July 4, 1971: Yours. Mine. Always.
Send us a text On July 4, 1971, my dad, Captain Dick Allgood, writes from Vietnam with his heart on full display. His letter isn’t about fireworks or freedom — it’s about the kind of love that endures across oceans, months, and war. He tells my mom, Captain Sarah Allgood, how much he misses her, aches for her, and still remembers the exact week they fell deeply in love. Even in the middle of a war zone, he affirms his loyalty, defends the sacredness of their love, and promises to never touc...
On July 4, 1971, my dad, Captain Dick Allgood, writes from Vietnam with his heart on full display. His letter isn’t about fireworks or freedom — it’s about the kind of love that endures across oceans, months, and war. He tells my mom, Captain Sarah Allgood, how much he misses her, aches for her, and still remembers the exact week they fell deeply in love.
Even in the middle of a war zone, he affirms his loyalty, defends the sacredness of their love, and promises to never touch another woman — not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and wholly.
Their marriage was far from ordinary. It was chosen, every day, even when separated by time zones and silence. And reading these letters now, decades later, I see a love that was tender, defiant, and unshakably true.
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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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