06 Apr 2006 John, I remember you every day. How could I forget you, the good times we shared and your sacrifice? It seems like only yesterday that a group of us walked the railroad tracks to and from school. I also recall the 'fun' we all had in the neighborhood doing 'whatever'. Who would have ever thought that The Moving Wall, with your name on it, would one day come to Easthampton and be placed on the soccer field that you played so many games on? (You were good!) I visited The Moving Wall 5 times, each time talking to you and recalling you playing on that soccer field. I smiled and yes, also shed tears. The times you spent playing on that field were some of the best days of your ever-too-short life. You are my hero, John. You were taken from us much too soon, much too soon. With love, Pat July 7, 2006 John, you are not forgotten on what would be your 58th birthday. Pat April 11, 2007 John, I remember. Pat Patricia (Walunas) Mielke 12 Melinda Lane, Easthampton, Ma 01027 racinyank@aol.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall "A" Company, 1/503rd Infantry, lost two men on 11 Apr 1967, SSG Charles Ray of Detroit, Michigan, and PFC John J. Rabideau of Easthampton, Massachusetts. The Virtual Wall has been advised that Easthampton has named a street after John Rabideau, and that a "beautiful memorial" also exists in his memory.

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