The Disappearance of Virgil ‘Wade’ Tackett

In this episode of "Raven About Sitka," host Kathrynn recounts the mysterious 1986 disappearance of 17-year-old Virgil Wade Tackett, who vanished after taking a small boat out on Sitka Sound. Despite exhaustive searches by authorities and his family, Wade was never found, leaving only rumors and unanswered questions. The episode explores Sitka’s deep connection to the sea, the enduring pain of loss, and how Wade’s story became woven into the town’s collective memory—reminding listeners of the beauty and heartbreak that come with life on Alaska’s edge.