July 8, 1971: Daddy of Your Babies, Reporting From the War
Send us a text On July 8, 1971, my dad was on alert again — another day of waiting, paperwork, and passing time. But in the middle of it, he sat down to write to my mom. This letter is tender, grounded, and a little raw, filled with his signature blend of blunt honesty and deep love. He tells her she’s his life — his wife, his lover, and the mama of their babies. He imagines what she must look like pregnant, tells her he’ll be the most loving husband in the world, and reminds her again and ...
On July 8, 1971, my dad was on alert again — another day of waiting, paperwork, and passing time. But in the middle of it, he sat down to write to my mom. This letter is tender, grounded, and a little raw, filled with his signature blend of blunt honesty and deep love.
He tells her she’s his life — his wife, his lover, and the mama of their babies. He imagines what she must look like pregnant, tells her he’ll be the most loving husband in the world, and reminds her again and again that he can’t wait to come home.
Even in Vietnam, with nothing certain, he was building a future with her — one letter at a time
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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