Ocean City's Dan Miller Carries Torch to Open Special Olympics

Storms postponed the opening ceremonies of the Summer Games of Special Olympics New Jersey, which were scheduled for June 7 at The College of New Jersey's Lions Stadium.

But the torch-bearer — Ocean City's Dan Miller — was able to perform his ceremonial honor the next night at a Trenton Thunder game attended by Special Olympics athletes.

Miller jogged around the perimeter of the outfield and ignited the Special Olympics cauldron in a special ceremony at the game. See video of the event above.

Miller was among a team of 24 Ocean City Stingrays swimmers who competed in the Summer Games on June 8 and 9, along with more than 2,500 other athletes competing in seven sports.

Miller was inducted into the Special Olympics New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2012 for his overall achievement in sports. Miller has been competing with SONJ for more than 31 years, during which time he has become widely known, not just for his athletic accomplishments but also for his character.