Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith recalls special moments with him on what would've been their 3rd anniversary

Meredith Gaudreau, wife of the late Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram. The post marked what would have been their third wedding anniversary.

Meredith shared some pictures on Instagram from their wedding and subsequent trips. Johnny was seen in the pictures carrying a smile alongside his wife, Meredith.

"I never post this much but John deserves it. 3 years ago today I became yours forever," Meredith wrote. "One of the best days of my life, including the night we got engaged and the days we brought our babies into the world.

"The day I met you I remember saying to myself, omg I’m going to marry him. And every day after that kept getting better and better. I love you forever John and I am so proud to be your wife."

The tragedy has been unfortunate for the ideal couple.

Johnny and his brother, Matthew, tragically passed away on August 29 in a biking accident. The accident happened in their hometown of Salem County, New Jersey. The brothers were there to be groomsmen at their sister's wedding.

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Meredith Gaudreau calls Johnny Gaudreau "Best dad in the world"

Previously, Meredith Gaudreau shared a message for Johnny Gaudreau a few days after his tragic death. A suspected drunk driver hit the brothers while they were biking. Johnny was 31, and Matthew was 29.

In her message, Meredith expressed her deep love for Johnny. She shared pictures from their life together and wrote:

"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. You were perfect. Some days it felt too good to be true."

Meredith also shared photos of their family life, including vacations and moments at home. Johnny was not only a talented hockey player but also a devoted father and husband. Meredith described him as "the absolute best dad in the world," always caring and loving with their two children, Noa and Johnny Jr.

"The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment," Meredith added.

Meredith’s posts honor Johnny Gaudreau’s legacy as a loving husband and father, capturing the special moments they shared as a family.