Athletes around the sports world made gestures to honor and remember Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a tragic boating accident early Sunday morning at the age of 24.
Many athletes and notable people took to social media to express their sadness and their condolences to Fernandez’s family and the families of the two other victims in the crash.
NESN.com’s Rachel Holt took a look at some of the gestures to recognize the tragic death of the All-Star across baseball, which you can see in the video above. Check out tweets from players, fans and pundits alike below.
Please pray for Fernandez's family today..absolutely sickening news. Worst news to wake up to
— Travis Shaw (@travis_shaw21) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez is one of the most genuine guys I've ever played with. He loved life, he loved baseball…..he will be missed dearly.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) September 25, 2016
Today baseball lost one of its brightest young stars, but humankind lost one of its most vibrant members. RIP Jose Fernandez.
— Craig Breslow (@CraigBreslow) September 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/Marc_Normandin/status/780038642899312640
wow very sad new this morning…hands down one of my favorite guys to watch pitch! He brought nothing but intensity and passion #ripjose
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 25, 2016
Can't believe what I just read. It's a sad day in the baseball world. #rip Jose Fernandez
— Matt Barnes (@mattbarnesRHP) September 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/JosephKellyJr/status/780032487410008065
Can't be true. CANNOT be true!
— Hanley Ramirez ⚾️ (@HanleyRamirez) September 25, 2016
My heart is with Jose's and the other victims' families, and my cherished Marlins family. My deepest condolences. This is heartbreaking
— Hanley Ramirez ⚾️ (@HanleyRamirez) September 25, 2016
I dont have the words to describe the pain feel for the loss of my friend Jose. Goodbye, my friend. pic.twitter.com/xvaa5z62RW
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 25, 2016
Look at this kid right here. Its just the goddam worst that hes gone. pic.twitter.com/EienxOW7lo
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) September 25, 2016
We deserved Jose Fernandez much longer than we got him. He was great for baseball. This news really sucks. pic.twitter.com/eN8rhmmAc5
— Ⓜ️ichael Whitlow (@couldbelikemike) September 25, 2016
My heart is broken. #RIPjose
— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) September 25, 2016
#RIPJose you told me " train I want to make you proud " ….trust me you did my young bro pic.twitter.com/cHaV1Vk0cg
— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) September 25, 2016
Still in disbelief abt the Jose Fernandez news. RIP bro & my prayers go 2 the fam.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 25, 2016
Teammate Dee Gordon at #Marlins mound kneeling and crying while in prayer
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/Metropolitanjc7/status/780081233078456320
No. 16, forever in our hearts.
Dee Gordon will never forget his friend, José Fernández. pic.twitter.com/sCFlNhrRMN
— MLB (@MLB) September 25, 2016
Hermano, wherever you are, you know how much I loved you. Sin palabras. My heart is with the families. pic.twitter.com/JGVSRYXlMf
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016
You loved striking me out, and teasing me about it. I'm going to miss you bro💔🙏🏽 #puiglovesyou pic.twitter.com/o3tqohRv5U
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016
I tend to stay off of Twitter on start days but I cannot believe the news about Jose Fernandez. The game and the world just lost a great one
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) September 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Jose Fernandez and the entire @Marlins organization. pic.twitter.com/UUVi9kV7Fj
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/780046000740118528
Saddened by the loss of José Fernandez. Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family.
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) September 25, 2016
Infectious personality. Genuine. Competitor. Jose made this game better. Prayers go out to the families involved and the Marlins org.
— Dansby Swanson (@LieutenantDans7) September 25, 2016
I will miss your love and passion for the game! Your smile was infectious and your personality was one of a kind! Devastated #RIPJose pic.twitter.com/3RfYNVjoY7
— Freddie Freeman (@FreddieFreeman5) September 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/Marlins_Man/status/780060636625702912
This is my favorite photo. I took it after he got a W vs Dodgers. He grabbed chair, watched fireworks. A big leaguer but always kid at heart pic.twitter.com/QwDzQ1sKCx
— Allison Williams (@AllisonW_Sports) September 25, 2016
Thumbnail photo via Anthony Gruppuso and Jeff Griffith/USA TODAY Sports Images
