COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE (AP) – World War II veteran Jake Larson, best known on social media as “Papa Jake,” is a 100-year-old American. Enjoyed hugging the many fans he met during his travels. He went to Normandy for the D-Day celebration.
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