He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake.'
He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday on Friday. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as "Papa Jake." On Friday, the Martinez resident will celebrate a remarkable 102 years of life with loved ones and the nearly 1 million fans who follow him on social media. The endearing centenarian, whose life experiences could take up the pages of a full history book, has not shown signs of slowing down.
" SEE ALSO: California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viralFor his upcoming birthday, his family has called on the public to celebrate this life with him.His granddaughter McKaela Larson, who first introduced the TikTok world to Papa Jake in 2020, has called on fans to carry on a tradition and send her grandfather a birthday card for the occasion.
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