July 27, 1971: My Little Richard Watched Over Me All Night
Send us a text On July 27, 1971, Sarah Allgood writes from San Antonio with a quiet update: she didn’t get on her scheduled flight to Miami. After a rough night and the toll of the Texas heat, she follows Dick’s advice — she rests. All day. In this letter, she shares what it feels like to listen to her body, to sleep in, and to be cared for — not by her husband, but by a five-foot teddy bear she’s named “Little Richard.” The letter is short, sweet, and deeply full of love — the kind of love...
On July 27, 1971, Sarah Allgood writes from San Antonio with a quiet update: she didn’t get on her scheduled flight to Miami. After a rough night and the toll of the Texas heat, she follows Dick’s advice — she rests. All day.
In this letter, she shares what it feels like to listen to her body, to sleep in, and to be cared for — not by her husband, but by a five-foot teddy bear she’s named “Little Richard.” The letter is short, sweet, and deeply full of love — the kind of love that shows up in small choices, soft memories, and the feel of a head on someone’s shoulder, even when they’re not there.
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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