Blacksmithing was not only an art tradition but played an essential role to the livelihood of Guams farming community in preWorld War 11 and post era. People needed tools to aid them during work. Despite this timeconsuming work and its diminishing economic incentive today. Jack continues to handforge tools as a heritage bloodline. Jack worked as a welder before World War II and as a U.S. immigration officer after the war. Clearly seeing the value of his blacksmithing tradition to the future of his community and his culture. he once again took up blacksmithing and in 1985. he taught three apprentices. all members of the Guam Fire Department. He has demonstrated his craft at festivals. at schools. and at other public events.
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