Arms of Donald Gordon Padmore
Arms of Donald Gordon Padmore
Blazon
Argent three bars wavy Azure overall three Roman bridges Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The bridges over the water likely allude to the occupation of Mr. Padmore’s father, who was a civil engineer specializing in water and sewage systems.
Crest of Donald Gordon Padmore
Blazon
A quill Argent its shaft Or and a naval officer’s sword Argent hilted Or in saltire and enfiling a circlet Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The naval officer’s sword represents Mr. Padmore’s career in the Royal Canadian Navy. The quill possibly alludes to the teaching career of his brother, who is also entitled to bear the arms. The ring might refer to the engineer's ring and thus to their father’s profession.
Motto of Donald Gordon Padmore
Blazon
VIAM FACIAM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “I will make a path.”
