Season 1
Dearest Lover: April 30, 1971
Send us a text April 30, 1971 — First Day, Last Flight In this letter from April 30, 1971, my father has just arrived at Bien Hoa after a long journey to Vietnam. It’s his first full day on base, and already he’s soaking in t...
April 29, 1971 – Safe in Vietnam, but Missing You Deeply
Send us a text After a long, exhausting journey through Alaska, Japan, and the Philippines, Richard Allgood finally reaches Vietnam. In his first letter home, he shares the surprising comforts of his new base — but beneath ev...
Welcome to the Allgood’s : Vietnam, through the eyes of love
Send us a text In this first episode, I introduce you to the story behind this podcast— a true love story between two young Air Force veterans during the Vietnam war. Through their preserved letters, we’ll walk together throu...
April 28, 1971— Traveling to Vietnam
Send us a text On April 28, 1971, my father, Richard Allgood, began his journey from Texas to Vietnam. He said goodbye to my mother, Sarah, not yet knowing that she was pregnant with me — news that would arrive a month later ...