John Ross Matheson, the man Prime Minister Lester Pearson said was most responsible for Canada’s flag, has died at the age of 96.
It is impressive that a man who, half a century ago, played such a prominent role in the creation of Canada’s most successful symbol was still with us until yesterday. I will leave it to the major news organizations to tell his story, but note that I knew him. I met and chatted with him on two occasions: once at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, where he and I were both involved in a exhibition; and once at his home.
If there is anyone for whom it is appropriate to fly our flag at half mast, it is John Matheson. This blog does so in his honour.
John Ross Matheson
John Ross Matheson, the man Prime Minister Lester Pearson said was most responsible for Canada’s flag, has died at the age of 96.
It is impressive that a man who, half a century ago, played such a prominent role in the creation of Canada’s most successful symbol was still with us until yesterday. I will leave it to the major news organizations to tell his story, but note that I knew him. I met and chatted with him on two occasions: once at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, where he and I were both involved in a exhibition; and once at his home.
If there is anyone for whom it is appropriate to fly our flag at half mast, it is John Matheson. This blog does so in his honour.