Katie Gaudreau Says Late Bros Johnny and Matthew Will Be Dancing

Katie Gaudreau’s wedding was postponed after the terrible deaths of her brothers, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, last month, but she believes they will still be with her when she ultimately ties the knot.

Katie stated via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, September 3, that she and fiancé Devin Joyce are continuously thinking about her late siblings, who were slain one day before the pair was due to get married on Friday, August 30.

“My brothers loved Devin more than he will ever know,” Katie posted on Tuesday, repeating Joyce’s tribute to Johnny and Matthew on social media. “They were so excited for us to get married.”

The bride-to-be said she and Joyce are convinced that Johnny and Matthew’s love will be felt when they reschedule their wedding. “When the day comes, they are going to be dancing and celebrating more than anyone,” Katie continued.

News surfaced on Friday that Johnny, who played hockey for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his younger brother, Matthew, perished after being struck by a car one day earlier. They were 31 and 29, respectively.

Us Weekly revealed that the individual responsible for the collision, Sean M. Higgins, is accused of driving intoxicated. The motorist was given field sobriety tests on the site and failed them all. He was eventually charged with two counts of vehicular murder.

Higgins “attempted to pass the slower-moving sedan and SUV” in front of him on Thursday, August 29, when collided with Johnny and Matthew who were riding bikes, according to the New Jersey State Police. “As a result of the collision, the two pedal cyclists sustained fatal injuries,” the police informed Us.

Johnny and Matthew, who played collegiate hockey and in the minor league, were in New Jersey to act as groomsmen for their sister Katies’ wedding that weekend. The boys are survived by their parents, Guy and Jane Gaudreau, as well as sisters Katie and Kristen.

Johnny leaves behind his wife, Meredith Gaudreau, and his two children, Noa, 23 months, and Johnny Jr., who was born in February. Matthew, for his part, was expecting his first kid with wife Madeline Gaudreau before his demise. Madeline is due in December.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, Katie has not postponed her wedding. However, she has openly lauded her brothers.

“To know these two was to love these two. There are literally no words I have to explain the relationship my family shared,” Katie wrote via Instagram on Monday, September 2. “The entire world knows there would never have been a John without Matty or Matty without John. The very finest big brothers a small girl could have wished for.” You may also read this: Taylor Swift's Mom Andrea Gets Teary at Last London

She added: “This will never be a goodbye post because I will never stop saying your names and honoring you both. I’ll take the finest care of mom, dad, Kristen, Mer, Madeline, and your babies.”

Katie’s fiancé also sung his future brothers-in-law prasies via Instagram, saying, “They say when you find The One, you’re not just marrying them but their family too. I know I never mentioned anything, but I loved you guys so much.”

Joyce talked directly to Johnny and Matthew, explaining, “I’m so lucky to have called you two my brothers for as long as I did. There is not a second that will go by that I will not look at Katie and see both of you.”

He pledged, “I promise to take the absolute best care of your little sister, and I know when the day comes you will be with us on that day.”