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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Cole Boston Reamey, Adrian Danielle Reamey and McIntyre Ian Reamey
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 43
Arms of Gary Dale ReameyBlazonPer fess ogivy Argent and Gules, in chief three fleurs-de-lis in base a martlet counterchanged; SymbolismRed is the colour of Mr. Reamey’s university, Wabash College, with which he remains active. The gothic arches allude to the west façade of Rheims Cathedral in France, from which the name Reamey is likely derived. The fleurs-de-lis refer to his French ancestry, and the martlet resembles the swallow-tailed flycatcher, the state bird of Oklahoma, where Mr. Reamey grew up. |
CrestBlazonA redbud tree proper flowered Gules between two beehives Argent; SymbolismThe redbud tree is the state tree of Oklahoma and thus furthers the imagery of Mr. Reamey’s home state; furthermore, its Latin name, Cercis canadensis, connects it to his adoptive home of Canada. The beehive, a symbol of industry and careful stewardship, refers to Mr. Reamey’s career in investing and wealth management. |
MottoBlazonTRUTH AND HONOR; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Gary Dale ReameyBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge all separated by two bends Argent fimbriated Gules inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Gary Dale ReameyBlazonOn a gothic portal Gules a beehive Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Cole Boston Reamey, son of Gary Dale ReameyBlazonThe Arms of Gary Dale Reamey debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismCole Boston Reamey, the eldest and heir to the arms, bears the shield with a temporary mark, a yellow “label”, which he will remove when he inherits the arms. |
Differenced Arms for Adrian Danielle Reamey, daughter of Gary Dale ReameyBlazonThe Arms of Gary Dale Reamey with an escallop Gules in place of the centre fleur-de-lis; SymbolismThe scallop shell is the symbol associated with St. James (Iago in Spanish) the Greater, and is found in the arms of the city of Santiago, Chile, her birthplace. |
Differenced Arms for McIntyre Ian Reamey, son of Gary Dale ReameyBlazonThe Arms of Gary Dale Reamey with an eagle's head Gules in place of the centre fleur-de-lis; SymbolismThe eagle’s head is a reference to his forename, as eagles are found in Scottish arms of McIntyres. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |