Jimmy Hayes' widow is remembering the former NHL player for the wonderful dad that he was.
In the clip, Jimmy is seen sitting on one end of an indoor trampoline park platform as his young son runs towards him with excitement, tackling him to the ground. As various lights flash between different colored hues,Phil Collins' song “You’ll Be In My Heart” can be heard playing across loudspeakers in the background.
“A week ago today. Now, a favorite memory,” Kristen wrote alongside thepost. “The music that just happens to be playing gives me chills.”
Kristen Hayes, Jimmy Hayes and their kids Mac and Beau.Lindsay Connors Photography
“Beau has watched this video countless times w/ a smile saying ‘again.’ Today is going to be a tough one. Please give me strength 👼🏼,” she added. “I love you the most. You should be here.”
Jimmy’s official cause of deathremains unconfirmed, even after an autopsy was performed.
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Shortly after her husband’s death, Kristen sharedheartbreaking wordson her Instagram Story, writing, “My angel I love you so much. I miss you. I don’t know how I’m going to do life without you. You should be here. This isn’t fair.”
“His greatest accomplishment without question was being a dad,” Kristen wrote along with the resurfaced tweet. “Can’t wait to show this to Beau one day.”
Kristen’s latest post on social media comes afterfuneral servicesfor Jimmy, a native of Dorchester, were made public.
Jimmy’s wake will be held on Sunday and his funeral will be held on Monday, according to Dorchester Youth Hockey president Jeff Hampton, who told PEOPLE that the local streets will be lined with DYH players for the funeral procession.
Jimmy and his brother Kevin, who plays for the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, both played forDorchester Youth Hockeywhen they were kids, and their family is asking that donations be made to the program in lieu of flowers.
source: people.com
