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.

Bring on the water works #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/se1FwD8Suk

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

Who doesn’t love a good origin story?

The lore of the Jumbo nickname.#19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/h1HVbMU4Kl

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

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

We're getting the party started at Jumbo Fest!

Join us outside of SAP Center from 11AM-2PM.#19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/q9Rks5JJoW

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

Everyone's repping No. #19. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/WGhg9w9cOH

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

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

Teal Carpet Alumni Arrivals – Jumbo Fest https://t.co/mkefNmpK3E

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

The alumni are here! #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/8hKhp4wJEM

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

“It’s awesome to be back.” @jpav8 is here! #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/Jyrh8yp8Db

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

Joe Thornton has arrived. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/kmCAC6eq7V

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

It's great having all these guys back to celebrate! #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/WhhbYTxQqO

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

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

Tonight, everyone is wearing number 19. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/MEB7wn6Qqb

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

Icon.

For one last time through the Shark Head: Joe Thornton. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/lFgzQOEX2T

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

A Bay Area legend!
Congrats, Joe Thornton @SanJoseSharks x #BayAreaUnite https://t.co/fiTLbIkZXQ

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 23, 2024

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

That's who the Thorntons are. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/qPeMJnSfmL

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

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

"Let's have some fun!"

*proceeds to cry* #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/RQtvv407lw

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

"To see Jumbo's banner next to mine up there…it just makes me happy." – Patrick Marleau. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/mXUaWzYP6j

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

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

️ SAN JOSE, GIVE ME THAT LOVE!#19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/ZG5VLRhELx

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

Did you know Mack was a math wizard too?

Joe thanks Macklin for helping with his kid's math homework. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/xxLQIvffhQ

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

That's all he's going to say. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/tpLWITByAC

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

12 and #19 together, forever in Teal.

"It truly was an honor to be your teammate, friend, and roommate.

I'm absolutely humbled to have my number up there next to yours," – Joe Thornton to Patrick Marleau.#19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/7m64m5dbCH

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 23, 2024

And finally, the moment everyone waited to see.

Forever in the rafters. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/iv5Rs5g1Hu

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 24, 2024

19 is officially, forever Teal. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/MpXaD8iGGf

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 24, 2024

Right where it belongs. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/6iJWn89JM0

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 24, 2024

Nothing but love for Sharks Territory.

Just know that Jumbo loves you. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/vF9h4gQVS7

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 24, 2024