Katie Gaudreau Reflecting on her difficult year after her brothers, Johnny and MatthewShe was killed by a drunk driver the night before her wedding.
Katie, 26, wrote: “2024 I hate you.” Via Instagram On Tuesday, December 31st. “I went from what should have been the best year of my life to the worst. You taught me that life is cruel and unfair. You made me feel so small and so lost, but you didn't get the best of me because I came out stronger and wiser.
The post included a video slideshow of Katie's year, which included many memories shared by both Johnny and Matthew.
Katie added: “2025 I'm not sure how I feel about you yet because I don't know how we leave 2024 like this.”
It was Johnny (31 years old) and Matthew (29 years old). Hit and kill While biking in Oldmans, New Jersey on August 29, just hours before they were to be groomsmen at Katie's wedding. She has since rescheduled the ceremony for July 2025.
Johnny Goudreau, Katie Goudreau, and Matthew Goudreau
Courtesy of Katie Gaudreau/InstagramIt has been an emotional holiday season for the entire Gaudreau family. Matthew's wife, Madeleine Goudreau, She welcomed the couple's first childHis name is son TripOn Sunday, December 29th.
Katie excitedly reacted to the news with a comment on Madeline's Instagram post announcing Tripp's arrival.
“YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Auntie Katie loves you, mommy, and daddy so much,” she wrote.
mother of johnny and matthew, Janealso She responded to the birth of her grandson Through social media.
“Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop hearts are overflowing with love for you, Tripp Matthew,” Jen shared via Instagram Story on Sunday, December 29, also referring to her husband, Jay. “We are so proud of you and your mom and I know your dad is too! 💙.”
Courtesy of Katie Goudreau/Instagram The Goudreau family leaned on each other during their first holiday season since the tragic deaths of brothers Johnny and Matthew in August. Katie Goodreau, the younger sister of Johnny and Matthew, shared a photo of her parents, Jay and Jane, visiting Johnny's children on Christmas Day. “John is happy (…)
Johnny is also survived by his wife, Meredith GaudreauTheir two children: a daughter NoahNow 2, and a son Johnnynow 10 months. At a memorial service for the brothers in September, Meredith She revealed that she is nine weeks pregnant With the couple's third child.
Days after Johnny and Matthew were killed, Katie recalled hearing the news as she prepared to walk down the aisle.
“That day,” Katie wrote. Via Instagram On the fifth of September. “In the middle of preparing for the best day of my life, the unthinkable happened that would change my life forever. I remember a week ago I was at the hotel sitting with the family texting Devin about how we forgot to swim. I think this was our biggest worry at this moment, that just a split second and a phone call later our lives would change forever.
Katie added: “Remember to tell your people you love them. I would do anything to tell my big brothers I love them again.”
