The Miami community honors Jose Fernandez in a memorial service
Fans, teammates and members of the Marlins’ front office gathered Wednesday for an emotional public memorial for Jose Fernandez.
Fernandez, the team’s 24-year-old charismatic ace, was killed tragically in a boating accident in Miami early Sunday morning with two other young men. The Marlins honored Fernandez on Monday, when everyone in uniform wore his No. 16, which will be retired. Dee Gordon’s emotional leadoff homer in Monday's win temporarily eased the pain, as did Tuesday’s grand slam by Cardinals’ Aledmys Diaz — a childhood friend of Fernandez’s.
But plenty of pain remains. Which will likely be the case for a long time to come.
A glimpse at the somber scene during Wednesday’s public memorial, which began at Marlins Park:
Marlins, led by owner Jeffrey Loria, make their way out of Marlins Park for Jose Fernandez processional. pic.twitter.com/vkNprQbxpa
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) September 28, 2016
Jose's grandmother wearing a #Marlins jersey. @HeraldSports @MiamiHeraldLive pic.twitter.com/pAZzbbVXoG
— Andre Fernandez (@AndreMHsports) September 28, 2016
The hearse containing body of Jose Fernandez just arrived at Marlins Park. His teammates are lined up on either side. pic.twitter.com/jexOriKyvt
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) September 28, 2016
Marlins coach Don Mattingly after Jose Fernandez funeral procession: "He taught us how to enjoy the game, to love the game." @USATODAYsports pic.twitter.com/Gifdnhp4PJ
— Alan Gomez (@alangomez) September 28, 2016
Fans cheering #JoseFernandez name as the procession moves from @Marlins Park @wsvn pic.twitter.com/miPtQBArxw
— Katrina Bush (@KatrinaBush) September 28, 2016
El cortejo fúnebre le da la vuelta a @Marlins Park para que los fanáticos le rindan homenaje a José Fernández #JDF16 https://t.co/i5PN5HOMEG pic.twitter.com/UqYNO51Zxu
— Univision 23 Miami (@Univision23) September 28, 2016
Marlins flank Jose Fernandez's final ride from the ballpark pic.twitter.com/c7qKMhWaMz
— Dave Hyde (@davehydesports) September 28, 2016
On the big screen outside Marlins Park. https://t.co/QVLcYgSYkA pic.twitter.com/UzkEaPulxg
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) September 28, 2016
Was just sent this: Clouds over Marlins Park as the Jose Fernandez funeral procession makes its way to the park #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/5LInIIc3gq
— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) September 28, 2016
#Mets fans paying their respects to Jose Fernandez in shrine outside #Marlins Park. pic.twitter.com/ErWHFRTR9I
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) September 28, 2016
Circle of life as Miami says farewell to Jose Fernandez. #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/G4TyZJFsQr
— Craig Davis (@CraigDavisRuns) September 28, 2016
Crowd is growing for the #JoseFernandez procession here at Marlins Park. Expected to begin at 2:16 #JDF16 @WPTV pic.twitter.com/c6sprkzpuw
— Jason Hackett (@JHackettWPTV) September 28, 2016
Family pays respects to Jose Fernandez as his body travels to Marlins Park LIVE COVERAGE https://t.co/XJsL7XKmcA pic.twitter.com/KG8JUCqLP8
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) September 28, 2016
José Fernández's family leans into casket after priest blesses body. Violinist plays "Ave María" pic.twitter.com/K7XFQ8yBKv
— Patricia Mazzei (@PatriciaMazzei) September 28, 2016
Private prayer service going on right now for Jose.#FinalFarewell #JDF16 https://t.co/MaiIIB1s0S
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) September 28, 2016
Heartbreaking scene as Jose's family places one of his #Marlins jerseys and his 2016 All-Star Game jersey on the casket. @MiamiHeraldLive pic.twitter.com/dNHyWBq76l
— Andre Fernandez (@AndreMHsports) September 28, 2016
Assisting during procession for #JoseFernandez as @Marlins teammates & fans say goodbye. #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/XbMoEXmcRO
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) September 28, 2016
