Arms of James Harry MacKendrick
Arms of James Harry MacKendrick
Blazon
Per pale Gules and Vert an officer’s sword Argent enfiling a coronet Or masoned Sable the rim set with snowflakes, in chief a mountain avens flower and a trillium flower both Argent seeded Or;
Symbolism
The red and green are chosen as links to the military career of Mr. MacKendrick, the red being associated with the Army and green being linked to The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. The colours are also found in the arms of the Northwest Territories. The officer’s sword represents this military family; three generations of MacKendricks have served in The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, his father Col. Harry Mackendrick, O.B.E., E.D., C.D., having been both a wartime commanding officer and later Honorary Colonel of the regiment. Mr. MacKendrick continued his service in World War II into the Canadian Army (Regular), retiring with the rank of Major. For many years he served with the Government of Northwest Territories in various positions, including the initial Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms for the Legislative Assembly. The snowflakes in the coronet commemorate his involvement with the Dene of the Mackenzie Valley. Its base is patterned after the snow blocks of an igloo, representing his work on the Arctic Coast with the Inuit. The mountain avens represents the Northwest Territories and the trillium his birth province of Ontario.
Crest of James Harry MacKendrick
Blazon
Issuant from a wreath of oak leaves Vert a dexter arm embowed proper holding a canoe paddle Or;
Symbolism
The canoe paddle alludes to the great success that family members over five generations have had in the sport of canoeing, beginning with the international success of the three sons of Mr. MacKendrick’s great-grandfather, which encouraged them to higher education and career goals. The green oak leaves portray a symbolic champion’s wreath and carry a colour of the shield into the crest.
Motto of James Harry MacKendrick
Blazon
MAIR GU FEARAILL;
Symbolism
This Gaelic phrase means “Live your life bravely.”
