Arms of Paul Gordon Blair
Blazon
Sable a saltire between four crocuses Or;
Symbolism
For Mr. Blair, black represents humility and service. The gold crocuses allude to his patron saint, St. Chrysanthus, whose name means “golden flower” and to the floral emblem of Manitoba, his home province. Finally, the saltire refers to the Christian faith and to Scotland, the country of Mr. Blair’s ancestors.
Motto of Paul Gordon Blair
Blazon
RESURGAM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “I will rise again.” It refers both to the Christian doctrine regarding the resurrection of the dead and to advice that Mr. Blair’s father gave to him during a difficult time.