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Egan: Born Feb. 11, 1921 worlds apart, WW2 vets live to see 100 It has been an epic ride through life for John Fripp and Jack Nakamoto, and Thursday is their big day. Author of the article: Kelly Egan Publishing date: Feb 11, 2021 • February 11, 2021 • 3 minute read • A file photo of Jack Nakamoto, who had to cross much of the country before he could find a recruiting centre that would accept his application to join the Canadian military in the Second World War. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia files Article content They were both born Feb. 11, one named John, one named Jack, in Ottawa and Vancouver, and went on to lead very different versions of the Canadian experience. ....