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London, Ontario
Grant of Arms
January 11, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 2
Arms of Walter Peter Holmes HardingBlazonPer bend rayonné Gules goutty d'eau and Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonA 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; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonIGNIS VERENDUS NON TIMENDUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Fire is to be respected, not to be feared”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2265 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual |