Meredith Gaudreau Thanks Late Husband Johnny in Son’s Birthday Tribute

Late hockey star Johnny GaudreauThe woman, Meredith Gaudreaucelebrates the 1st anniversary of their son.

“Happy birthday to our little boy!” We love you so much, baby Johnny! Already so strong and so special, ”wrote Meredith via Instagram Saturday, February 22. “” “I can’t believe you gave me a boy,” is all that John said again and again when Baby Johnny arrived. I couldn’t stop looking at what point John was happy – l ‘One of the best moments of my life.

She added: “Baby Johnny, you’re Mommy’s Rock and Noa’s best friend. Not all the Papa’s achievements compare itself to the pride and the joy he had to be your father. »»

Johnny, who died in August 2024, and Meredith shared his daughter Noa, 2, and his son Johnny, 12 months old. Meredith is also currently pregnant with the couple’s third baby.

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A crowd of fans of Blue Jackets sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Johnny Gaudreau Jr. in a moment touching following the tragic death of his father Johnny last year. The Blue Jackets faced the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday February 22 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, when the fans were informed during a stopping at halfway […]

“I can’t wait to give you a little brother soon!” Everything for you, Bébé Johnny, “continued Meredith in his download of social media.” We love you so much 💙! “”

Meredith closed his note with an emotional message to his deceased spouse, writing: “Thank you, John, for giving me our boy. Thank you for our family. FOVED FIRST YEAR, but today we are celebrating. »»

Meredith took the children to watch a Blue Jackets hockey match in Columbus – The team for which Johnny played before his death – on Saturday. During the match, the crowd Serenade Johnny Jr. with an interpretation of “Happy Birthday”.

“Thank you @Bluejacketsnhl for helping to make Johnny’s 1st anniversary so special,” wrote Meredith via his Instagram stories later on Saturday. “I know that Baby Johnny’s father appreciates him and is proud of the great victory!” (The Blue Jackets beat the Chicago 5-1 Blackhawks.)

Johnny and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreauwere struck and killed by a drunk driver presumed in a bicycle accident last summer. They were 31 and 29 respectively.

In addition to Meredith and their children, Johnny is survived by the parents of the brothers and their two sisters. Matthew is also survived by his wife, Madeline Gaudreauand their young son, tripp.

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With the kind permission of Meredith Gaudreau / Instagram Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith Gaudreau, were married for three years before his premature death. Meredith was Johnny’s fan n ° 1 on the ice while he was playing for the Blue Jackets Columbus. “Last game of the season tonight 🥲. Loves our guy so much 💙❤️, ”she wrote via Instagram […]

Madeline also shared a birthday tribute to her young nephew on Saturday.

“Happy Birthday Johnny, your uncle Matty loves you so much,” wrote Madeline via her Instagram stories. “And Aunt Madeline loves you so much.”

Madeline gave birth to Tripp in December 2024, four months after Meredith revealed her current pregnancy during the brothers’ funeral.

“We are actually a family of five,” said Meredith in his praise in September 2024. “I am in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John radiated and so excited. I was so nervous because it was, once again, a total surprise. But his reaction was just to kiss me immediately and kiss me even if I was driving the car. After the initial excitement sinks, whenever he looked at me, he said, “Are you crazy, do you know that? Three children? “”