On September 9th, relatives and loved ones bid farewell to the renowned ice hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, who passed away after being hit by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey at the end of August. His brother also died in the accident. Both were from the area and were on their way to their sister’s wedding.
At a commemorative event in his memory, his wife made an emotional and heartbreaking announcement in front of the other relatives that further opens the wound of this death that shocked his family and all NHL fans.
What did Johnny Gaudreau's wife say during the player's funeral?
Last Monday, a few days after the traffic accident that ended the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, their loved ones gathered to hold a joint funeral for the brothers.
At the event, his wife Meredith gave an emotional speech where she shared details of their love story and how they celebrated the arrival of their children, Noa, 17 months old, and John, 6. But she also revealed that she is expecting a third child, who will now have to grow up without Johnny.
“It was a total surprise, but once again, John was radiant and very excited. I was very nervous, once again, a total surprise... How lucky I am to be the mother of John's three babies? That my youngest child is a blessing is very special, despite these difficult circumstances,” expressed Meredith, who hopes to instill in her children the love her father felt for hockey.
The forward of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who passed away on the night of August 29, 2024, was hit by a drunk driver who was trying to overtake another vehicle. At the time of the accident, the athlete was riding a bicycle with his brother Matthew, who also passed away.
"Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more importantly, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Meredith, his children, Noa and Johnny, his parents, his family, and his friends for the sudden loss of Johnny and Matthew," expressed the Gaudreau team at X.