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
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 outrun. “Today was one of those ache and cry days,” she writes. “Some days I actually hurt from loneliness and desire to be with you.”
She tries to be strong. But this isn’t an Air Force officer kind of day — it’s a wittle girl weekend, full of longing, tape-recorded messages from Dick, and fears that the ongoing Bell telephone strike might cut off their only chance to talk.
From funny comments about Joe the mailman to the deep, physical ache of missing her husband, this letter is a window into what distance, pregnancy, and love looked like in the middle of a war.
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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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