By Stampeders.com Staff

Well-wishes poured in for running back Jon Cornish, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after an outstanding nine-year career with the Calgary Stampeders. Here is just a small sampling…

If @jonnycornish does officially retire today, I just want to thank him for all that he did for the @calstampeders organization and Calgary.

— Leah (@leahflame) December 2, 2015

If it is true @jonnycornish it is a wise move and I am sure a difficult one. Thank you for all you have done for the @calstampeders & @CFL! — Sunshinesdad (@SunshinesDad) December 2, 2015

on behalf of myself and @calstampeders fans everywhere, thank you @jonnycornish you will be missed

— Cliff Shain (@srlklr) December 2, 2015

Good bye mr @jonnycornish , the @CFL @calstampeders Fans from coast to coast are really going to miss your game. The guys on ‘D’ will not — Rob Nurmi (@RobNurmi) December 2, 2015

If @jonnycornish does retire today he will be sorely missed by the @calstampeders & the fans. Thanks for all the memories! Happy Retirement!

— JonWongYYC (@JonWongYYC) December 2, 2015

Three cheers for @calstampeders, John Hufnagel & @jonnycornish for amazing seasons, Grey Cup wins & dynasty football team. Class acts! — Michael Gretton (@michaelgretton) December 2, 2015

Congrats on an incredible career @jonnycornish ! What a mark you have made on this league! @calstampeders @CFL

— Jeannine (@OttawaJay) December 2, 2015

#ThanksCornish @jonnycornish. Congrats on an awesome career, and for making me proud to wear #9 to every game @calstampeders — Christine V (@ChristineV15) December 2, 2015

@jonnycornish sad to see you hang it up. Thanks for all you did for the @calstampeders and the #CFL #ThanksCornish #HappyRetirement

— Eric Timmins (@ActualBatman51) December 2, 2015

Thanks for all the memories @jonnycornish!!! Will miss seeing you on the field! #ThanksCornish @calstampeders #stamps — Rich Singh (@rsinghphoto) December 2, 2015

It’s too bad for @calstampeders losing a great player, but I’m glad to have seen @jonnycornish play & hope he’s healthy & enjoys retirement

— Paul Andersen (@paulferocious) December 2, 2015

  And here’s what some of his current and former teammates had to say…    

I’m happy for Jon being able to end on his own terms and making decision for his future. Will miss the guy on the field. One of the GOATs #9 — Bo Levi Mitchell (@BoLeviMitchell) December 2, 2015

9 yrs as a teammate and friend. Congrats on the retirement @jonnycornish Greatness on the field, and now in the office.

— Rob Cote (@robcote26) December 2, 2015

Congrats to @jonnycornish on an amazing career. Good luck on the next chapter in your life. pic.twitter.com/kxF1uE2ZjT — Rene Paredes (@RParedes30) December 2, 2015

Congrats to @jonnycornish on a great career. Was a pleasure taking the field with u homie.Take care of urself. #GreatestCanadianBackEver

— Nik Lewis (@nikel18) December 2, 2015

Big congrats on a great career to my man @jonnycornish the few games I did play with ya I greatly enjoyed! #enjoyretirement #GoStampsGo — Derek Dennis (@6BONECRUSHER3) December 2, 2015

Congrats @jonnycornish on a great career. It was a pleasure being part of the 07 class and rookie roommates! All the best! #HappyRetirement

— Justin Phillips (@JPhil44) December 2, 2015

Was amazing being his teammate and watching his rise. Top 5 Canadian to ever play in CFL in my mind. https://t.co/P9a64AUcrC — Rob Maver (@rmaver6) December 2, 2015

Big time s/o to my former teammate and friend @jonnycornish on a great career. One of the best running backs to ever play in the @CFL.

— Sederrik Cunningham (@SDC_13) December 2, 2015