When Vincent Lorenzo of Barnegat Township first went trick or treating, he didn’t pick one of the more popular costumes on the market. Rather, he was proud to wear military fatigues. It was a tribute to his grandfather, the late James Beninato, who was awarded three Purple Hearts during his four-year tour of Vietnam.
“Unfortunately, I never got to meet him because he passed away before I was born,” said Vincent, 13. “But he is one of the reasons I have a strong appreciation for our military.”
His mother, Marissa Lorenzo, said her son’s keen interest in veterans came about when he was 4.
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