Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Alan McPherson will join CHCH broadcasters, the city’s longest serving mayor, and a well-known comedian as they are inducted into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction on Nov. 3.
McPherson left his Scottish parishes to minister at Central, Hamilton, Ont., for 25 years, from 1980 until he retired in 2005. While there he served for 10 years as chaplain to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, a reserve infantry unit based in Hamilton. In 1995 he was elected moderator of the 121st General Assembly, and was awarded an honourary Doctorate of Divinity from Knox College, Toronto, the same year. He volunteered on various committees within the church, as well as community groups.
The gallery aims to honour citizens of Hamilton who have made significant contributions to the community.
Steve Smith, the comedian known for his character Red Green, broadcasters Dan Mclean and Connie Smith, former mayor Robert Morrow and businessman Mark Chamberlain will join McPherson as this year’s inductees, bringing the total number of distinguished Hamiltonians to 152. — C. Purvis
