(KRON) – Friday marked a big birthday today for a local World War II veteran. “Papa Jake” is 102 years old. He’s a viral sensation online, known for sharing stories of positivity.

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 ...

Jake Larson, known globally as "Papa Jake," celebrated his birthday with family and friends at Fuddruckers in Concord. The war hero shows no signs of slowing down. His life experiences could fill ...