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Contra Costa County honors World War II veterans, highlights ‘Papa Jake’ Larson’s life and legacy
Summary
Contra Costa County held a Veterans Day ceremony honoring World War II veterans, featuring a tribute to Jake “Papa Jake” Larson — a D‑Day veteran who later became a social‑media figure and Emmy recipient — and performances by the Swinging Blue Stars.
Contra Costa County hosted a Veterans Day ceremony that honored the contributions of World War II service members and spotlighted local veteran Jake “Papa Jake” Larson, who recounted his wartime service and received a formal recognition from Supervisor Chanel Scales Preston.
Supervisor Chanel Scales Preston noted Larson’s long ties to Martinez and Contra Costa County and summarized his wartime record, saying Larson served with the 130th Infantry Regiment and landed on Omaha Beach…
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