After the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, Katie Gaudreau had her late brothers, Johnny and Matthew, on her mind.
Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, grew up in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, roughly 35 miles south of Philadelphia, and as a result were both diehard fans of the Eagles. The brothers were killed in August 2024 while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, the night before Katie was scheduled to get married.
“So bitter sweet this win,” Katie wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, February 9, moments after the Eagles’ 40-22 blowout win. “I know the boys would have been so happy. I wish more than anything you guys were here to celebrate but I know you guys made this happen. Love you guys.”
Katie, who has since rescheduled her wedding for July 2025, shared the message alongside an old photo of Johnny wearing an Eagles sweatshirt during an interview.
In addition, Katie shared a collage of FaceTime screen grabs from calls she made to Johnny and Matthew’s friends after the Eagles’ big win.
“Couldn’t celebrate without our people,” Katie captioned the image.
After the Eagles defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on January 26, Johnny and Matthew’s mother, Jane, posted about her late sons.
“I know two incredibly happy fans in heaven,” Jane wrote via her Instagram Story alongside a photo of Johnny and Matthew wearing personalized Philadelphia Eagles jerseys. “GO BIRDS!!!!!! Going to the Super Bowl for the boys!!! One more win.”
Jane also shared an inspirational quote to her Instagram Story after the Eagles earned their Super Bowl berth. “The biggest gift they gave us? Their love,” the quote read. “And thankfully, Love didn’t leave when they did. It stays, woven into the lessons they taught us, the memories we hold.”
Katie Gaudreau, the youngest sister of Johnny and Mathew Gaudreau, is determined to keep the legacy of her late brothers alive. Katie shared a collage of childhood photos of herself, Johnny, Matthew and older sister Kristen via Instagram Stories on Tuesday, September 10. The post was originally shared by Kristen, whose Instagram remains private. Katie […]
In the wake of Johnny and Matthew’s deaths, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remembered the brothers poignantly on social media.
“I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau,” Hurts, 26, wrote via X the day after their deaths. “Johnny was a dedicated hockey player, Birds fan & cherished member of the Eagles faithful. I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Gaudreau family & those impacted by this loss! #FlyJohnnyFly 🙏.”
On the same day as Hurts’ posted his remembrance, the Eagles organization also posted their own message about the brothers.
“The Philadelphia Eagles are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, both cherished members of the Philadelphia & New Jersey community and part of our Eagles family,” the franchise shared via their social media channels. “Our hearts go out to their family, friends, and the entire hockey community during this incredibly difficult time.”
