For the first time since Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau died on Thursday night, his widow, Meredith, has spoken out about his passing.
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were riding bicycles in New Jersey when they were struck and killed by an SUV. The driver of the SUV was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol when he passed a vehicle on the right and hit the Gaudreau brothers.
Following Johnny’s tragic death, Meredith Gaudreau posted a heartfelt message about her husband of nearly three years on social media. She included pictures of them throughout their years as a couple, as well as Johnny with their two children.
“Thank you for the best years of my life,” Gaudreau wrote. “Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so much. You were perfect. Some days it felt too good to be true. I love every single thing about you. You are my forever and I can’t wait to be with you again. I love you so much forever and ever.”
Matthew Gaudreau’s wife, Madeline, is pregnant with their first child. A GoFundMe has been set up to support Madeline and their unborn child, Tripp, after Matthew’s sudden passing.
Since their deaths, teams and players from across the NHL have paid tribute to Johnny and Matthew.
“Johnny played the game with great joy which was felt by everyone that saw him on the ice,” the Blue Jackets wrote in a statement. “He brought a genuine love for hockey with him everywhere he played from Boston College to the Calgary Flames to Team USA to the Blue Jackets. He thrilled fans in a way only Johnny Hockey could. The impact he had on our organization and our sport was profound, but pales in comparison to the indelible impression he made on everyone who knew him.”
Meredith Gaudreau, a devoted fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets, recently took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to one of the team’s star players. In her post, Gaudreau expressed her admiration for the player’s skill on the ice and his dedication to the team.
Gaudreau’s tribute highlighted the player’s impressive statistics and contributions to the Blue Jackets’ success this season. She praised his leadership on and off the ice, noting his ability to inspire his teammates and fans alike.
But Gaudreau’s tribute went beyond just praising the player’s athletic abilities. She also spoke about the player’s impact on her personally, sharing how his performances have brought her joy and excitement during difficult times.
In a time when social media can often be filled with negativity and criticism, Gaudreau’s tribute stood out as a shining example of positivity and appreciation. Her post garnered hundreds of likes and comments from fellow fans who shared in her admiration for the player.
Overall, Gaudreau’s heartfelt tribute serves as a reminder of the power of sports to bring people together and inspire admiration and gratitude. It is a testament to the impact that athletes can have on their fans, both on and off the field.
