Meredith Gaureau shares how she does after the death of Johnny’s husband

Meredith Gaureau says she is doing “right” seven months after her husband’s unimaginable and shocking death Johnny Gaureau – And the hockey community is a big part of the reason why.

“These moments help me,” Meredith told ESPN during the transfer in the Blue Jackets game and Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, March 1. “Everyone makes it particularly special, making it enjoyable. And seeing the whole NHL, everything, a special moment for John is so nice to see. And it’s really nice to be part of it and get our whole family to be part of. “

Meredith went on to say that the impact of her late husband was “surprised” to this day. “It holds me off my care, but I’m like … I get it nonetheless. It was so special. And even I was with some Detroit wives today and they all wore his pin. “

Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaureau were killed by an alleged drunken driver in August 2024 while they were cycling at Oldmans township, New Jersey, just a day before his sister was arranged to get married.

Meredith and her two children helped lead the blue jackets Onto the Ice during Saturday night’s game. Meredith-who was wearing a white blue jacket letter jacket in honor of her husband-also pregnant with the third child of the pair.

Former -players Johnny also offered their own tribute. The team arrived at the game wearing its “Fit Signature” – blue hoodie, black pants, black ugg shoes and a black cap.

“His style was definitely more unique, more relaxed,” the team defender Zach Werenski He said via NHL.com on Saturday. “He wore the same things all the time. I think that is what he did for him in the sense of a particular person, how relaxed he was. Part of that was his style. We had just thought it was a great idea to dress like him. “

Meredith was also in the scheme and helped the team find everything they needed for the big disclosure. Captain of the team Boone Jenner Having told NHL.com “Meredith helped us a lot with pictures” and also managed to get the required sweatshirts from Avalon’s surf shop in Avalon, New Jersey.

“When we see these costumes we think about it and it reminds us,” said Jenner. “It’s very special for us. We wanted to make sure we put the right pieces to honor it in the right way, the whole fit. I think it’s a good tribute the way it is done. It is not hockey equipment, it was just streetwear, it was more of the person and the good memories we have. “