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Stratford, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 287
Arms of George David ParsonBlazonPer pale Gules and Argent three Canterbury crosses counterchanged; SymbolismRed and white are the colours of Canada. The three crosses refer to the Holy Trinity, to the three sons of Mr. Parson's father, John, David and Mark, and to Mr. Parson's three children, Christopher, Sara and Katherine. The Canterbury cross is associated with Anglicanism, and therefore refers to Mr. Parson's identity as an Anglican Christian and his editorship of the Huron Church News. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules, a swan naiant Argent charged with a Canterbury cross Gules; SymbolismThe maple leaves symbolize Mr. Parson's Canadian heritage, the swan, his residence in and contributions to Stratford, Ontario, and the cross links the crest to the arms design. Swans are a feature of the Avon River in Stratford, and three appear on the coat of arms of Stratford. |
MottoBlazonGROW IN GRACE; SymbolismGROW IN GRACE is a phrase used by the Bishop of Chicago at Mr. Parson's confirmation service. |
Flag of George David ParsonBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of George David Parson and Arthur Potts, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |