"José! José! José!"
Jose Fernandez' memorial service sounded like one of his 12 home wins this season.
The crowd is chanting "Jose! Jose! Jose!"#FinalFarewell #JDF16 https://t.co/Yfny0HD330
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) 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
At 2:16 p.m. ET Wednesday -- Fernandez wore No. 16 for the Marlins -- a public memorial service began at Marlins Park for the late pitcher. Fernandez, a two-time All-Star in four MLB seasons, died in a boating accident early Sunday morning at 24.
The entire Marlins roster surrounded Fernandez' hearse, all wearing RIP shirts with the "I" being an image of Fernandez on the mound. His family was also present.
The entire @Marlins team surrounds hearse carrying late teammate Jose Fernandez at final visit to Marlins Park https://t.co/ZmcZs6t1S5 pic.twitter.com/aDt2DfEdpJ
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) 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
The memorial service made its way to Little Havana to Coconut Grove to Westchester. Fernandez fans paid their respects along the way.
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
#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
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
A public viewing at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Westchester began at 5 p.m. Wednesday. A private funeral is scheduled for Thursday.
The Marlins host the Mets at 7:10 p.m. The team ends the season with three games at Washington, starting Friday.
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