Derrick Ward and Veteran Journalist Kent Ward Die

Derrick Ward, a respected NBC Washington reporter, passed away at the age of 62 due to complications from cardiac arrest. A DC native, Ward began his career in radio at WPFW, WAMU, and WTOP before transitioning to television with WKBW-TV in Buffalo, eventually returning to Washington in 2006. Known for his coverage of significant events such as the 9/11 Pentagon attack and the DC sniper shootings, Ward's storytelling, humor, and warmth left a lasting impact on the community. His colleagues and family remember him as an inspiring journalist and musician, whose legacy continues through his three children. Meanwhile, Kent Ward, a veteran journalist for the Bangor Daily News and Korean War veteran, also passed away at 93, celebrated for his contributions to journalism in Maine.