August 31, 1971: The Last Day of August, Counting Down to Hawaii
Send us a text On August 31, 1971, Sarah and Dick close out the month with two very different but connected letters. From Vietnam, Dick writes about Pie Hill’s leave troubles, reflecting that “love means a hell of a lot more to me than money to others,” while counting down the days until R&R in Hawaii. Back in San Antonio, Sarah shares everyday details — cleaning with friends, lounging at the pool, paying bills — and her certainty that she’s carrying a boy. Together, their letters reveal ...
On August 31, 1971, Sarah and Dick close out the month with two very different but connected letters. From Vietnam, Dick writes about Pie Hill’s leave troubles, reflecting that “love means a hell of a lot more to me than money to others,” while counting down the days until R&R in Hawaii. Back in San Antonio, Sarah shares everyday details — cleaning with friends, lounging at the pool, paying bills — and her certainty that she’s carrying a boy. Together, their letters reveal humor, longing, and the final countdown to their long-awaited reunion
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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