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Another NHL widow comes out and supports Meredith Gaudreau
Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau lost their lives on Thursday night while riding their bicycles just outside of Salem, New Jersey.
They were hit by a drunk driver by the name of Sean Higgins. Higgins is now facing 20 years in prison on charges of driving under the influence and death by auto. Meanwhile, an entire family is in mourning. One of the hardest hit by this tragedy is Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of Johnny. They have two children together, and now, Meredith will have to raise the kids on her own.
Johnny Gaudreau was a member of the Calgary Flames, who went through their own tragedy back in 2023. Their assistant general manager Chris Snow passed away of ALS. Kelsie Snow was Chris' wife, and she knows what Meredith is going through. Consequently, she penned a heartfelt message to Meredith Gaudreau today, and you can check that out, below.
Late last night, Meredith Gaudreau took to Instagram with a heartbreaking message. In the post below, she addresses Matthew Gaudreau and asks him to take care of his big brother in the afterlife. If you are someone with a heart, you can't help but get a bit teary-eyed reading this.
"John and Matty. U don't hear one name without the other. Always side by side. Even in large group settings, u can find them hip to hip. John's younger brother- but he looked up to Matty and relied on him for everythinggg. And Matty was always there. Absolute best friends and biggest fans of each other despite polar opposite personalities. Everyone wanted to be around them, including me. I would sit back and watch John genuinely love his time with his brother. Matty, thank you for loving our babies like your own and for being such an amazing uncle and godfather. I can't wait to return the honor when I become Tripp's aunt. I don't think John could live a day without you so I'm comforted knowing you are of course together in heaven. Please continue to take care of John like you always have. I got Madeline and Tripp. We love you very much"
Our heart goes out to the Gaudreau family during this incredibly difficult time. We are hopeful that they will be able to get the support and help they need from both the NHL and their local communities.
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