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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms
January 6, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 259
Arms of John David HongistoBlazonArgent a chevron Azure between in chief two Loyalist civil coronets and in base a pine tree eradicated Vert; SymbolismThe white and blue colours are those of the Finnish flag, and thus refer to Mr. Hongisto's paternal ancestry. The chevron is a device found on arms used in the Belyea family, and thus refers to Mr. Hongisto's maternal line. The Loyalist coronets refer to Henry and John Belyea, ancestors of Mr. Hongisto's mother, who came from New York and settled in New Brunswick following the American Revolution. The pine tree refers to the name Hongisto, which means pine in Finnish. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a Loyalist civil coronet Or, a pine tree Vert; SymbolismThe crest combines the two charges from the arms. |
MottoBlazonQUOTIDIE DISCO; SymbolismA Latin phrase meaning "Every day I learn." |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3981 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of John David Hongisto, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeIndividual |