Canadian Immigrant Jumped Using Road Flares

It could have been flares, and he could have brought them to use to signal an accomplice. But the challenge is, he didn't know exactly where he was going to be jumping. And flares are only really good for short distance communication with someone. In terms of american thanksgiving, yes, that shows he had knowledge of American customs. He likely lived in America and took advantage of the four day week end whether or not he was a canadian national.