Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of Johnny Gaudreau, paid tribute to her husband on social media two days after his tragic death.
Gaudreau made two posts on her Instagram page, one including Johnny Gaudreau, herself and their two children while another one just featured Johnny Gaudreau and their two children.
“Thank you for the best years of my life,” Meredith Gaudreau wrote in her first post. “Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so 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.”
“The absolute best dad in the world,” Gaudreau continued. “So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment. Was the best at putting the baby to sleep and the Apple of Noa’s eye. I love how much she looks like him. We are going to make you proud. We love you so so so much daddy.”
Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed while cycling on a road when a man driving an SUV in the same direction attempted to pass two other vehicles and struck them from behind. They were pronounced dead on the scene.
Police said 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins, was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and charged with two counts of death by auto, along with reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. He was jailed at the Salem County Correctional Facility.
Johnny, often referred to as “Johnny Hockey” by fans, played 11 NHL seasons and was set to enter his third with the Blue Jackets after spending the first nine years of his career with the Calgary Flames.
Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, were natives of New Jersey and were scheduled to be groomsmen at their sister Katie’s wedding on Friday in Philadelphia.
“Last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers … two friends, but truly two amazing humans,” Jim Gaudreau, uncle to both Johnny and Matthew, said in a statement, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
“We want to let everyone know we are receiving your messages and love and support,” Jim continued. “We appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers. We ask for your continued privacy during this very difficult period of grief.”
— with files from the Associated Press
Johnny Gaudreau, the star forward for the Calgary Flames, received a touching tribute from his wife on Instagram recently. Taylor Gaudreau took to the social media platform to express her love and admiration for her husband, sharing a heartfelt message that left fans feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
In the post, Taylor shared a series of photos of Johnny both on and off the ice, showcasing his talent and dedication to the game. She captioned the photos with a touching message, thanking Johnny for his hard work and commitment to his team and his fans.
“Words cannot express how proud I am of this man,” Taylor wrote. “His passion for the game is unmatched, and his dedication to his team is truly inspiring. I am so grateful to have him as my partner in life, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.”
The post quickly garnered attention from fans and fellow players alike, with many commenting on the love and support that Taylor shows for her husband. Johnny himself even chimed in, thanking Taylor for her kind words and expressing his love for her in return.
It’s clear that Johnny Gaudreau is not only a talented athlete, but also a devoted husband with a strong support system behind him. With Taylor by his side, there’s no doubt that he will continue to shine both on and off the ice.
As fans eagerly await the upcoming NHL season, they can take comfort in knowing that Johnny Gaudreau has a loving wife who will always be there to cheer him on and celebrate his successes. Here’s to many more heartfelt tributes and moments of love between this power couple.