Jose Fernandez Celebrated at Funeral, Public Memorial in Miami

A public memorial service was held Wednesday for former Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez.

The 24-year-old died Sunday morning in a boating accident.

The Sun Sentinel's Craig Davis posted a photo of fans honoring Fernandez at a memorial set up outside Marlins Park:

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reported approximately 150 fans were on hand to pay tribute early in the day:

The Miami Herald's David Smiley reported an automobile procession began at Marlins Park and ended at Ermita de la Caridad (Shrine of Our Lady of Charity), and a public viewing was scheduled at St. Brendan Catholic Church.

The Miami Herald's Andre Fernandez showed the procession arriving at the church in the afternoon:

Upon its arrival, Jose Fernandez's family draped his casket with his 2016 All-Star jersey, as Andre Fernandez shared:

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald posted a photo of Jose Fernandez's teammates surrounding his hearse at Marlins Park:

WSVN's Katrina Bush shared a clip of the players escorting the hearse down its route:

WPTV's Jason Hackett showed fans lining the route outside the stadium:

Fernandez's death sent shock waves throughout baseball. He was one of the brightest talents and best pitchers in MLB. He reached his second All-Star Game earlier in the year and was a strong contender for the National League Cy Young Award.

The Marlins canceled Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves after Fernandez's death was confirmed. In Miami's first game back Monday, second baseman Dee Gordon led off with a solo home run:

It was Gordon's first homer of the season.

"I ain't never hit a ball that far, even in [batting practice]," he said of the moment, per Walter Villa of USA Today. "I told the boys, 'If you all don’t believe in God, you better start.' For that to happen today, we had some help."

Team owner Jeffrey Loria announced Monday that Fernandez's No. 16 jersey will be retired. Jackie Robinson, whose No. 42 jersey is honored leaguewide, is the only other player to have his number retired by the Marlins.

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