Time in Africa) in front of the new plaque that honors Leo.

David Ensor and Leo Sarkisian

The plaque that now hangs aside VOA's studio 23, one of the main English-to-Africa radio studios.