John Shields celebrates 75th birthday with a beach day

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John Shields from Mutual 5 celebrated his 75th birthday with his wife, Debbie, and family and friends at the river jetty in Seal Beach on Oct. 3.

Nick’s breakfast burritos were brought by the O’Tooles, along with a birthday cake to enjoy on the beach.

Laurie O’Toole made sure to take pictures to preserve the memories from the special day.

John’s friends Jim and Jayne Beam came to the small celebration as a surprise to surf with John.

The waves that day were great, and the surfers all shouted “happy birthday” to John while he was out in the water. One time, as he surfed by, one young man yelled out, “You’re 75?”

It was a very fun and special day, as John grew up at the beach and has been surfing there for about 60 years.

Photos by Laurie O’Toole