Meredith Gaudreau is grateful for the late husband Johnny on the birthday of his son

Late hockey star Johnny Gaudreauthe woman, Meredith Gaudreauis celebrating his The first birthday of the child.

“Happy first birthday to our baby! We love you very much, Baby Johnny! Already so strong and so special, ”Meredith wrote through Instagram On Saturday, February 22. “I can’t believe you gave me a guy,” all said John said again and again when baby Johnny arrived. I couldn’t stop looking at the happy that was John, one of the best times of my life. “”

He added, “The Johnny baby is the Roca de la Mother and Noa’s best friend. All Daddy’s accomplishments are not compared to the pride and joy he had to be your father.”

Johnny, who died in August 2024And Meredith shared Daughter Noa, 2, and son Johnny, 12 months. Currently, Meredith is also pregnant with the third baby’s baby.

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“I can’t wait Give -You a little brother Soon! All for you, baby Johnny, “Meredith continued to load on social media.” We love you very much 💙!

Meredith closed his note with an emotional message to his deceased spouse, writing: “Thank you, John, for having given our boy. Thank you for our family. Crazy first year, but today we celebrate. “”

Meredith took the children to watch a hockey game of the blue Jackets of Columbus, the team Johnny played ahead of his death on Saturday. During the game, the The crowd was serene to Johnny Jr. With a “happy birthday” interpretation.

“Thanks @bluejacketsnhl for helping to make Johnny’s first birthday so special,” Meredith wrote through his Instagram stories later on Saturday. “I know baby Johnny’s father is grateful and proud of the great victory!” (Blue Jackets beat Chicago Blackhawks 5-1.)

Johnny and his younger brother, Matthew GaudreauHe was run over and killed by a suspected drunken driver in a bike accident last summer. They were 31 and 29, respectively.

In addition to Meredith and his children, Johnny is survived by the parents of the brothers and their two sisters. Matthew is also survived by his wife, Madeline Gaudreauand his children’s son, Tripp.

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Madeline also shared a birthday tribute to his young nephew on Saturday.

“Happy birthday Johnny, your uncle Matty loves you a lot,” Madeline wrote through his Instagram stories. “And Aunt Madeline loves you a lot.”

Madeline gave birth to Tripp in December 2024, four months after Meredith revealed his current pregnancy during the brothers funeral.

“We are actually a family of five,” said Meredith In his September 2024 Eulogy. “I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, however, again, John was very excited. It was so nervous because it was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was immediately kissing -and hugging -me even though he was driving the car. After the initial illusion sinks, every time I looked at me, I would say, “You’re new, you know? Three children? ””