This week the hockey world was surrounded by tragic news after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed in a tragic accident. The accident was caused by an allegedly impaired and reckless driver named Sean Higgins who was arrested.
Since the tragic incident, there has been an outpouring of love and support for the Gaudreau family. On the flip side, there has been frustration, anger, harassment, and overall hate sent toward Sean Higgins. The problem has become that some fans are not only sending hateful messages but finding the wrong Sean Higgins and harassing innocent people and their families.
The confusion has caused debate all over social media. Some believe they are finding the correct Sean Higgins and his social media. Others are adamant that the Sean Higgins that fans are finding is not the perpetrator.
The confusion is likely causing a lot of trouble for the innocent Sean Higgins and his family. While it is of course disgusting the events that took place leading to the passing of the Gaudreau brothers harassing people and their families on social media is not the solution.
From this point on the legal process will take over and Sean Higgins will have to face the consequences of his actions. In the coming days, the focus should be on supporting the Gaudreau family and honoring the memories of Johnny and Matthew. Spending time focused on Sean Higgins will do no one good at this point.
As the Gaudreau family continues to mourn the losses of Johnny and Matthew we continue to keep them in our thoughts. If you would like to support the Gaudreau's during this difficult time a GoFundMe has been set up that will be linked below that will go to Matthew's wife Madeline and soon-to-be-born son.
As the hockey community continues to heal as a whole the focus should continue to be on Johnny and Matthew and the incredible people and athletes they were. Those who brought so much joy to hockey fans across the world.
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31 AOUT | 311 ANSWERS The wrong Sean Higgins and his family are being harassed on social media Have you been donating to the Gaudreau family GoFundMe? | ||
Yes | 23 | 7.4 % |
No | 288 | 92.6 % |
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