Marlins surround Fernandez's hearse ahead of visitation
The Miami Marlins remained unified Wednesday, as the team continued to mourn the loss of teammate Jose Fernandez.
Members of the organization congregated in front of the West Plaza at Marlins Park early in the afternoon and began the procession at 2:16 p.m. in honor of the right-hander's No. 16.
In addition to teammates and other members of the Marlins escorting Fernandez's hearse, fans lined the streets and chanted "Jose, Jose, Jose" as they made their way to a public visitation set up at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Miami.
A number of mourners decorated Marlins Park with gifts and messages in honor of Fernandez throughout the morning hours and wrote personal messages on a wall dedicated to the 24-year-old.
Shrine to Jose Fernandez outside #Marlins Park that's grown considerably since Sunday. pic.twitter.com/5rbiiA1K4i
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) September 28, 2016
Marlins players line up to watch video tribute to Jose Fernandez outside Marlins Park pic.twitter.com/rKPozUrvr9
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) 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 priest that will conduct the ceremony consoling Fernandez's grandmother and mother as they arrive at the church. pic.twitter.com/QwUnvbtk15
— Andre Fernandez (@AndreMHsports) September 28, 2016
Fernandez, along with two of his friends, died early Sunday morning during a boating accident.