Stone chose to forego treatment and his friends rallied around him during his last few weeks of life.

In addition, the school rallies around its popular football program in the fall - and to a lesser degree, men's basketball during the winter months.

They also built blockhouses, where neighbors would rally during conflicts.

The international community rallied to Haiti's defense during the 1991-94 period of illegal military rule.

The band also plays various popular music to rally the crowd during the games.

But the market rallies at some point during almost every other season, too.

Rose had been trying to rally the troops under his command during the Jonesboro action.

He becomes acting captain when Smith is killed rallying his men during the firefight.

One bond trader said that prices rallied more than once during the day on reports of building evacuations across the city.

Grace rallied somewhat during the next three seasons, despite continuing problems at Gloucestershire.