hey everyone today I have a deeply moving story to share with you it's about love loss and the strength to keep moving forward Meredith Gordo the wife of the late NHL star Johnny Gordo recently shared a Bittersweet announcement at his memorial service just 9 weeks pregnant with their third child Meredith spoke of the immense Joy Johnny felt when he discovered they were expecting again she reminisced about their Short Happy Time as a family of four soon to be five and the blessing of carrying another piece of Johnny in her heart uh the couple already parents to two young children Noah and Johnny junor were over the moon with the news of the new edition Meredith shared that Johnny was beaming and so excited a reaction that truly underscored their deep love and happiness she cherished the memory of his immediate affection recalling how he kissed and hugged her upon hearing the news despite the tragic circumstances Meredith finds solace in the upcoming arrival of their third child she sees the pregnancy as a testament to their love and the family they built together in their three short years of marriage the baby whom she calls a blessing and so special will forever be a reminder of Johnny's unwavering love for his family Johnny godo and his brother Matthew were tragically killed in a car accident the brothers were known for their close Bond and were on their way to serve as groomsmen in their sister's wedding when an alleged drunk driver struck them while they were riding their bikes this devastating loss has left their families and the hockey community in deep mourning the memorial service held at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Media Pennsylvania Saw family friends former teammates and NHL commissioner Gary bman gathered to pay their respects Meredith remembering her husband's Devotion to his brother shared that everything was always John and Matty and that Johnny couldn't imagine life without Matthew Matthew's wife meline also pregnant with their first child shared her grief and the profound loss she is experiencing she spoke of their unborn son trip and the future they had envisioned together Madeline's strength and resilience were evident as she navigated her own grief while honoring her husband's memory this tragedy has sparked a call for increased awareness about the dangers of drunk driving Madeline in a powerful statement at the memorial service urged everyone to make responsible choices emphasizing that drinking and driving is not worth it her plea serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from imp preped driving in the wake of the accident a GoFundMe campaign was established to support meline and her unborn son the outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming with nearly $650,000 raised this financial assistance will help alleviate some of the burdens meline now faces as she prepares to raise her son alone the godo brothers Legacy extends beyond their athletic achievements they were known for their kindness generosity and unwavering love for their families as the community Mourns their loss their memory serves as a reminder of the importance of cherishing loved ones and advocating for responsible choices to prevent future tragedies thanks for watching if you found this story as touching as I did please like share and subscribe for more