The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at a church in suburban Philadelphia while the driver charged with killing them remains in jail awaiting his next court appearance.
The memorial service for the Gaudreau brothers is set to take place at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. John Gaudreau, known as 'Johnny Hockey,' played for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, who will stream the service on their website.
John and Matthew Gaudreau tragically lost their lives last week when they were struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bicycles in New Jersey. The driver, Sean M. Higgins, appeared at a pretrial hearing and is facing charges including death by auto and reckless driving.
The hockey community, including the Blue Jackets team and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, is expected to attend the funeral to pay their respects. The school at St. Mary Magdalen will be closed on Monday to accommodate the large gathering.
Fans and players from various teams held candlelight vigils in Columbus and Calgary to honor the Gaudreau brothers. The brothers' agent, Lewis Gross, expressed his deep connection to them and their family.
Obituaries have directed contributions to the John & Matthew Gaudreau Foundation, reflecting the impact the brothers had on those around them. USA Hockey executive director Pat Kelleher offered thoughts and prayers for the Gaudreau family during a recent event.
The tragic loss of John and Matthew Gaudreau has deeply affected the hockey community, with tributes pouring in from across the country. Their legacy will be remembered and cherished by all who knew them.
