Oct. 5, 2025

October 5, 1971: Sexy Sarah, Steady Dick, and the Power of Love

October 5, 1971: Sexy Sarah, Steady Dick, and the Power of Love

Send us a text On October 5, 1971, Sarah and Dick both write letters that reveal the depth of their love. Sarah, pregnant and glowing in San Antonio, jokes that there should be “200 more Richard Allgoods” — not just in playfulness, but because she knows how rare her husband is and how many women go without that kind of love. She fills her letter with humor, cookies, M&Ms, and longing. Dick, steady in Vietnam, recounts his day, drinks beers with friends, and ends with a reflection that the...

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On October 5, 1971, Sarah and Dick both write letters that reveal the depth of their love. Sarah, pregnant and glowing in San Antonio, jokes that there should be “200 more Richard Allgoods” — not just in playfulness, but because she knows how rare her husband is and how many women go without that kind of love. She fills her letter with humor, cookies, M&Ms, and longing. Dick, steady in Vietnam, recounts his day, drinks beers with friends, and ends with a reflection that their love is stronger than anything else. Together, their words form a heartbeat of devotion.

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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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