Doughboy Statue

They began showing up at about 4:45 on Sunday afternoon. Primarily middle-aged and senior citizens carrying signs like ‘Back our Blue’ and proudly sporting American flags gathered at the iconic Doughboy Statue in front of the Missoula County Courthouse.

On a beautiful sunny Saturday, July 25, Black Lives Matter supporters, and those who represented veterans groups, churches and conservative organizations gathered in many areas of downtown Missoula to express their views.

Greg Gianforte will face off against Mike Cooney for governor in the November general election.

The iconic World War One Doughboy statue, ‘Over the Top’ was recently vandalized by someone with a can of blue spray paint.

On a cold Monday, November 11, a few dozen veterans, community officials and military historians met at the Doughboy Statue in downtown Missoula to commemorate an operation in which American troops were sent to fight in Russia following the end of World War I.

No, the Missoula County Courthouse’ World War I Doughboy statue is NOT being removed, it’s just getting a long overdue facelift.

Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day, and there will be several events in Missoula to honor those who have served our country and are still in active service.