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Guangzhou, China
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 433
Arms of Gary William MacPhieBlazonPer fess Azure and Or, in chief a maple leaf between two torches enflamed Or, in base a lymphad oars in action Sable its sail Argent flagged Azure; SymbolismThe arms evoke the ancient arms of Macfie with two divisions and a black galley. The maple leaf recognizes that Mr. MacPhie carries his Canadian pride while outside the country. One torch appears for his profession as an educator, and the other for the Olympic torch that he carried in 1988 during the torch relay. As well, they represent his two children. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Sable holding a set of bagpipes Or; SymbolismThe demi-lion follows the ancient Macfie crest, but is differenced here by the bagpipes. The bagpipes represent the musical interests of Mr. MacPhie and specifically that he played in the RCMP pipe band in Ottawa. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3681 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |