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Tragedy struck the baseball world on Sunday, as Marlins ace Jose Fernandez and two other young men were killed in a boating accident in Florida. Fernandez was only 24.

The Marlins canceled Sunday's game, but they did return to work Monday, and will do so while all wearing Fernandez's No. 16. That number will be taken out of circulation following Monday's game. No Marlins player will ever wear it again. No. 16 is the first retired number in franchise history (outside of Jackie Robinson's 42, of course).

Prior to Monday's game with the Mets, the Marlins mourned Fernandez with an on-field ceremony. They mourned him as much as they celebrated his life. Fernandez always had a smile on his face and was one of the most exciting and exuberant players in the game.

Here are some of the sights and sounds from Marlins Park on Monday, including the ceremony for Fernandez.

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Fans wrote notes and left flowers at Marlins Park for Fernandez. USATSI
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Many fans left flowers at the ballpark on Monday. USATSI

Inside the ballpark, the Marlins honored Fernandez by placing his glove and hat on the pitching mound during warmups. Here are some photos of the ballpark before the ceremony.

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The Marlins placed Fernandez's glove and hat on the pitching mound Monday. USATSI
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Dee Gordon honored his friend and teammate with a shirt. USATSI
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Fernandez's No. 16 will never be worn by a Marlins player again. USATSI

The Marlins wore more than Fernandez's No. 16 on Monday. They also wore his nameplate on their uniforms as well. The entire team wore "FERNANDEZ" 16 jerseys. Here are some photos from inside the clubhouse.

The pregame ceremony featured a marching band and a choir. Afterwards, the Mets and Marlins got together in the middle of the field and exchanged hugs. Here's the video of the ceremony as well as some select photos.

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Marlins players broke down and cried on the field. USATSI
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Everyone on the Marlins is wearing Fernandez's jersey. USATSI
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Marlins players had to hug it out during the ceremony. USATSI
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Monday was a very emotional day for the Marlins. USATSI
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The Marlins and Mets hugged after the ceremony was over. USATSI
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The Marlins all got together on the mound to honor Fernandez. USATSI

After the ceremony, Marlins players gathered at the mound and drew a No. 16 for Fernandez.

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The Marlins all drew a No. 16 on the mound to honor Fernandez. USATSI

It was a very touching -- and very emotional -- ceremony Monday night.