Havre shows support for its soldiers

More than 100 people gathered in Havre for a rally this morning to show support for U.S. troops in Iraq.

The mostly adult group, which included several veterans in uniform, formed a circle in the chilly breeze about 7 a.m. as Havre Mayor Bob Rice called the names of 23 area soldiers. For every soldier, a family member stepped forward to receive a cardboard sign with the soldier's name and rank. For soldiers who did not have a family member there, a community member stepped forward for them. Soon signs lined the circle.

Rice then asked for the names of any soldiers who had not been acknowledged...