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Joe Thornton’s #19 Retirement Celebration continued Saturday with a day filled of legendary arrivals, nostalgia, laughter and tears.

If you’ve been following the narrative around the type of person Thornton is as told by his teammates and family, you undoubtedly knew what was coming later with the ceremony and speeches.

Who doesn’t love a good origin story?

Oh yeah, and the clouds parted and the sun showed up to welcome the boys in Teal.

If you missed out on seeing the Teal Carpet Alumni Arrivals live at Jumbo Fest, Ted Ramey and Tara Slone had the event covered.

As everyone packed inside the SAP Center, attention turned to the number 19 of Teal.

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A man and family who lived their life by making others around them better.

Some more of Thornton’s most celebrated teammates, offered up their perspectives.

A man, his home and 17,000+ friends every night.

Did you know Mack was a math wizard too?

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12 and #19 together, forever in Teal.

And finally, the moment everyone waited to see.

Nothing but love for Sharks Territory.