December 5, 1971: Sunday Without You
Send us a text It’s Sunday, December 5th, 1971 — one week after Sarah and Dick said goodbye in San Antonio. He’s back in Vietnam, stuck on alert, and she’s eight months pregnant, moving through a cold, quiet December day with friends, errands, and longing. Today’s letters show how deeply they miss each other — and include a small moment that surprised me when I first read it: Sarah asks about the spelling of my first name, explaining that either version would honor Dick’s mother, Mary Alice. ...
It’s Sunday, December 5th, 1971 — one week after Sarah and Dick said goodbye in San Antonio. He’s back in Vietnam, stuck on alert, and she’s eight months pregnant, moving through a cold, quiet December day with friends, errands, and longing. Today’s letters show how deeply they miss each other — and include a small moment that surprised me when I first read it: Sarah asks about the spelling of my first name, explaining that either version would honor Dick’s mother, Mary Alice. I always knew my grandmother died when my dad was ten, and that Evelyn was his stepmother — but I didn’t know my name came from Alice. That connection adds a quiet layer of meaning to this day
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.
Support the show:
https://buymeacoffee.com/theallgoodslove
Visit the official website: https://www.theallgoodslove.com