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In this letter from June 28, 1971, my dad writes from Vietnam with tenderness, humor, and longing. He tells my mom how much he loves her — but also, how much he likes her.

That mattered to both of them. My parents used to tell me that love alone isn’t enough to make a relationship last. You have to like each other — genuinely. You have to enjoy who the other person is, day after day.

This letter is full of raw emotion, sexual tension, and deep connection — but what lingers most is the reminder that the strongest relationships are built on more than love. They’re built on friendship, respect, and liking each other at the core.

💌 Read aloud by their daughter, Alisa Cecilia Allgood

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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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