Johnny GaudreauThe wife of is celebrating their third wedding anniversary with a truly touching message… just days after the NHL star and his brother tragically passed away.
“I never post this much, but John deserves it,” Meredith said on Instagram on Wednesday. “3 years ago today I became yours forever. One of the best days of my life, including the night we got engaged and the days we brought our babies into the world.”
Meredith — who shared photos from the ceremony and honeymoon with a heartwarming note — explained that she knew from the moment she met the Columbus Blue Jackets star that she would end up being his wife… and their relationship has only gotten better as time has gone on.
“The day I met you, I remember saying to myself, Oh my God, I’m going to marry him,” she added.
“I love you forever, John, and I am so proud to be your wife.”
As we previously reported, 31-year-old Johnny and his 29-year-old brother, Matthew, died on August 29th — the night before his sister’s wedding — after being hit by an alleged drunk driver while riding his bicycle.
The shocking deaths of Johnny and Matthew sent shockwaves through the sports world… with notable athletes including LeBron James and Mike Trout sharing their condolences.