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Georgetown, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Emily Francis Park and Robert Jeffrey Gary Park
July 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 252
Arms of Robert William Arthur ParkBlazonPer pale Vert and Or a caltrop counterchanged; SymbolismFound in the arms of Ontario and Sudbury, the green and gold allude to Mr. Park’s province of residence and the city where he attended university. The colours are also those of a computer circuit board, indicating his interest in information technology. Green also suggests a park, a pun on his surname. Gold appears in the arms of Hamilton, where Mr. Park was born. The caltrop, a defensive weapon, represents Mr. Park’s defence of his faith, his friends and his family. With its three lower points coming together into a single upper point, it is also for Mr. Park a Trinitarian symbol, representing his ministry as an Anglican priest. |
CrestBlazonA crow close proper gorged with a ribbon Vert suspended therefrom a cross Or; SymbolismThe colour of the crow represents the black vestments worn by Canon Park in the exercise of his priestly duties. The cross represents his Christian faith and vocation. |
MottoBlazonTRUTH AND LAUGHTER; SymbolismNot Applicable |
Differenced Arms for Emily Francis Park, daughter of Robert William Arthur ParkBlazonThe Arms of Robert William Arthur Park debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Robert Jeffrey Gary Park, son of Robert William Arthur ParkBlazonThe Arms of Robert William Arthur Park within a bordure counterchanged; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 655 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert William Arthur Park, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLara Claire Berry CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |