The legal community in western Jamaica is in mourning following the sudden deaths of two distinguished members within a span of two days. The Cornwall Bar Association, led by attorney-at-law Michael Hemmings, expressed profound sorrow over the loss of Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence and attorney Denley Saddoo. Judge Lawrence, who passed away on Tuesday evening, was remembered for her dedication and service to the judiciary. Her death is currently under investigation by the Trelawny police as a suspected suicide. Just a day prior, the legal fraternity was struck by the untimely demise of Denley Saddoo, a respected defense attorney primarily practicing in Westmoreland. Hemmings, speaking at the Trelawny Parish Court in Duncans, described the losses as a ‘tragic moment’ for the association. Tributes were paid in both the St. James and Trelawny Parish Courts, with moments of silence observed to honor their contributions. The Cornwall Bar Association has called for support and kind words for the bereaved families during this difficult time.