The Jose Fernandez jersey that was stolen during vigil in his honor was returned

Alonso High School now has its collection of Fernandez jerseys intact

On Thursday, we brought you news that one of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez's old jerseys had been stolen from Alonso High School during a candlelight vigil held in his honor following his tragic death in a boating accident.

Evidently the thief came to realize how disrespectful and distasteful their act was, because the jersey has since been returned to its proper owner:

More: Last night, a family saw a large envelope leaning up against the ticket booth at Alonso #jersey inside. #goodmove#JoseFernandez

— Melissa-10News (@10NewsMel) September 30, 2016

Jose Fernandez's stolen high school jersey was returned to Alonso High last night. Glad someone did the right thing. #WTSPpic.twitter.com/Yaz82de1Cy

— Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) September 30, 2016

Alonso High School still had another Fernandez jersey in its possession, but that's besides the point. Fernandez's passing will forever remain a tragedy, yet the love and compassion extended toward him, his family, and his teammates had been a comforting reminder that we can still come together in a positive way. Consider acts of kindness like this evidence:

I want Jose Fernandez's daughter Penelope to read what he meant to us. Reply with ur thoughts & name. I'll compile quotes in a book for her.

— Kelly Nash (@KellyNash) September 29, 2016

That's in part why the burglary was so disheartening. Not because it broke the illusion that everyone is a big, happy family (though it did), but because it reminds you why that's an illusion in the first place -- and right now, still so soon after Fernandez's death, that's not what we need.