A Mother’s Letter to Vietnam — June 11, 1971: Poolside, Cribbage, and Longing for Her Rescue Pilot
Send us a text In this June 11, 1971 letter, Sarah writes to her husband, Dick — a rescue pilot flying missions in Vietnam — from San Antonio, where she is navigating life, work, and pregnancy while they are apart. She shares a slice of daily life: taking a much-needed day off, trying to beat the Texas heat by the pool, playing cribbage, and passing time at the club. But beneath the surface, her longing for connection is palpable — missing her husband in every familiar moment. Even after ...
In this June 11, 1971 letter, Sarah writes to her husband, Dick — a rescue pilot flying missions in Vietnam — from San Antonio, where she is navigating life, work, and pregnancy while they are apart.
She shares a slice of daily life: taking a much-needed day off, trying to beat the Texas heat by the pool, playing cribbage, and passing time at the club. But beneath the surface, her longing for connection is palpable — missing her husband in every familiar moment.
Even after a long day and a few drinks, she is determined to write — sharing her love, her humor, and the ache of separation.
As I record this episode, I’m on a beach in Miami — the city where my parents raised me — here to honor my mother’s final wish to have her ashes spread at Elliott Key. The only way I’ve been able to keep this project moving on a daily basis is by recording these letters on the go — sometimes in less-than-perfect settings — because I want to honor their timeline and their story exactly as it unfolded.
Thank you for listening and walking this journey with me.
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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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