Day of remembrance, patriotism in Havre

Fifty-two American flags waved in the breeze outside the Hill County Courthouse on Wednesday in honor of the many Americans who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Through those flags walked retired Havre Elementary school teacher Anita Powers, one of 12 people recognizing by the American Legion for having family members in the armed services.

They were part of the first observance of Patriots Day, for which the flags will be flown every Sept. 11. The American Legion celebration included a 21-gun salute and a flyover by two Montana Air National Guard F-16s. It was one of several held Wednesday...