Johnny Gaudreau's Wife Meredith Speaks Out After NHL Star's Tragic Death at 31

how do you find the words after such a demasta loss Meredith gdo the wife of NHL star Johnny gdo has finally broken her silence following the tragic death of her husband and his brother in a shocking cycling accident what did she say and how is the family coping with this unimaginable grief in a heart-wrenching Instagram post Meredith Gad opened up for the first time since the tragic death of her husband NHL star Johnny Gad who was killed in a cycling accident alongside his young brother Matthew the two brothers aged 31 and 29 respectively were struck by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey just hours before they were set to stand as groomsmen at their sister Katie's wedding Meredith's tribute filled with love and pain paints a picture of a devoted husband and father who was the heart of their family she shared a selection of personal photos showing Johnny with their two young children one-year-old Noah and 6-month-old Johnny Jr awards were simple yet profound reflecting the depth of her loss the absolute best dad in the world so caring and loving the best partner to go through Parenthood with John never missed a single appointment he was the best at putting the baby to sleep and the apple of Noah'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 the Gad story is one of both Joy and tragedy Meredith and Johnny had tied Den not in September 2021 after a whirlwind romance that saw them become parents just a year later their daughter Noah was born in October 2022 followed by their son Johnny in February of this year the future seemed bright for the couple who were deeply in love and fully committed to their growing family but that future was abruptly cut short by a tragedy that no one could have anticipated the gdo brothers were cycling less than three miles from their family home when they were hit by a vehicle driven by 43-year-old Sean M Higgins Higgins a decorated US Army Officer allegedly admitted to police that he had consumed five to six beers before getting behind the wheel the crash occurred as Higgins attempted to overtake another vehicle on a narrow road ultimately veering into the path of the gdo brothers killing them both instantly the timing of the accident only deepened the family's heartbreak Johnny and Matthew were on their way to celebrate their sister Katie's wedding a day that was supposed to be filled with joy and celebration instead it became a day of mourning as the wedding was understandably canceled in the wake of the tragedy adding to the sorrow Matthew's wife meline who is currently pregnant with their first child now faces the future without her husband by her side the Gad family's loss has sent shock waves through the hockey community and Beyond Johnny gdo was a beloved figure in the NHL known not just for his skill on the ice but for his kindness and humility off it as an NHL veteran he had recently completed his second season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Was preparing for what many believed would be another standout year his younger brother Matthew had also pursued a career in professional hockey playing in the ECHL tributes have poured in from across the hockey world with friends teammates and fans expressing their sorrow and support for the gdo family one particularly touching tribute came from Pittsburgh Penguin Star Kevin Hayes who shared a photo of Johnny Gad giving a high five to his nephew Bo the son of Hayes late brother Jimmy Hayes who lost his brother just three years ago wrote simply love you John say hello to Bo's dad for me the tragedy has not only brought the Gad family's grief into the public eye but also highlighted the dangers of drunk driving Shan M Higgins the driver responsible for the crash has been charged with two of vehicular homicide and is currently being held without bail his apparent lack of remorse during his court appearance where he was seen sighing and frustration after being ordered to remain in custody has only added to the outrage and sadness surrounding the case as we remember Johnny GD and his brother Matthew let's keep their families in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time that's a wrap for today's video what are your thoughts on this tragic incident share them in the comments below don't forget to give us a thumbs up and subscribe for more updates this is au news signing off