in a deeply emotional Moment Meredith godo Widow of the late NHL sty Johnny godo shared the touching news that she is expecting their third child this announcement came during a memorial service held on Monday for Johnny and his brother Matthew both of whom tragically lost their lives in a bike accident involving an alleged drum driver the news was as surprising as it was bittersweet for mer and the gathered family friends and teammates mer revealed she is 9 weeks pregnant a surprise she enjoy discovered just before the accident reflecting on their time together as a family she described the past 6 months with Johnny and their two children daughter Noah almost 2 years old and their seven-month-old son Johnny junor as the best of her life Meredith's words filled with both sorrow and joy painted a picture of a family that had been on the brink of expanding when tragedy struck she explained how Johnny was ecstatic when he found out about the pregnancy his love and excitement clear as he hugged and kissed her upon hearing the news the godo family's heartbreak was compounded by the fact that both Johnny and his younger brother Matthew were struck and killed while riding their bikes in New Jersey they had been in town to serve as groomsman for their sister Katie's wedding which was postponed in the wake of the tragedy tragedy the sudden loss sent shock waves through the NHL Community when Johnny who was just 31 remembered as a beloved figure not only for his skills on the I but for his kindheartedness of it during the memorial Merida emphasized how lucky she felt to have shared her life with Johnny and to have created a family with him even under such tragic circumstances how lucky am I to be the mother of Jon's three babies she said calling her latest pregnancy a blessing despite the unimaginable grief the memorial service was attended by family friends and former teammates with NHL commissioner Gary BMA also present the service was filled with touching tributes not only for Johnny but also for Matthew who was also remembered as an incredible brother uncle and soon to be father Matthew's wife meline is currently pregnant with their first child trip adding another layer of heartbreak to the tragedy Madeline took the opportunity to speak out against drinking and driving urging others to avoid such Reckless Behavior that can destroy families like hers her powerful message came with a plea to reconsider before getting behind the wheel while intoxicated hoping to prevent other families from experiencing the same Devastation the godo family's loss has sparked a wave of support with a GoFundMe campaign launched for Matthew's Widow and their unborn child child as of Monday the fundraiser had raised over $650,000 a testament to the love and support surrounding the godo family in this difficult time the legacy of Johnny and Matthew godo will live on not just in the memories of those who loved them but also in the Next Generation as Meredith and meline carry forward with the strength to raise their children inspired by the love their husbands shared for their families stay subscribed for more videos is