Arms of Robert Patrick Ryan
Arms of Robert Patrick Ryan
Blazon
Gules a beaver couchant on a mount issuant from the base and holding in its mouth a branch, in chief two boars’ heads couped respectant Argent;
Symbolism
Red and white are the national colours of Canada and express Mr. Ryan’s love for his country. The beaver is a symbol of the Royal Canadian Regiment, in which Mr. Ryan is a serving member. It is used as the regiment’s collar badge and as a silver testimonial gift presented to officers on their retirement. The boar’s head is taken from the collar badge of The Lorne Scots, a regiment with which Mr. Ryan has served, and represents the crest of the Duke of Argyll.
Crest of Robert Patrick Ryan
Blazon
Upon a rim Gules set with maple leaves, a griffin sejant Argent winged Gules grasping in its dexter paw a grenade Sable enflamed Gules;
Symbolism
The griffin has been used in the crest of other Ryans. Here, it is holding a grenade, the badge of Mr. Ryan’s first regiment, the Princess Louise Fusiliers. The maple leaves on the rim allude to the Command Commendation.
Motto of Robert Patrick Ryan
Blazon
ENDURE;
Symbolism
This word marks the fact that Mr. Ryan has undergone multiple surgeries and hospital stays following significant injuries sustained on duty in 2006, yet has returned to full duty as an infantry officer and has been deployed to Afghanistan.
