Johnny Gaudreau’s two children, Noa and Johnny Jr., honored their late father on Halloween by dressing up as Toy Story characters. Noa went as Jessie, the cowgirl, wearing a cow print dress and a red cowboy hat, while Johnny Jr. dressed up as Buzz Lightyear in a matching onesie. The children spent Halloween trick-or-treating with their cousins in costumes that their father would have wanted for them. This Halloween was a somber one for the family as they continue to mourn Johnny, who was tragically killed in a biking accident in New Jersey along with his brother Matthew. The driver of the vehicle has been charged with vehicular homicide.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were in town to celebrate their sister Katie’s wedding, which was postponed after the tragedy. Johnny was 31 years old and Matthew was 29. Since Johnny’s passing, his wife Meredith has been open about her grief. She recently announced that she is expecting their third child. Prior to Halloween, Meredith wrote an emotional tribute to her late husband on Instagram, expressing her love and pride for him. She shared photos of her children wearing Johnny’s hockey jersey at an event held in his honor by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team Johnny played for.
Meredith’s heartfelt message to Johnny on social media expressed her deep love for him and gratitude for the life they shared together. She mentioned how proud she is of him and how much he means to her and their children. The emotional dedication at the hockey event touched her, and she emphasized how much Johnny meant to her and how his love continues to impact her life even after his passing. Meredith’s openness about her grief and her love for Johnny has resonated with many people who have followed their story and have been inspired by her strength and resilience in the face of such a tragic loss.
Johnny’s legacy lives on through his children, who continue to honor his memory in their everyday lives. Noa and Johnny Jr. dressing up as characters that their father loved is a way for them to keep his spirit alive and remember the happiness he brought to their lives. The family’s Halloween celebration this year was a bittersweet one, marked by the absence of Johnny and Matthew, but filled with love and remembrance for the two brothers who were taken too soon. The Gaudreau family’s story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.
