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West Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Christopher Michael Paul Howard, Reid Alexander Paul Howard and Henrik Christopher Howard
December 20, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 222
Arms of Darlene Sandra HowardBlazonAzure on a pile reversed embowed between two lyres Argent, three pallets Gules; SymbolismThe lyres are a symbol of music, referring to Ms. Howard as a pianist and a patron of the arts. They also convey the idea of harmony, an important concept related to her career and volunteer work as a facilitator, a team leader, a music director, and an organizer. The two ascending and converging lines symbolize upward striving, leadership and teamwork, essential aspects of her work in the community and of her career in management training. The division of the shield and the vertical pattern allude to stage curtains and thus to her patronage of theatrical activities in the Vancouver area. Her love of the performing arts is also reflected in the juxtaposition of white and red, the emblematic colours of Bard on the Beach, a not-for-profit professional Shakespeare festival she supports. White and red also refer to Canada, and blue is Ms. Howard’s favourite colour. |
CrestBlazonA bald eagle Azure its head Argent beaked and membered Or wings displayed each charged with a cross-crosslet fitché Argent, and holding in its dexter claw a laurel wreath Or; SymbolismThe bald eagle is a special bird for Ms. Howard, both as a traditional symbol of devotion, enlightenment and leadership – all important values to her – and as a private symbol referring to her children. The cross-crosslets allude to her Christian faith and to her involvement in her church and diocese. They are also a symbol often found in the arms of people with the surname Howard. The laurel wreath is a symbol of achievement. It is also found in the arms of Collingwood School, with which Ms. Howard has had a long association as a benefactor, board member and volunteer. |
MottoBlazonBY HEAD • BY HEART • BY HANDS; SymbolismThese short phrases reflect Ms. Howard’s belief in the importance of taking action based on principle and conviction. |
Flag of Darlene Sandra HowardBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Darlene Sandra HowardBlazonA theatrical curtain Azure fringed Argent and charged with a bald eagle’s head erased proper beaked Or; SymbolismThe blue curtain and the eagle’s head repeat the symbolism of the shield and crest respectively. |
Arms of Christopher Michael Paul Howard, child of Darlene Sandra HowardBlazonThe Arms of Darlene Sandra Howard debruised of a three-point label Or during his mother's lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Arms of Reid Alexander Paul Howard, child of Darlene Sandra HowardBlazonThe Arms of Darlene Sandra Howard within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Arms of Henrik Christopher Howard, grandchild of Darlene Sandra HowardBlazonThe Arms of Darlene Sandra Howard debruised of a five-point label Or during his grandmother's lifetime; 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 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Watt, Rideau Herald Emeritus, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |