A Plymouth woman who survived a combine accident last September was recognized for her tenacity and unwavering faith during Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting.
Laurie Hayn stated that she thought that she was just visiting the Marshall County Building to show her aunt where she used to work in the Recorder’s Office. However, she was surprised by the Commissioners and State Representative Jack Jordan who presented a resolution that was created to honor her.
Jordan shared, “Be it hereby known and proclaimed that Laurie Hayn be recognized for her bravery, courage, and faith in the midst of tragedy, whereas Laurie Hayn was tragically injured in a farm accident on September 18th, 2018, whereas emergency responders and health care providers assisted Laurie in her survival and recovery,”
He continued, “whereas Laurie’s faith in God throughout this trial is an inspiration for us all in Marshall County, whereas Laurie has been an important advocate for farm safety, therefore be it resolved by the Indiana House of Representatives and the Marshall County Commissioners that Laurie Hayn is a model citizen and through her faith in Christ, sets a Godly example for us all.”
First responders who responded to last year’s accident were also in attendance. They commented on how calm, composed, and aware Hayn was following the incident and mentioned how inspirational her story was.
Culver-Union Township Firefighter Denny Morrison was one of the first to arrive on the scene and Tiffanie Townsend, Josh Gaines and Director Kathy Hart from the Culver-Union Township EMS Department provided Hayn with medical assistance before she was airlifted for further care.
As a result of the accident, Laurie lost her left arm and leg and has since received prosthetic limbs. She expressed her gratitude to everyone in the community who has helped her throughout her recovery process.
In a heartfelt tone she shared, “Every time I give my testimony, I tell them the community, the county, everybody has just been so encouraging to me which keeps me going. When I get so many people saying ‘You’re amazing’ I’m like no, God’s amazing, but the community IS amazing, let me tell you. This whole County has been awesome to me.”
She extended her appreciation to the people in attendance, “I can’t thank you all enough for coming here today and spending your time for this. I just, I really appreciate it, it means a lot to me, it’s really sweet.”
Laurie continues to share her story of survival throughout the area to promote safe farming practices and to highlight the power of belief.
