Fernandez public memorial services scheduled for Wednesday

MIAMI — A memorial for Jose Fernandez has been scheduled for Wednesday that will start at Marlins Park and move to a local church later in the afternoon for a public viewing.

On Thursday, there will be a private mass for family, Marlins players, coaches and front office personnel to celebrate the life of the 24-year-old Marlins ace, who was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning.

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