The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love

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March 15, 1972.

Five days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

This is the final letter.

After nearly a year of writing—through distance, time, and everything in between—this is the last one.

The next time they connect, it won’t be through the mail.

It will be in person

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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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March 14, 1972.

Six days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

This is it.

The final letters.

Dick writes from Vietnam on his last day of alert, beginning the final steps home. Sarah writes from home, knowing these are the last words they will send across the distance between them.

The next time they speak—

it won’t be through letters

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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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March 13, 1972.

Seven days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

Now it’s measured in days.

Dick writes from Vietnam after a long, emotional stretch—finishing his final alert and preparing to leave. Sarah writes from home, feeling the closeness of it all, watching their baby grow, and counting down in her own way.

One more week.

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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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Eight days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

Now it’s not just close—it’s immediate.

Sarah writes from home, feeling the shift in her body and her mind as the days narrow down. The waiting is almost over. The distance is almost gone.

They are about to be together again.

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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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March 11, 1972.

Nine days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

The days are still heavy—but they’re moving.

Sarah writes from home, pushing through exhaustion, physical recovery, and doing everything on her own. Dick writes from Vietnam, finishing his final days on alert and preparing to leave.

They are almost there

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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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March 9, 1972.

Eleven days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

Now the days start to feel different.

Faster.

Shorter.

Closer together.

Dick writes from Vietnam after coming off alert, trying to pass the time while the final days move forward. At home, Sarah is waiting—measuring the distance in phone calls, letters, and everything that still has to happen before he walks through the door.

They are almost there

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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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March 8, 1972.

Twelve days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

Now it’s no longer measured in weeks.

It’s days. Alerts. Flights. Plans.

Sarah writes from home—preparing her body, her home, and their life for his return. Dick writes from Vietnam, counting down his final alerts and imagining the moment he walks through the door.

They are almost there

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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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March 7, 1972.

Thirteen days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

The countdown sharpens.

Sarah writes from home, marking time in shorter increments now—phone calls, days, and the moment he will finally be on his way home. Dick writes from Vietnam about the final stretch, the last alerts, and the life waiting for him on the other side of it.

They are close enough now to picture it.

And still just far enough away to feel it.

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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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March 6, 1972.

Fourteen days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

At home, Sarah holds her newborn daughter close—watching her sleep, noticing every detail, and feeling how quickly attachment takes hold.

Across the world, Dick looks at photographs of the life waiting for him, counting down the final steps that will bring him home.

They are still apart.

But the connection between them—and the life they’ve created—is already fully formed.

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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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March 5, 1972.

Fifteen days until Dick leaves Vietnam.

Another weekend passes—one of the last they will spend apart.

Dick writes from Vietnam about the final stretch, the life he’s ready to leave behind, and the family waiting for him at home. Sarah writes from home about loneliness, desire, and the anticipation of finally being together again.

They are still separated.

But now they are counting the last weekends.

Support the show

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.

Support the show:

https://buymeacoffee.com/theallgoodslove

Visit the official website: https://www.theallgoodslove.com