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The family of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau has just released a new official statement, a few days after the terrible tragedy that struck them.

This is the second time the Gaudreau family has issued a statement.

This time, they sincerely wanted to thank everyone for the immense support.

The family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau breaks the silence again

Here is an excerpt from their official statement.

«As we begin a new, sad chapter and as we must let John and Matty rest, we are extremely comforted by everyone who visited these growing memorials, by everyone who left messages of love, prayers, kind thoughts, as well as game jerseys, skates, sticks, pucks, flowers, candles, and so many other meaningful and commemorative items.

We are comforted by the places of gathering everywhere. […]»

– The Gaudreau Family

We strongly recommend their very touching full text.

It says a lot about the Gaudreau family that they made sure to publicly thank everyone for their support, despite the unbearable circumstances for them.

What an incredible family.

We are thinking of them and wish them all the comfort in the world during these extremely difficult times.

Rest in peace, John and Matty!