Katie Gaudreau's heartfelt tribute: engraving her brothers' memory on her wedding ring
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Katie Gaudreau is making a heartfelt tribute to her late brothers, Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, by adding a special engraving to her wedding ring.
In a touching Instagram post, Katie shared that she's had "J + M" engraved on the back of her ring, a small yet meaningful way to keep her brothers close to her heart. What was meant to be a time of family celebration has turned into a period of profound grief, as the Gaudreau family mourns the devastating loss of their hockey heroes.
The sudden loss of the Gaudreau brothers, who were struck by drunk driver Sean Higgins, sent shockwaves through the entire hockey community.
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In another Instagram post, Katie expressed that she will still feel her brothers' love when her wedding day finally comes.
The fanbases of the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets , where Johnny hockey played and inspired countless fans, have both held candlelight vigils to honor the beloved player and his brother.
These emotional gatherings brought together fans, players, and media to mourn and remember the impact Johnny had on the game.
Johnny Gaudreau ,31, will forever be remembered for his electrifying skill, his ability to inspire smaller players to dream big. Matty, 29, was in the midst of a starting a coaching chapter after a minor league hockey career.
During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts are with the Gaudreau family as they navigate their loss.
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