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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 224
Arms of Charles Aaron RogersBlazonArgent on a chevron Azure between three stags trippant Purpure, two sprigs of oak fructed Or; SymbolismThe white shield with three stags is commonly used among Rogers coats of arms originating in Cornwall, England. Blue and purple are the corporate colours of Mr. Rogers’ companies. The oak leaves and acorns refer to the oak trees in the arms of Prince Edward Island, where Mr. Rogers’ family has lived since the early 19th century. |
CrestBlazonA demi-wildcat guardant Azure issuant from a round tulou Argent its roofing Or; SymbolismThe wildcat is based on that in the crest of the chief of the Clan McIntosh, and thus refers to Mr. Rogers’ mother’s family heritage. The tulou, a traditional residential structure used by the Hakka people in China, refers to the Hakka background of Mr. Rogers’ spouse, Mark Wong. Designed to house many families, it symbolizes protection and co-operation. |
MottoBlazonMEMENTO MORI; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Remember that you will die.” From antiquity it has served as a reminder of the transience of life and the corresponding need to lead a fulfilling and constructive existence. |
Flag of Charles Aaron RogersBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Charles Aaron RogersBlazonAn oak sapling proper enfiling an ancient coronet Or all environed by a pair of stag antlers Azure; SymbolismThe antlers allude to the stags of the Arms. The oak sapling refers to the three saplings on the arms of Prince Edward Island. The open crown makes a link to Prince County, where the Rogers family lived. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |