"Something I am not taking for granted": Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith grateful for fans sharing "special memories"

Modified Oct 07, 2024 11:16 GMT

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudrea's tragic passing in a road accident in August left the entire hockey community heartbroken in grief. Fans continue to show love to the player on social media and Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith expressed her gratitude for their constant show of love for her late husband.

On Sunday, she reposted a fan's Instagram post about Gaudreau’s sixth career hattrick on her story. In the caption, Meredith wrote:

“Of course John was so much more than hockey but these memories are so special for me to save for our kids. Our lives revolved around his hockey schedule and I miss so much being his biggest fan.”

“Really grateful I have these memories to look back on and grateful for all the fans sharing them. Opening my social media and knowing I’ll see John’s face right away is something I am not taking for granted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she added.

She reposted another story from the same account featuring Johnny Gaudreau in a Flames jacket, smiling while holding an Oreo over a cup of milk.

“My soulmate, clearly. Love you so much my husband,” Meredith Gaudreau wrote in the caption.

Meredith also reposted Andrew Magiapane’s wife Claudia’s Instagram story where she shared a group selfie taken with Johnny Gaudreau in front of LA’s famous SUR restaurant. The caption, originally posted by Claudia, reads:

“@mrjxtaylor @russchwa proof of your biggest fans!!”

Meredith reposted the story with heart and laughing emojis and wrote, “My Love” in the side caption.

Boston College adds Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s initials to Conte Forum

Boston College Hockey honored the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew by adding their initials to the boards at Conte Forum. Both brothers played for the Eagles in the NCAA during their time with Boston College.

Spittin’ Chiclets shared the heartfelt tribute from Boston College Hockey on their Instagram account. They posted a picture of the newly added initials "JG" for Johnny Gaudreau and "MG" for his brother Matthew on the boards at Conte Forum.

“BC has added Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s + Tony Voce’s initials to the boards in Conte ❤️ @bc_mhockey,” they wrote in the caption.

Meredith Gaudreau reacted to the tribute by sharing it on her Instagram story. She included two heart emojis in her repost, and wrote:

"This means a lot.”

The tragic accident involving Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau occurred on Aug. 29 when both brothers were riding their bicycles and were struck by a truck driven by 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins. Higgins admitted to drinking multiple beers before getting behind the wheel, which led to the fatal collision. He now faces serious charges, and his trial is currently underway.