Meredith Gaudreau got a tattoo using her late husband Johnny's ashes

Meredith Gaudreau She found a poignant way to keep her late husband's legacy alive forever.

After the death of Meredith's husband, an NHL star Johnny Gaudreauin August 2024, recently got a tattoo in memory of Johnny using his ashes in the ink.

“A month ago, a client approached me about getting a cremation tattoo,” the tattoo artist said Ty Nicole Clinch subscriber Via Instagram On Wednesday, January 15th. Shortly after, she let me talk about her story, and it's safe to say I was very moved to realize that this was a story I already knew and had cried in the past.

johnny and his brother, Matthew GoudreauHe was Hit and kill By a drunk driver while cycling in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, on August 29, 2024. Johnny was 31 years old, and Matthew was 29 years old.

Clinch continued, “With some factors, this is not something I would do but given the circumstances, I made an exception. Safety was prioritized. A medical professional was consulted and gave the clearance, ensuring this decision was made with care and informed guidance.”

Meredith tattooed Ford's “Forever” on the inside of one of her fingers and the names of her two children – her daughter Noah2, and son Johnny22 months – on her forearm.

“So, with his ashes inked, this tattoo becomes one more way to carry his presence with her alongside their children — thank you for trusting me with something so special and allowing me to play a small role in your healing journey,” Clinch wrote. .

Clinch explained that she waited a month to post about the tattoos because she “wanted Meredith to have some special time with these people while they healed and they healed well without any unusual side effects.”

Meredith expressed her gratitude in the comments section of Clinch's post, writing: “Obsessed with them. Perfectly done by the best, most amazing girl.”

The tattoo artist hinted that there might be more ink in Meredith's future, commenting: “So excited for other ideas.”

At a memorial service for Johnny and Matthew in September 2024, Meredith She revealed that she is nine weeks pregnant With the couple's third child.

“We're actually a family of five,” Meredith said during her eulogy. “I'm nine weeks pregnant with our third child. It was a complete surprise, but again, John was so thrilled and excited.

Meredith added: “I was so nervous because this was a complete surprise again. But his immediate reaction was to kiss me and hug me even though I was driving. After the initial excitement subsided, every time he looked at me he said, ‘You're crazy, you know? That?” Three children?