July 26, 1971: Together in Soul for Always
Send us a text On July 26, 1971, Dick writes to Sarah during a quiet alert day in Vietnam. With no flying and no action, he decides to test himself — carrying an open pack of cigarettes and a lighter in his pocket all day without lighting a single one. The letter drifts between light updates and deeper reflections: dreams of Sarah and the baby, a card he found at the BX, and their fast-approaching anniversary. “I can’t think of a single unhappy moment in one year that pertains to our marria...
On July 26, 1971, Dick writes to Sarah during a quiet alert day in Vietnam. With no flying and no action, he decides to test himself — carrying an open pack of cigarettes and a lighter in his pocket all day without lighting a single one.
The letter drifts between light updates and deeper reflections: dreams of Sarah and the baby, a card he found at the BX, and their fast-approaching anniversary. “I can’t think of a single unhappy moment in one year that pertains to our marriage,” he writes.
It’s a tender letter, full of small victories and steady love.
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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