Major General Sir Isaac Brock

One of the most recognizable names in Canadian History is Major General Sir Isaac Brock. He is known as "The Saviour of Upper Canada" for his defense preparations prior to war in 1812, his close alliance with Tecumseh, his infamous bluff on the garrison at Detroit, and his courageous charge at Queenston Heights which led to his death, but an eventual British victory. The attitude of the General himself, who was known to 'lead from the front', and who hoped to inspire the people of Canada to fight by his own example. Unfortunately for Brock, unifying the settlers of Upper Canada required his death, which angered many into taking up arms against the Americans. During his funeral, the Americans fired a salute to Brock from Fort Niagara and reportedly flew their flag at half-mast.
Brock's legacy continues with a major Canadian University that bears his name, and his stone monument, erected near his place of death at Queenston Heights, is the largest of its kind, taller than Nelson's column in London by several meters.