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.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love
“Wittle Chickadee” and the Jungle Ahead
In this May 2, 1971 letter, Richard writes from yet another plane — this time en route to a survival school in the Philippine jungle. Though he reassures Sarah that his living quarters at Bien Hoa are comfortable, there’s a gentle ache between the lines. It’s their first weekend apart since he left, and her first letter still hasn’t reached him. He admits he may not be able to write for a few days but promises it’s only temporary. He closes with love, levity, and a hopeful note: he’s trying to reach her by phone using AUTOVON.
It’s clear he’s trying to protect her from worry, even as he faces unknowns in the jungle.
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These letters capture a love story separated by war, but never by heart.
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