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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 84
Arms of Gary Robert HayesBlazonChequy Argent and Azure a cross Gules between in the 1st and 4th quarters a Bengal tiger’s face and in the 2nd and 3rd quarters a lion’s face Or; SymbolismThe chequered pattern of white and blue alludes to Madras, where this clothing pattern is produced and where the British and Armenian communities were first established in India. The red cross alludes to the flag of England, and completes the set of red, white and blue colouring portraying Mr. Hayes’s British heritage. The tiger heads represent India, the birthplace of his parents and their residence before partition in 1947, as well as the birthplace of many of his ancestors traced to the 18th century. The lion’s head symbolizes the long tradition of service to the Crown. The lion head is also a traditional Armenian national symbol and represents the heritage of his mother. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and roses Or, a snowy owl affronty close proper; SymbolismThe snowy owl alludes to the province of Quebec and the rose to Montreal, his birthplace, and to Saint-Lambert, the birthplace of Carole Beaudin, his wife. The maple leaves represent their service in the armed forces of Canada. |
MottoBlazonFAITH • UNITY • DISCIPLINE; SymbolismFAITH is for Mr. Hayes’s religion, UNITY is included for his diverse background, and DISCIPLINE for his military service. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |