August 28, 1971: Love Letters, Family Ties, and Waiting for Hawaii
Send us a text On August 28, 1971, Sarah battles a nasty stomach bug alone in San Antonio while longing for Dick’s care, and Dick hosts a “party” at Bien Hoa that feels more like routine than celebration. In these letters, they both write about their parents — Sarah’s mother calling with excitement over the baby, and Dick sharing that her parents had written to his. Even across distance and war, their love story was held by a wider circle of family who were quietly connected, reminding us how...
On August 28, 1971, Sarah battles a nasty stomach bug alone in San Antonio while longing for Dick’s care, and Dick hosts a “party” at Bien Hoa that feels more like routine than celebration. In these letters, they both write about their parents — Sarah’s mother calling with excitement over the baby, and Dick sharing that her parents had written to his. Even across distance and war, their love story was held by a wider circle of family who were quietly connected, reminding us how rare and precious that kind of bond can be.
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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