Johnny Gaudreaus 1-year-old son serenaded by fans on birthday in heartwarming scene

The infant son of the late Johnny Gaudreau was serenaded by the crowd in Columbus on Saturday with a sweet rendition of “Happy Birthday” as Johnny Jr.celebrated his first birthday.During the Blue Jackets’ dominant 5-1 home win over the Chicago Blackhawks, those in attendance were informed it was Johnny Jr.’s first birthday and were asked to commemorate the special day by singing “Happy Birthday.”The birthday boy appeared on the Jumbotron while surrounded by loved ones, including mom Meredith Gaudreau, who thanked the Blue Jackets in an Instagram Story for making Johnny Jr.’s day “so special.”“I know baby Johnny’s dad appreciates this and the big win,” she posted Saturday.Earlier in the day, Meredith — who is also a mom to daughter Noa, 2, and is expecting her third baby with Gaurdreau — penned a heartfelt message to her son on Instagram, calling him “Mommy’s rock.”“Happy 1st Birthday to our baby boy! We love you so much Baby Johnny! Already so strong and so special.

2/22,” Meredith began.“‘I can’t believe you gave me a boy,’ is all John said over and over again when baby Johnny arrived.I couldn’t stop staring at how happy John was- one of the best moments of my life Baby Johnny you are Mommy’s rock and Noa’s best friend.

All of daddy’s accomplishments don’t compare to the pride and joy he had in being your father.“I can’t wait to give you a little sibling soon! Everything for you Baby Johnny.We love you so much!”Meredith concluded her post by thanking Gaudreau “for giving me our boy” and for their family.“Crazy first year but today we celebrate,” she expressed.The Gaudreau family endured unimaginable tragedy in August when the Blue Jackets forward and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver on the eve of their sister’s wedding.Gaudreau and Matthew were biking in the evening on a rural Salem County road in New Jersey when Sean Higgins allegedl...