The list of torchbearers taking part in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay has officially been unveiled. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development announced the names during a press conference Wednesday at the Indiana Statehouse.
Locally, 17 residents have been chosen to carry the torch when it passes through Marshall County on October 4. Another torchbearer was selected posthumously.
Wednesday’s press conference was also the unveiling of the torchbearers’ official uniforms. They’re sponsored by Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance and include a t-shirt, lightweight jacket, and specially-designed cap.
A total of about 2,200 Hoosiers will be taking part in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay in September and October. Lt. Gov. Holcomb said the torchbearers embody Indiana’s traditions of service, civic pride, community involvement, and volunteerism.
Marshall County Torchbearers
- Don Bunge
- Stephen Cox
- Judith Diltz
- Jason Faulstich
- Garrett Garver
- Jan Houin
- Jeff Kenney
- Emily Kinney
- Kent Koontz
- Josh Krsek
- Ronald Liechty (posthumous selection)
- Dana Neer
- Mattie Reese
- George Schricker
- Allen Shockney
- Ben Snyder
- Dorathy Mae Taiclet
- Hudson Thornton
