Arms of Aubrey William Trask
Arms of Aubrey William Trask
Blazon
Rustré Gules and Argent an octopus Or;
Symbolism
Red and white are the colours of Canada. For Mr. Trask, red also stands for passion and white for purity, strength, and clarity. The pattern of alternating colours symbolizes electronic circuits both with and without current flow, being an allusion to Mr. Trask’s career in the field of computer technology. The octopus represents flexibility.
Crest of Aubrey William Trask
Blazon
An octopus’ arm Or grasping a sword proper and issuant from a circlet of mullets Gules;
Symbolism
The octopus’ arm represents flexibility, and the sword, strength of conviction. The stars symbolize Mr. Trask’s American heritage as well as alluding to the Motto.
Motto of Aubrey William Trask
Blazon
ASTRA INCLINANT SED NON OBLIGANT;
Symbolism
This Latin sentence, meaning “The stars incline us, but do not bind us,” refers to the strength of free will.
