Meredith gdo the Widow of NHL star Johnny gdo has spoken out for the first time since the devastating accident that took her husband's life on Saturday August 31st Meredith took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to Johnny who tragically passed away alongside his brother Matthew in a biking accident the accident occurred in oldman's Township New Jersey while the brothers were back in their Hometown for their sister Katie's wedding. in her heartfelt post Meredith expressed her profound love in grief writing thank you for the best years of my life despite losing you I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours I love you so so much her words encapsulated the deep bond they shared as she continued 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 accompanying her tribute was a series of touching Family Photos beginning with a picture of Meredith Johnny and their two young children daughter Noah who was nearly two and their 7-month-old son Johnny Jr gathered around a birthday cake celebrating Johnny's 31st birthday other images captured moments from the couple's life together showing the NHL star in candid loving moments with his family from playful selfies to Cherished events.in second Instagram post Meredith paid homage to Johnny as a father describing him as the absolute best dad in the world she shared how dedicated he was as a parent stating the best partner to go through Parenthood with JN never missed a single appointment he was the best at putting the baby to sleep in 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 this tribute was also accompanied by tender photos of Johnny with their children showing him enjoying Precious Moments at home on the beach and even watching with his little ones the tragic accident that claimed the lives of Johnny and Matthew occurred on August 29th according to reports the brothers were cycling along country route 551 North when a driver later identified as Shaun M Higgins allegedly under the influence of alcohol attempted to pass another vehicle and fatally struck the brothers from behind the driver has been charged with two counts of death by Auto and the investigation is ongoing. Meredith's poignant tributes offer a glimpse into the love and joy that Johnny gdo brought to his family and serve as a moving reminder of the Deep Impact he had on those who knew him the hockey Community continues to mourn the loss of a beloved player husband father and brother