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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, coura...
May 15, 2025
May 15, 1971 – “I’m Gonna Be a Daddy”
Send us a text In this unforgettable letter, Dick writes from Vietnam late at night, his heart overflowing with joy after finally learning the news he’s been hoping for—Sarah is pregnant. The call comes while he’s on duty with the Pedro unit, flying HH-43 helicopters for the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. Overwhelmed with love and hope for the future, he imagines Father’s Day cards, their child’s birth, and a life filled with family. He’s miles away from home, but completely present…
May 15, 2025
May 14, 1971 Rescue Missions and Missed Calls
Send us a text Dick writes from Vietnam after a hectic day flying training missions with his Pedro unit—the HH-43 helicopter crews of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. He’s worn out, longing for rest, and desperate to connect with Sarah, having already spent hours trying to reach her by phone. Back home, Sarah is continuing her work as a military nurse, carrying the early secret of her pregnancy—a life-changing moment he has yet to learn. In this letter, Dick reflects on the deep c…
May 13, 2025
“Boobs, Jealousy, and Monopoly Money — May 14, 1971”
Send us a text On May 14, 1971, Dick writes from Vietnam with a letter that is equal parts playful, protective, and tender. He jokes about Sarah’s doctor getting a little too familiar with her “nice boobs,” expresses real concern about her health, and shares his growing emotional fatigue from being apart. Amid R&R planning and confusion over time zones, he reflects on how every day feels like Monday without her. His love is constant, his tone is raw, and this letter reminds us again …
May 13, 2025
Tender Words and a Longing Heart: May 13, 1971
Send us a text In this May 13, 1971 letter, Dick writes from Vietnam with a mixture of relief and longing after receiving a batch of letters from Sarah. He responds to her stories—some we haven’t yet read—which reminds me that a few letters might still be waiting in the stack or possibly lost to time. In typical Dick fashion, his words are unfiltered, affectionate, and sometimes difficult to read as his daughter. But they’re also deeply human. He reflects on missed mail, delayed surprises, .…
May 11, 2025
May 12, 1971: Return to Biên Hòa, Letters in Hand
Send us a text It’s May 12, 1971, and Dick has just returned to Biên Hòa Air Base after completing jungle survival school in the Philippines. This letter marks a moment of transition: he’s no longer in training, but he hasn’t yet flown any Pedro rescue missions. For now, he’s back on base—and finally receiving Sarah’s letters, numbered 10 through 13. He calls himself “the travelest son of a bitch on the earth,” jokes about becoming a “warrior” in his freshly altered jungle fatigues, and off.…
May 11, 2025
May 11, 1971: Pedro Missions & a Mother’s Day Secret
Send us a text It’s May 11, 1971, and Sarah’s letter arrives just after Mother’s Day weekend—a date that feels especially poignant as she quietly suspects she may be pregnant. She hasn’t received confirmation, and Dick still has no idea. None of her recent letters have reached him yet, including the one where she first shared that she missed her period. Still, she can’t help but daydream aloud about baby clothes and what might be coming next. Meanwhile, his return address now confirms he’s .…