July 12, 1971 – Five Letters for One Love
Send us a text On July 12, 1971, Captain Dick Allgood mailed five separate letters from Vietnam—all in one night—just to share a handful of candid helicopter photos with the woman he loved more than life itself. The pictures were a surprise gift from a fellow airman, but instead of keeping them to himself, Dick thought only of Sarah. In these short but sweet notes, we see a man who was thoughtful, intentional, and madly in love. He didn’t just send snapshots—he sent joy, affection, and a pi...
On July 12, 1971, Captain Dick Allgood mailed five separate letters from Vietnam—all in one night—just to share a handful of candid helicopter photos with the woman he loved more than life itself.
The pictures were a surprise gift from a fellow airman, but instead of keeping them to himself, Dick thought only of Sarah. In these short but sweet notes, we see a man who was thoughtful, intentional, and madly in love. He didn’t just send snapshots—he sent joy, affection, and a piece of his world overseas.
This episode compiles three of those five letters—each one brimming with tenderness, mischief, and genuine excitement to make his pregnant wife smile from 8,000 miles away.
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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