Large Canadian flag at half mast in honour of John Ross Matheson the father of the Canadian flag.
John Ross Matheson, OC CD QC FRHSC (November 14, 1917 – December 27, 2013) was a Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician who helped develop both the maple leaf flag and the Order of Canada.
Video provided by Dale Elliott and used with permission.
A National Flag for Canada was discussed in detail dating back to 1895/96 by heraldry enthusiast Edward M. Chadwick and others. It was suggested again
Street in Front of Counties Courthouse Now named “John Ross Matheson Way” At a ceremony in front of the Brockville Courthouse, a street was named
John Ross Matheson, Endorsed Brockville as Birthplace of The Canadian Flag “The idea of Brockville, being the basis of the whole thing, is, is, so