The tributes painted a portrait of a man whose journey from Treasure Beach to the world stage never diminished his connection to home. “The Caribbean, academic, and legal communities throughout the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area have indeed suffered a profound loss,” Anderson wrote. “Ambassador Ward’s life was distinguished not only by devoted service to Jamaica, but also by his steadfast contributions to the Caribbean and the wider international community. The diaspora community Ward championed so fiercely was well represented among those offering tributes. Irwine Clare, co-founder and managing director of Caribbean Immigrants Services, captured what made Ward irreplaceable.