The family breaks silence on the passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
The tragedy surrounding the deaths of brothers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau has sent shockwaves through the hockey world and beyond since Friday morning.
These were two healthy young men with families and children, and what makes it even more heartbreaking is that they were supposed to attend their younger sister's wedding on Friday.
It's a true nightmare for the family.
Johnny Gaudreau's sister was set to get married on Friday, but what was meant to be the happiest day of her life has likely turned into the worst, as she lost both of her brothers. Unsurprisingly, Katie Gaudreau announced that her wedding would be postponed due to the family's tragic loss. Johnny and Matthew were struck and killed by a drunk driver while they were on a bike ride in the neighborhood where they grew up.
Katie Gaudreau and her fiancé, Devin Joyce, canceled the wedding on Friday. The happy event was supposed to take place at St. Mary's Parish in Gloucester City, New Jersey.
Words cannot fully express the sadness that the family is currently experiencing.
Johnny Gaudreau's family speaks publicly
The media have, for the most part, respected the Gaudreau family's privacy following this unspeakable tragedy that occurred on Friday. The simple act of absorbing such a shocking loss and living with this immense grief often takes days, even months. One never truly recovers, especially for the siblings, children, spouses, and parents. Friends are also deeply affected.
In a gesture of great openness and generosity, the family shared a statement regarding the events. Through the father, Jim Gaudreau, they conveyed a heartfelt message about what the family has been enduring since that fateful night.
Here is the message shared by Jim Gaudreau:
One can't begin to imagine the pain they are all feeling right now, and especially the frustration of seeing a drunk driver take the lives of two wonderful young men.
Source: HABSolumentFanLa famille Gaudreau brise le silence sur le décès des frères Johnny et Matthew
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