Colin Alistair Mecum Fleming

Per chevron Gules and Azure, in chief two lilies Argent and in base a white-tailed tropicbird (Phaeton lepturus) volant proper;

Red is a favourite colour of Mr. Fleming’s, and blue represents the waters around his birthplace of Bermuda. Blue and red are also the colours of the Bermuda Regiment, in which Mr. Fleming performed his military service. The longtail tropic bird is associated with Bermuda, and the flowers have several meanings. First, they can represent Bermuda Easter lilies. Second, they can represent garden lilies, a symbol of Quebec, from where Mr. Fleming’s parents originated. Finally, as a traditional symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the lily makes a reference to Mr. Fleming’s Christian faith.

A standard, the Arms in hoist the fly Or charged with the Crest between three representations of the Badge, one to the dexter, two to the sinister, all separated by three bends Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

On a Bermudiana flower (Sisyrinchium bermudianum) Azure a bezant charged with a triquetra Gules;

The Bermudiana flower is taken from the crest, and the gold disc resembles a coin and thus refers to Mr. Fleming’s profession as a Chartered Accountant. The triquetra is an ancient symbol of the Holy Trinity and thus makes a reference to Mr. Fleming’s faith as well as to Ontario, his home for many years.