
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love
In 1971, two young Air Force veterans — Richard and Sarah Allgood — found themselves separated by the Vietnam War, yet connected through hundreds of heartfelt letters.
Decades later, after their passing, their daughter discovered a preserved box of their correspondence: a story of love, family, courage, and hope written one letter at a time.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love shares these personal letters, weaving a timeless narrative of war, separation, and enduring devotion. Join us as we honor their legacy and explore how even in the hardest times, love finds a way.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 142 episodes
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love
Latest Episodes
July 16, 1971 – Sleepy Warm and Counting the Days
In this letter from July 16, 1971, Captain Dick Allgood writes from Vietnam with his usual mix of steady affection and quiet urgency. He reassures Sarah that he’s still writing every single day — even if the mail isn’t reaching her — and respon...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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6:02

July 16, 1971 – “Wittle Girl Weekend” and a Bell System Strike
In this tender letter from July 16, 1971, Sarah is feeling raw, restless, and deeply in need of connection. After a day of sunshine and swimming with friends, she comes home to six letters from Vietnam — and a wave of emotion she can’t quite ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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5:47

July 15, 1971: Six I Love You’s and a Future in Miami
This is the second letter Dick Allgood wrote to Sarah on July 15, 1971 — and in it, he tells her “I love you” six times. It’s heartfelt, direct, and full of plans for the future. He’s thinking ahead to their upcoming move to Miami, coordinating...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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3:27

July 15, 1971: Writing Through the Distance, Loving Through the Fog
This letter from July 15, 1971 was written by my dad, Captain Dick Allgood, from Vietnam to my mom, Sarah, back home in San Antonio. It’s soft, steady, and full of love — the kind of love that makes plans, sends letters ahead to new addresses, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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5:18

July 15, 1971: The Club Card, the Gossip, and the Countdown
In this letter from July 15, 1971, my mom is doing what she did best — keeping it all together. She writes to my dad about a busy day filled with errands, phone calls, time with friends, and dinner at the Officer’s Club. There’s some tension in...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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4:26
