Arms of Walter Peter Holmes Harding
Arms of Walter Peter Holmes Harding
Blazon
Per bend rayonné Gules goutty d'eau and Or;
Symbolism
The flames and drops of water are a reference to Mr. Harding’s career as a firefighter and Deputy Fire Chief for the City of London, Ontario.
Crest of Walter Peter Holmes Harding
Blazon
A demi lion crowned with a St. John coronet Or capped Gules gorged of a collar also Gules dependant therefrom a trefoil Vert and holding in the dexter paw a flame proper;
Symbolism
The lion is taken from arms borne by Irish armigers named Holmes. The shamrock honours Mr. Harding’s Irish heritage. The flames emanating from the lion’s paw refer to Mr. Harding’s firefighting career. The coronet of Maltese crosses pays tribute to Mr. Harding’s work with the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and the St. John Ambulance.
Motto of Walter Peter Holmes Harding
Blazon
IGNIS VERENDUS NON TIMENDUS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Fire is to be respected, not to be feared”.
