Jonathan Marchessault makes heartbreaking family announcement at Quebec Remparts jersey retirement
The new Nashville Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault made a heartbreaking family announcement at his Quebec Remparts jersey retirement ceremony.
Marchessault had a spectacular junior career in the QMJHL with the Quebec Remparts. The 5'9" forward scored 239 points across 254 games between 2007 and 2011. He truly deserved to have his jersey retired by the organization.
Right before the ceremony, Marchessault revealed in an interview that his mother, Lesly Marchessault, had passed away 24 hours prior to the ceremony.
Here's a translated version of what he said in French:
"It's difficult. I learned that I lost my mother yesterday morning. It's been 24 hours, so it's very difficult not only for me but for my entire family.
Anyone who knew my mother knows that a moment like the one today would have been one of the best moments of her entire life.
That's what is so sad. She would have really loved to see it, to see her name raised to the top of the Videotron Centre . She was so good to me, she was incredible. It's horrible. It's part of life. She would have wanted us to be here as a family, so that's why we went through with it."
Anyone who knew my mother knows that a moment like the one today would have been one of the best moments of her entire life.
That's what is so sad. She would have really loved to see it, to see her name raised to the top of the Videotron Centre . She was so good to me, she was incredible. It's horrible. It's part of life. She would have wanted us to be here as a family, so that's why we went through with it."
Here's what he said during the ceremony:
"Lesly, you left us this week. Mom, you were my first fan. I could always count on your support.
She attended all my games with the Remparts. I know you're with us tonight to celebrate this milestone. Thank you, I love you."
*translated from French
She attended all my games with the Remparts. I know you're with us tonight to celebrate this milestone. Thank you, I love you."
*translated from French
Losing a parent is one of the toughest experiences in life, and we can only admire Marchessault and his family for going through the ceremony.
This puts a dark twist on his first year with theNashville Predators, only weeks before the start of the season.
We send our thoughts to him and his family.
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