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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The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love
May 1, 1971 — Jungle School, R&R Dreams, and a Wuv Note
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On May 1st, 1971, just three nights into his deployment, my father writes from Vietnam with a heart full of longing and a mind already spinning with plans to get back home. He’s not yet in the thick of missions, but the distance is heavy—he’s already tried calling home for two hours, unsuccessfully.
This letter captures the quiet, intimate spaces between duty and emotion. He’s preparing to leave for Jungle Survival School in the Philippines, but what matters most to him is making sure my mother feels loved, comforted, and connected.
He tells her about his new P.O. Box, shares dreams of meeting in Hawaii for R&R, and even reminds her to go out, dance, and enjoy herself—through tears of love and selflessness.
There’s humor in the teasing he gets from fellow airmen, tenderness in the mention of his stuffed “wittle chick-a-dee,” and an aching hope that someday soon, they’ll be together again.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supporters.
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