An unexpected statement made by the grieving widow of Johnny Gaudreau during a memorial service for the late NFL star caused shock on the Internet. Many were heartbroken after the news she shared.

On Monday, September 9, a memorial service was held for the late hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, who died at the age of 31, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. During her eulogy, the widow of Columbus Blue Jackets player Meredith Gaudreau announced that she was pregnant.

Speaking about how she cherishes the six months that she and her late husband lived in a family of four, Meredith shared: “There is one week that I will always cherish — this will be the most favorite week of my life out of these six months.”

Then she told me: “We are actually a family of five. I’m nine weeks pregnant, I have a third child.” Revealing further details, Meredith said her pregnancy came as a “complete surprise,” and added: “John was beaming and so excited. His reaction was just to immediately kiss me and hug me.”