In this vulnerable and heartfelt letter dated May 4, 1971, Sarah Allgood writes from the stillness of 4 a.m., aching with worry and longing for her husband, Richard, who is deep in jungle survival school in Vietnam. With no word from him and no confirmation that her own letters have arrived, Sarah clings to the only connection she has—his photo, her memories, and her words.
Her letter is tender, funny, raw, and deeply human. She speaks to him like he’s still beside her in bed, filling the page with a need for comfort, intimacy, and reassurance. While Richard’s earlier letters described comfort and calm, Sarah’s letter reminds us that back home, silence could be terrifying—and love had to stretch across great distances of time, fear, and uncertainty
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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