July 2, 1971: From Vietnam With Love — A Tan, a Steak, and a Heart That Misses Home
Send us a text My dad wrote this letter from Vietnam after helping one of his closest friends board a flight home. He says he was happy for him — but admits he was filled with envy. That could’ve been him. That should’ve been him. In this letter, he talks about catching a little sun, eating a decent steak at the club, and winding down with the guys who worked under him. But nothing — not beer, not books, not even a break from the rain — could distract him from the one thing he truly wanted:...
My dad wrote this letter from Vietnam after helping one of his closest friends board a flight home. He says he was happy for him — but admits he was filled with envy. That could’ve been him. That should’ve been him.
In this letter, he talks about catching a little sun, eating a decent steak at the club, and winding down with the guys who worked under him. But nothing — not beer, not books, not even a break from the rain — could distract him from the one thing he truly wanted: to be home, with my mom.
He tells her he’ll spoil her rotten. That he’s a “straight arrow.” That he can’t wait to get her some Wawa after a lovemaking session. He’s funny, honest, and deeply in love.
And even from a rooftop in Vietnam, he was still dreaming about the woman waiting for him in Texas
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