Lorenzo Santamaria, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, has lived his life serving his community and fellow veterans. As commander of the Edward A. Norton VFW Post #7666 since 1979, he has been at the heart of organizing Memorial Day parades and ceremonies for veterans. Beyond his leadership, he provides thousands of meals through Meals on Wheels and community events like the Guilford Veterans Day Lasagna Dinner. He was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame in 2024 for his community work and generosity.