Newest Class Enters Military Hall of Fame

(Image of 2016 honorees and family members courtesy of the Indiana Military Hall of Fame.)

The 2016 class has been inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame. At a ceremony last week in Indianapolis, twelve were honored for their service to country and community. The hall was launched in 2013 and in September, officials broke ground on a permanent facility that is slated to open in Lawrence in the spring.

In 2014, the first class of 16 vets was enshrined. The organization is a nonprofit and has inducted a total of 46 vets from throughout the state in three years.

This year’s class includes:

• James M. Brown of Indianapolis
• James Chancellor of Lowell
• Harvey W. Cook (deceased) of Indianapolis
• George N. Craig (deceased) of Brazil
• Robert J. Dorshak (deceased) of Michigan City              
• H. Troy Hanna (deceased) of Noblesville       
• William A. Hoos, Jr. (deceased) of East Chicago
• Daniel Oates of Newburgh
• Edward Placencia of Garrett
• Michael E. Randall, Sr. (deceased) of Noblesville
• Thomas J. Scecina (deceased) of Linton
• Charles R. Williams (deceased) of Indianapolis              

The organization was started by a group of government, business and retired military representatives. It says only a handful of other states have organizations like it. You can connect to more by clicking here.