Sept. 15, 2025

September 16, 1971: From Hawaii to Heartache — Letters Across the Ocean

September 16, 1971: From Hawaii to Heartache — Letters Across the Ocean

Send us a text On September 16, 1971, Dick and Sarah wrote to each other for the first time after their week of R&R in Hawaii. Dick was back in Vietnam, carrying the joy of their reunion and the sadness of parting. Sarah was back in San Antonio, still raw from saying goodbye, exhausted from her long trip home, and leaning on her friends. Together, their letters capture the whiplash of love in wartime — the highest highs and the hardest goodbyes. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam T...

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On September 16, 1971, Dick and Sarah wrote to each other for the first time after their week of R&R in Hawaii. Dick was back in Vietnam, carrying the joy of their reunion and the sadness of parting. Sarah was back in San Antonio, still raw from saying goodbye, exhausted from her long trip home, and leaning on her friends. Together, their letters capture the whiplash of love in wartime — the highest highs and the hardest goodbyes.

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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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